Vêtements Zhik

Zhik, innovative and durable nautical equipment

The Zhik brand started after the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. The first reputation that the brand made came from its know-how in dinghy sailing. The Zhik brand then entered the yachting market for racing, sport and offshore boats. Zhik has made a place for itself in the dinghy sailing market thanks to the gaps it has filled with its innovations. Indeed, many Olympic champions today trust the brand and dress with Zhik suits, clothing or accessories distributed by Plastimo in France. allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"> Reminder, and these materials undergo strict testing so that you have peace of mind when using your Zhik sailing equipment. #888888; font-size: 10pt;">As explained previously, the brand specializes in sports equipment, but especially in dinghy sailing. The range of specialized products offered is enormous. Firstly, the technicality of the wetsuits has propelled the brand to the top: it offers fullsuits (complete) like the superwarm and skiff ranges, sleeveless wetsuits like the The wetsuits are made of elastic and durable neoprene to achieve the perfect suit for the user.

Wetsuit tops and bottoms are also offered to the brand's customers, in different product ranges: You will find the Neoprene wetsuit top for women, named  , with obviously its equivalent for men. We also find all the products from the Neoprene bottoms range: Neoprene shorts and pants which, when combined with a top, form a separate combination.

The technicality of these suits means that they have been adopted by athletes in other activities. For example, kayak enthusiasts have started to use a Zhik suit thanks to the excellent quality seams and the robustness they demonstrate despite intensive use. Kayakers also appreciate a good quality dry suit when they are in calm waters and their Kayaks are stable on the water, like the Drysuits offered by Zhik. The superwarm skiff ranges are best suited to this practice.

Zhik clothing: a complete range

Yachting clothing, a range in which we find waterproof jackets, ranging from coastal jackets to offshore jackets including jackets specially designed for kayaking. Watch jacket or softshell jacket, or even watch overalls, the Zhik brand offers all the necessary equipment. The  CST500 Aroshell Zhik Overalls is one of the most successful shift overalls.

Sailing clothing including the wetsuits mentioned above but also a range of dry suits, technical tops and bottoms, protection against the sun as well as anti-shock sailing suits in Microfleece and/or Neoprene, allowing high-speed sailing. Its pants version, the Kollition sailing pant also exists for the greatest pleasure of users.

Zhik shoes and boots also form a category of products offered by the brand. Between sea boots, low and high boots as well as sailing shoes (sailing shoes), fans of sails, kayaks or dinghies have a substantial choice. The brand also offers deck shoes, the  Fuze Zhik Deck Shoes.

Zhik equipment: for greater practicality and safety

To complete the clothing range, Zhik also offers safety equipment:

A PFD is a life jacket helping with buoyancy for greater safety on board, PFD meaning Personal Flotation Device. It is mandatory to wear a PFD vest during activities such as watchkeeping, sailing, kayaking or dinghy sailing because the risks of falls are high. A wide range has been created by the brand so that men, women and children can find the vest that suits them. In order to stay warm, it is advisable to wear it over a long-sleeved jumpsuit or a sleeved jacket Each vest from the brand is ISO certified to meet strict standards.

The ZhikGripII Laser Rappel Straps is ideal for ensuring safety and performance for sailors trapeze. In terms of nautical leisure, a trapeze is a cable descending from the mast of the dinghy and which is equipped at the bottom with a handle, a ring as well as a bungee cord to hold on. The lightweight design of the trapeze harness, practical and reliable, makes it a harness of choice for catamaran or dinghy riders. load). In fact, this will make the practice of the sport more pleasant in addition to improving the buoyancy of the boat.

For the world of water sports, gloves are essential for the practice of yachting, dinghy sailing but also SUP. Zhik gloves are grippy and can be suitable for different uses. For everyday use, lifestyle gloves or Zhik sticky gloves will be perfect. For intensive navigation, type G1 or G2 gloves will be ideal.

For lovers of touring dinghies, a wide selection of Cables and Straps is available. Durable rubber and nylon construction.

Finally, in order to transport your equipment, Zhik has created a whole range of bags. The bags are robust, durable and designed to be used in contact with water. There are backpacks, bags for waterproof equipment or even for regattas.

Zhik accessories: To complete your equipment

The brand provides a whole range of accessories to complete your sailing, kayaking, sup equipment and your clothing. It offers, among other things, face masks, personal protection made for water. Zhik masks are used to ensure your protection when you are on your boat so that you do not touch your face with your hands. Neoprene sunglasses straps are also available to provide additional protection for your glasses. The range also offers quick-dry towels, superior buoyancy key rings and neoprene phone and computer cases.

The Zhik range on Nautisports.com

Find all the equipment for Sailing, SUP, Kayak, Dinghy and Zhik accessories on the Nautisports.com website. Delivery is free for purchases over 150 euros. Free returns and exchanges. Delivery possible within 48 hours in mainland France while stock lasts.