{"id":9260,"date":"2024-05-16T01:14:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T23:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepaddlesportshow.com\/?p=9260"},"modified":"2024-05-16T10:06:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T08:06:11","slug":"the-product-pro-file-peak-ps-suit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepaddlesportshow.com\/de\/the-product-pro-file-peak-ps-suit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Product Pro-File: PEAK PS – PS Suit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to “The Product Pro-File” at Kayak Session! This new section is all about helping paddlers learn more about the latest products on the paddlesports market. By chatting with designers and experts within the brands, we uncover the design and function behind these products. Explore the stories, craftsmanship, and innovative features that make these products stand out. Join us as we bring you exclusive insights to help you to make the right decisions for your paddling sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We, at Kayak Session got a chat with Marketing Head at PEAK PS where we managed to learn a bit more about the new PS Suit. The latest product to be brought to Peak’s Drysuit line<\/em>.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hi Mark, welcome to the Product Pro-File. What’s your background and how do you find yourself here at PEAK PS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I\u2019m Mark Proctor, a wanna be pro cyclist but with a background in canoe slalom, paddled at an international level and coached multiple athletes to U23 World Medals. 
I moved to work with Peak PS in 2022 after wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of elite sport. I work for Peak on a full time basis hoping to add value across the company, whether that be through my marginal gains approach in kit development or my appetite for coaching and helping get Paddle Peak to be an established canoe club. We also share some of the same values when it comes to sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet. 
I was lucky enough to be sponsored by Peak when I was paddling and have always had a connection with the company. I remember my birthday trip to Hpp (Holme Pierrepont) back when I was 12 and being so excited to get some Peak shorts. It\u2019s funny how life goes around hey\u2026.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you have a certain paddler in mind when creating the PS Suit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve tried to make it a suit that ticks lots of boxes across all Paddle Sports (PS). For sure, it has features which make it look appealing for SUP paddlers as mentioned earlier, but with the One Piece having a latex neck it makes it a highly versatile suit which can work across many different activities in the paddle sport world.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The PS Suit comes in a variety of models? What are these and can they be used in multi-discipline?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PS Suit (Paddlesports Suit) comes in sizes L10. L12. L14. S. M. L. & XL. The idea of the suit came from SUP\u2019ing really, with the idea of reducing the number of extras on the front of the garment to make it easier to slip back up the board, with less chance of anything snagging and therefore helping keep the garment going for longer. Compared to our other suits it is designed with a standing position in mind.  We\u2019ve added a waist webbing belt and got rid of the waist seal, which is historically designed around spray decks, something you don\u2019t use on a SUP. That doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t use this suit in your boat though, we\u2019ve tried and tested it along with our decks on some of the best Whitewater in the UK and it stood up to the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the suit having less \u2018stuff\u2019 on it, it also means the price is less compared to our other suits, giving customers and paddlers a different avenue to go down when it comes to One Piece Suits.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Can the PS Suit be used for most paddle sports other than SUP? For instance could it be used in harsh winter conditions or competitive paddling environments. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely, we\u2019ve tried and tested the suit across many disciplines, and although the suit doesn\u2019t have a double waist seal, it still worked well when paddling on whitewater. I\u2019d suggest it wouldn\u2019t be a suit for hard whitewater winter kayaking, but given the seals the suit comes with, it wouldn\u2019t be the water inside your one piece which would be compromised, it would be water getting into the boat which could get you cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PEAK use the unique leg entry for their suits, what advantages does this style have? Have any disadvantages come from feedback on user use?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leg entry idea came from the idea of basically needing a pee whilst wearing a suit and how to make things happen a little quicker than a standard shoulder entry suit. It\u2019s not for everyone, hence why we still offer suits with both style entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it does make things easier for those days you are in a suit for hours on end, when you might need the toilet a few times or you simply want to get some breeze up and through your suit whilst chilling on the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a knack to getting the suits, but once you get it then it becomes second nature. We\u2019ve had a few customers mention this but the pros far outweigh the cons.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Leg entry zip on the PEAK PS Suit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Other than the leg entry, can we see any more unique features incorporated into the PS Suit compared to previous models?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is our first PS Suit; so, we could say this is the beginning of the learning process. However, we are over 30 years old now as a company so plenty of experience has gone into this suit. We like to mix things up and think outside the box. We\u2019d like to think this suit encompasses that. The Paddlesports industry has changed dramatically over the last few years, and we hope you can see that with this suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with reducing the amount of \u2018stuff\u2019 on the front of the garment which help make it easier to slide on your front up onto a paddle board, and help reduce the cost of the suit, it also aligns with our long-term vision of becoming more sustainable. We need to reduce our waste and you can see that in our current range.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Leg entry zip on the PEAK PS Suit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Are there any environmentally friendly materials used in the production of these suits?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We use a PFC (perfluorinated compound \u2013 think non stick) free DWR  (durable water repellent) finish on these suits (like most all our products), which reduces the impact on the environment compared to those with a PFC finish. Our neck and wrists come with Bioprene seals, which is a type of Neoprene made by using the calcium in seashells as the main ingredient instead of oil in your standard neoprene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And like mentioned above, we reduced the extras on this suit meaning you are producing less whilst still getting a dry one-piece at the end of it. This is just the start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check Out the PS Suit on PEAK’s Website Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n