00 BY XIIIG Dō 2MM Wetsuit Jacket

$185.00
 
A 2MM top that is glued and blind-stitched -- with a special Titanium-coated smooth skin on the inside that reflects the user’s body heat back inward. Easy entry for water-lovers. Including a zipper guard for extra punchy swell

PCU 00

Why do we call it the Dō Jacket?

Dō is a Japanese term meaning "path" or "way" -- derived from the word, Tao. The term signifies a lifelong dedication and disciplined journey of continued learning, uplift of skill and character growth via spiritual, mental or physical pursuits. Given the versatile use-cases for the Jacket itself, this monniker is apt.

 

Glued & blind stitched seams. Water & Air tight

OG Optimum Technology by Yamamoto (99% water impermeable, normally lasting 4-5 years, 2-year warranty & dries in roughly 1 hour)

66 - 72°F / 18 - 22°C

00 BY XIIIG Dō 2MM Wetsuit Jacket
$185.00

FEATURES & DETAILS

This material significantly adds to wetsuit longevity – maintaining overall shape & memory. This nylon negates the need for a fuzzy hollow-fiber lining (which inevitably absorbs water – increasing weight & evaporative heat loss).

Key point: This is the only nylon we use – aka there is no substitute or excuse for anything less

Featuring a secure velcro closure – keeping your jacket zipped in even aggressive conditions

Specifically, Yamamoto limestone rubber technology with Ti-Alpha (Titanium-Alpha): a titanium alloy between the rubber & nylon that reflects body heat back inwards -- while keeping the cold out

MADE BY XIIIG (AKA “13G”)

Never Faking The Funk

Real is real: 00 BY XIIIG Wetsuits are unquestionably the finest on the planet. Aka unapologetically best-in-class everything — with zero exceptions in quality or performance. As well as a total dedication to brand integrity by doing what is right (and true) by the customer. In other words:

  • We don’t switch-up suppliers to use lesser-than materials & then try to convince people that it’s still something top shelf (If you know, you know)
  • We don’t strive for mediocrity by laminating basic sandpaper-esque nylons that pill like crazy & absorb water like a sponge (We see you)
  • We don’t contribute to over consumption, deep discounting & ultimately excessive landfill waste by intentionally designing for obsolescence: using seam placement & construction methods that are guaranteed to fail (Big facts)

PREMIUM PRODUCT FUNDAMENTALS

Like ad meliora means onto better things

WARMER

Via Yamamoto’s OG Optimum Technology – a perfectly uniform closed-cell structure that looks like tiny hexagons and is 99% water impermeable (compared to the standard 65% via oil-derived neoprene). Unlike “factory-pricing” knock-off’s, OG Optimum Technology is also enhanced by Ti-Alpha (Titanium-Alpha): a unique titanium alloy between the rubber & nylon that reflects body heat back inwards -- better balancing the body’s thermostatic line
Person surfing on a wave wearing a black 00 by XIIIG wetsuit.

LIGHTER

Because of the water that your suit doesn’t absorb (and via the most tear-resistant, pill-proof & hydrophobic 4-way stretch nylon in the game – also excellent for kiteboard harnesses). Ask anyone that knows their wetsuits: Ultra-low water absorption makes for a quick-drying wetsuit (always preferable for the next session). Just like a tighter-fit in the dressing room most often translates to more functional suit in the water (with your suit breaking-in over time)
MORE SUSTAINABLE

MORE SUSTAINABLE

Slowing down over-consumption via a premium wetsuit that represents durable performance. Made via longer-lasting limestone-based rubber that is derived from a Japanese source of calcium carbonate with several thousand years of readily available deposits

MORE FLEXIBLE

Yamamoto's Titanium coated OG Optimum Technology rubber stretches over 355% its size – while maintaining excellent elastic memory. In other words, after the first few sessions, a 00 BY XIIIG wetsuit “breaks-in” like a baseball glove & adjusting its shape to the user's silhouette

WHY 00 BY XIIIG WETSUITS REPRESENT TIME & MONEY WELL INVESTED

From a long-term value standpoint, 00 BY XIIIG customers aren’t simply purchasing advanced materials and the world’s finest wetsuits (they are). In addition, customers also get CKTH’s commitment to world class customer experience & service that most other outfits respectfully cannot deliver on