SPEARFISHING WETSUIT MARES POLYGON 80

MARES POLYGON 80 

SPEARFISHING WETSUIT

In the 2021 catalog, Mares introduces, in addition to the EOS BEAM torch we already wrote about, the POLYGON wetsuit specifically designed for spearfishing.

This wetsuit is available in 3, 5 and 8mm versions and we have tested the thickest version for you, the POLYGON 80. Unlike the other two versions, this two-piece wetsuit (pants + jacket) is characterized by differentiated thickness neoprene. Whole pants, forearms and hood are in 6.5mm while everything else is in 8mm. It is made of open cell SHEICO neoprene (internally), lined in camouflaged lycra  outside, with a high resistance to compression.

The outer lining is in fact the fulcrum of this new product as it was made according to the results of recent studies on the sight of fish that show that the latter can perceive UV rays and contrasting colors. UV rays are reflected by all colors more or less but indigo is the one that reflects them the least in the chromatic scale, so it was used as base color for the polygon camouflage. To reduce the contrasts between colors, this polygonal-based pattern has been studied, hence the name of the suit, which breaks down the overall color making our figure less easily perceptible to the fish.

The wetsuit also has 2 other features that deserve a special mention and are the new design of the neck-chin portion which with an improved profile allows a better adherence and fit for the benefit of the comfort and the design of the upper part of the pants.

The latter have a very high waist in the front, so as to reach the chest, but in the back they have a lower profile in order to optimize thermal protection in the most important and strategic points. The upper end part is therefore made with 3 different materials and the last 10cm approximately are in sandwich neoprene, smooth externally and open cell internally to ensure greater sealing against water infiltrations.

The overall cut is very comfortable and the fit is excellent.