We have seen the future and its a beautiful, beautiful thing. ASR 2008 will forever be known as the historic event that saw the debut of Rip Curl’s H-Bomb, the first ever wetsuit to feature an internal heating system. For a mere $1,100 or so, and a handful of batteries, this revolutionary fullsuit uses a patent-pending coil system to keep wearers as warm as they want. Shock proof? You betcha. Easy to care for? Not even close. Don’t try throwing this in the back of your truck or over the shower rod, as it comes with only a 1-year warranty–compared to the lifetime warranties Rip Curl usually provides their suits. And you should know that the heating system needs to be “unplugged”after each use to avoid a reverse charge. But being that you’re probably filthy rich if you can actually afford it, we’re sure you can train your assistant to cherish it.

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