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A great boot begins with the sole, and Henderson's Insta Dry features a low-profile sole that slips easily into the foot pockets of standard-size fins. They also boast a cushioned heel and deliver good lateral stability. Up top, the heavy-duty, non-corrosive zipper features an equally sturdy zipper lock, so it won't slide down during the dive, and inside, Insta Dry's anti-microbial interior wards off bacterial growth, keeping your footwear smelling fresh.
I despise parking tickets. Emoticons annoy me. I don't like hangovers, computers that crash while I write gear reviews, or sour cream on burritos. I have a long list of things I could do without, but sitting right near the top is that clammy feeling of peeling into a cold, wet wetsuit. Fortunately, Henderson doesn't like soggy suits either, which is why the company has created Insta Dry, a series of wetsuits that dry in minutes.
The main culprit for that damp feeling is nylon, which, along with neoprene, is a major traditional wetsuit component. Neoprene serves as an insulating material, but it's relatively static and tears easily. To compensate, manufacturers line suits with nylon (or something comparable), a more dynamic material that helps prevent tearing. But nylon is more absorbent than neoprene and takes longer to dry. Henderson's Insta Dry suits use both materials, but instead of placing nylon panels next to the neoprene, as in most suits, the patent-pending three-years-in-the-making design buries it between the inner and outer layer of rubber. The nylon doesn't get wet, so it doesn't stay wet, and the hydrophobic high-carbon neoprene on the outside of the suit sheds H2O like glaciers calving icebergs during a polar summer.
Aside from that, Henderson has created a top-notch 'fit. It kept me warm in the water and allowed for great range of motion. And, as long as I'm using the Insta Dry, I'll never have to worry about slipping into a cold, wet wetsuit again. If only Henderson could do something about those parking tickets. www.hendersonusa.com
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