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Review: PROJECT BLUE Billabong B9 Platinum Wetsuit

You may be asking yourself, "what business does WIRED have reviewing a wetsuit? Those guys can’t even swim!" Actually, it turns out this neoprene infused wonder is built with eco-concious geeks in mind. From reviewer Steven Leckart: The B9’s internal/external fabrics — which are constructed from 90% recycled polyester, 10% spandex and eco-friendly Japanese limestone-based […]

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You may be asking yourself, "what business does WIRED have reviewing a wetsuit? Those guys can't even swim!" Actually, it turns out this neoprene infused wonder is built with eco-concious geeks in mind. From reviewer Steven Leckart:

The B9's internal/external fabrics — which are constructed from 90%
recycled polyester, 10% spandex and eco-friendly Japanese limestone-based neoprene — didn't inhibit its effectiveness whatsoever.
Compared to a full O'Neil wetsuit of the same thickness (3/2), the B9
Platinum was just as warm, even in the wintery waters of Northern
California. Better yet, it allowed for a superior range of motion in the arms, shoulders and knees. The kneecap design is especially good:
Modeled after orthopedic braces, it not only provides added support (we sure felt it), but also aids in "proprioception" — the brain and nervous system's aptitude for sensing movement and the orientation of your joints.

You can read the rest of the PROJECT BLUE Billabong B9 Platinum Wetsuit review right here.

*Photo by Fernando Cardoso for Wired.com *