ION Fall / Winter 2026
ION debut their 2026 Fall/Winter Collection and there’s a heap of goodies in there. Here’s the overview:
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ION debut their 2026 Fall/Winter Collection and there’s a heap of goodies in there. Here’s the overview:
Winter is when we come alive. When the storms roll in, and the crowds fade out — that’s when ION gear truly performs. With this spirit, we’ve taken our Fall/Winter Collection to the next level, pushing innovation across core categories — from cutting-edge wetsuits to game-changing harnesses.
With the Fall/Winter Collection, ION pushes progression across every category. At the top stands the Select line – our pinnacle of excellence, delivering unmatched warmth, toughness, and an impressively lighter performance. Innovation continues with the Core wetsuit range now made completely from natural rubber and featuring ION’s patent-pending Water Defender legs setting new standards in functionality. And the game changes once more with ION‘s latest harness technology: the Spectre and Riot Light introduce non-water-absorbent EVA padding and a full carbon hard shell, built to redefine support and performance. This season, ION gear is more than equipment – it’s the edge that drives waterwomen and watermen to the next level.
Explore the Fall / Winter 2026 range for kiting, surfing, foiling, windsurfing, wakeboarding, or any other activity you‘re passionate about. Don‘t limit yourself
The warmest wetsuit we ever made. Engineered from our most advanced materials, it delivers the market’s leading warmth-to-weight ratio and unmatched durability. The latest 5.5/5 model is 37% lighter — a full 570 grams less — than the previous 6/5, offering greater freedom of movement without sacrificing warmth or protection. Inside, Graphene 2.0 fibers coat the lining, conserving body heat more efficiently while drying significantly faster.
Sustainable all-rounder with premium features. The Seek and Amaze Core fullsuits set a new benchmark in sustainability and performance. At the heart of this range lies ION’s patent-pen- ding Water Defender technology: four inserts made from natural rubber, placed two per leg, that actively block water from flushing into the suit. Unlike traditional solutions with straps, the Water Defender keeps your legs sealed, warmer, and more comfortable without compromising freedom of movement.
The game changes here. The all-new Spec-tre sets a new benchmark in carbon harness performance — built to push boundaries and deliver your edge on the water. Its fully carbon hard shell provides unmatched back support and lightning-fast response, while the Carbon Fusion Plate achieves maximum stiffness with minimal weight.
The Surf Shield Series is built for riders who demand maximum protection without compromising performance. Aimed primarily at foilers of every discipline — from wing, prone, kite, windsurf, pump to e-foiling — this range ensures safety across all styles. Developed with Diston and made from HPPE fabric — the same high-strength fiber used in ballistic vests, glass handling gloves, climbing cords, and firefighter uniforms — the gear delivers an unmatched level of durability. Rated at Level 4 out of 5 in cut resistance, it sets a new benchmark on the market.
The full collection in detail over at ION
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