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October 24, 2023 2 min read

The new Zhik Power Pads now made with carbon fibre have arrived at Sailing Chandlery. Watch our quick video review.

High stretch 3D knitted compression sleeve aids in muscle recovery and blood flow when hiking hard 


Ultra light carbon fibre hiking pads (using Carbitex technology) are asymmetrically flexible. Pads tightly conform to the leg and provide complete rigidity against the loads of hiking


Low profile seamless sleeve design 

ZHIK POWERPADS - LIGHTWEIGHT CARBON FIBRE HIKING PAD

Zhik PowerPads are back with a new design and with carbon fibre pads making them more lightweight.

In collaboration with carbon fibre experts Carbitex, a first-of-its-kind lightweight carbon fibre hiking pad has been developed to mould to the sailors leg utilising asymmetric flex profiles. Paired with this is the new seamless 3D knitted PowerPads compression sleeve, focussing on comfort, muscle performance and breathability. The powerful combination of these two elements creates a bold new world-first medal winner.

The Carbon fibre pad offers significant weight savings over traditional hiking pads meaning quicker movements around the boat. The dynamic stiffness of the pads give the ultimate in connectivity to the boat, with the asymmetrical flexibility ensure the pads remain contoured to your legs even when hiking.

ZHIK POWERPADS KEY FEATURES

  • High stretch 3D knitted compression sleeve aids in muscle recovery and blood flow when hiking hard
  • Ultra light carbon fibre hiking pads (using Carbitex technology) are asymmetrically flexible. Pads tightly conform to the leg and provide complete rigidity against the loads of hiking
  • Low profile seamless sleeve design
  • Additional EVA pads give a customisable height allowing adjustability to the conditions
  • Air-permeable material allows the sleeve to breathe and is therefore cooler under the outer garment


 



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