Adult thermal pants and shorts are the lower-body first layer for winter sessions: worn under a wetsuit, salopette or drysuit, they retain heat in thighs and legs and wick moisture away thanks to hydrophobic fleece fabrics such as Hydrophobic Fleece and VCold.
Technical fleece or brushed lycra construction provides lightweight, close-fitting thermal insulation without adding bulk under the wetsuit. Long leggings protect the whole leg on the coldest days, while thermal shorts are ideal for mid-season and for targeted warmth without excess.
To choose, consider temperature and use: fleece leggings for deep winter and foiling, shorts for intermediate days. Ideal on ILCA, 470, 49er and Finn. Leading brands: Zhik, Vaikobi, GUL and Musto.
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