Testers' Choice: Aqua Lung AquaFlex 7mm
Aqua Lung AquaFlex 7mm
Features: New-style cuffs at wrist and ankle; prebent anatomic legs and arms; three-way zipper seal; spine and kidney padding for comfort and insulation; abrasion-resistant knees.
Bottom Line: The new X-Tend cuffs on the AquaFlex taper to nothing. We were dubious that the best cuff could be no cuff — until we tried it. Without edge tape to interfere, the superstretchy neoprene squeezes down to an excel- lent seal that doesn’t pump water no matter how much we stretch it. We also like the zipper closure, which over- laps two thick rubbery strips onto a long smooth-skin tab for a leak-free seal. The smooth lining combines with the cuffs to make this the easiest suit to get on and off. The AquaFlex is our Testers’ Choice in its category.
Contact: aqualung.com
MSRP: $430
Features: New-style cuffs at wrist and ankle; prebent anatomic legs and arms; three-way zipper seal; spine and kidney padding for comfort and insulation; abrasion-resistant knees.
Bottom Line: The new X-Tend cuffs on the AquaFlex taper to nothing. We were dubious that the best cuff could be no cuff — until we tried it. Without edge tape to interfere, the superstretchy neoprene squeezes down to an excel- lent seal that doesn’t pump water no matter how much we stretch it. We also like the zipper closure, which over- laps two thick rubbery strips onto a long smooth-skin tab for a leak-free seal. The smooth lining combines with the cuffs to make this the easiest suit to get on and off. The AquaFlex is our Testers’ Choice in its category.
Contact: aqualung.com
MSRP: $430
