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August 09, 2022 2 min read
Zhik have been big supporters of the long john wetsuit since their humble beginnings in 2004. Also known as a skiff suit these days the long john is an excellent option for sailing.
The main advantage of using a long john wetsuit is the flexibility it brings with the other layers you can pair the wetsuit with. For example, on a hot day you could wear the long john and a rash vest. On a colder day you could wear the wetsuit, under layer, wetsuit top and spray top to keep the warmth in.
We have two variations of Zhik long john at Sailing Chandlery built for the different UK seasons, these are the Zhik Superwarm and Zhik Microfleece.
As you would imagine from the name the Zhik Superwarm is mainly for the colder months of the year where the Zhik Microfleece is a May to September wetsuit.
Both of these variations come with two options in terms of features, these are called the Zhik X and Zhik V ranges.
Zhik X wetsuits are the top of the range option and come with more features:
Zhik V wetsuits come at a lower price point but with that features from the X are removed:
Explore our Zhik wetsuits to find out more.
Have a look at our wetsuit packages which are extremely popular and include a top and long john.
Zhik wetsuit tops also come in superwarm, microfleece, x and v options.
Wearing a wetsuit top over your long john can lock in the heat giving you more comfort for a wet sail.
Explore our sailing tops today.
Our team are extremely knowledgeable and use the products you are looking to purchase. Drop us an email or call on 01268 222912 to speak to one of our experts today.
Perfect for the job!
These were recommended to put on over my Gill dry suit.
Bought a size bigger. We’re a bit tight but getting better, easy to pull on and off with the heel tab. Good soles and grip well on my board. My feet are so much warmer so I can go out most of the year.
Rope offcut easily ordered, as described, and prompt delivery. Good service all round
Delivered very promptly and well packaged, worth the shipping charge to not have to fetch it. Haven't sailed with it yet but have rigged it with the outhaul fittings and everything seems fine.
It is a good buoyancy-aid it has a nice size pocket and is really comfortable to wear. They also have fast delivery and great customer support thanks Jason.
I bought these hoping they be ok as prizes for our Topper Traveller, but was concerned they wouldn’t be robust given the price (in which case the 3 sailors in the family would get them).
I was happy when they arrived. They are more robust than I thought, and super lightweight, but with a grippy palm part. They’ll be great for use in the summer on their own (lighter than neoprene) but robust enough to protect hands, but also good enough to be used as a base layer in the winter.
Happy that we were able to use as prizes.,
It’s stretchy and can tie in knots.
Does the job
It’s blue, has an open bit at the top and holds stuff. Yet to try the dry feature.
Great service, quick turn around for the job.
nice neat job when it arrived. Would not hesitate to recommend to further members at our club. Well done 10 out of 10
I mistakenly ordered the wrong quick release pin for my Laser vang. Sailing Chandlery very kindly agreed to replace for the one I needed. Swapped out very quickly with no fuss.
Just brilliant, exactly what I needed and good quality. Fits perfectly. Fast delivery and usual great service.
Thank you, highly recommended
I use this tape to repair waterproof jackets and it is as strong and waterproof as many other alternatives and much cheaper :)
This cover fits easily over the boat with masts and boom placed on a set of spar holders. There is a neat velco opening to bring out a bowline to secure to the trolley.
A new innovation surprise is having clips on both sides of the cover. You can unclip from whichever side you are on.
Sailing Chandlery have listened to feedback from a previous purchase of the older design. Remains to be seen how it weathers, how breathable and water-proof it all is, but looking v smart from new.
Probably the most comfortable visor I’ve worn. I put it to the test in Dubai last week, it never budged, and wasn’t too tight or hot. The little clip gives added reassurance that you won’t loose it. I’m very pleased with the purchase.
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