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The Fourth Element Arctic Expedition Ladies Top is designed with the utmost performance in mind. Handwarmer pockets, and biomapped insulation with additional layers of high density fleece on the chest and sleeves. The windproof chest panel eliminates the rush of cold air when pressing the chest inflate valve. These garments are toasty!
Free Dry-Sac:
Every Fourth Element Arctic Expedition Ladies Top that is ordered with a pair of Arctic Expedition Ladies Leggings comes packaged with an Expedition Series lightweight Dry-Sac, ideal for keeping the undersuit and other items dry amongst wet dive gear. Plastic packaging is minimised in an attempt to lower environmental impact. The Dry-Sac supplied is sized according to size of Arctic Expedition suit ordered.
Retractable Thumb Loops: The Artic Expedition Top has thumb-loops to hold the sleeves in place during donning. This prevent the sleeves riding up when donning the drysuit> They retract to prevent them being caught in the wrist seals.
Zipped Hip Pocket:
A zipped hip pocket is positioned for ease of access whilst wearing a cross zip drysuit, without needing to remove the suit and is ideal for carrying a key.
Unique Fabrics: The outer fabric is protected with a ceramic print to minimise any effect of abrasion from the inside of drysuits, and waterproof fabric provides further protection to the chest and sleeves.
Fourth Element Arctic Expedition — Extreme Performance Undersuit
The Arctic Expedition brings Fourth Element's knowledge of performance fabrics and biomapped design together to create a new undersuit. Using strategically placed additional layers of high density fleece and wind and waterproof fabrics to protect critical areas of the body that experience greater exposure during the dive, the biomapping technology maximises thermal protection whilst minimising bulk, allowing greater freedom of movement and comfort throughout the dive.
Arctic Expedition is Machine Washable
Machine wash cold. Line dry. Do not use bleach. Do not iron. Do not tumble dry. Can be dry cleaned. Avoid use of fabric softeners.
Fourth Element Arctic Expedition Womens Top Features
- Front Zip for Comfort and Convenience
- Thumb Loops for Easy Donning of Dry Suit without Top Arm Ride-Up
- Zipped Hip Pockets — Provide added comfort, plus ideal for carrying a key.
- Optimised Body-Mapped Insulation
- Windproof Chest Panel to eliminate feeling a rush of cold air.
- Wind Proof Panels
- Ceramic Enhanced Durability
- Excellent Freedom of Movement
- Comfort and Practicality
- Unique Fabrics — The outer fabric is protected with a ceramic print to minimise any effect of abrasion from the inside of drysuits, and waterproof fabric provides further protection to the knees and seat.
- Machine Washable
Fourth Element Arctic Expedition Ladies Size Charts
Use the tables below as a guide to help select which size Arctic Expedition undersuit best suits your body type. If you require any further assistance/advice please don't hesitate to contact us.
* Inside Leg Measurements are taken from the crotch to the floor.
Artic Expedition Womens Sizes
Please note all womens sizes are in UK sizes. See the chart at the bottom of the page for a comparison reference.
Sizes UK | Sizes USA | Height | Chest | Waist | Hips | Inside Leg* |
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Cm | Cm | Cm | Cm | Cm | ||
6 | 4 | 160-168 | 68-76 | 51-59 | 76-84 | 71-75 |
8 | 6 | 162.5-170 | 74-82 | 57-65 | 82-90 | 73-77 |
10 | 8 | 165-173 | 80-88 | 63-71 | 88-96 | 75-79 |
12 | 10 | 167.5-175 | 86-94 | 69-77 | 94-102 | 77-81 |
14 | 12 | 170-178 | 92-100 | 75-83 | 100-108 | 79-83 |
16 | 14 | 172.5-180 | 98-106 | 81-89 | 106-114 | 81-85 |
18 | 16 | 172.5-180 | 104 -112 | 87-95 | 112-120 | 81-85 |
20 | 18 | 172.5-180 | 110-118 | 93-101 | 118-126 | 81-85 |
Comparison Chart
UK | USA | France | Germany | Italy |
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6 | 4 | 34 | 32 | 38 |
8 | 6 | 36 | 34 | 40 |
10 | 8 | 38 | 36 | 42 |
12 | 10 | 40 | 38 | 44 |
14 | 12 | 42 | 40 | 46 |
16 | 14 | 44 | 42 | 48 |
18 | 16 | 46 | 44 | 50 |
20 | 18 | 48 | 46 | 52 |
Also available in Men's sizes.
Drop Ship:
This is not a regularly stocked item in our Rye dive shop. It will be ordered for you from the manufacturer, typically resulting in a 2-3 day delay.
(07/17 LRB)