# Heat-Generating Wetsuits The Rip Curl H-Bomb Keeps Surfers Warm With Adjustable Temperature By Adam Collins | Published 2009-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-flush-the-new-way-to-stay-warm-in-the-waves References: [ripcurl](http://www.ripcurl.com/index.php?aid=498) & [ripcurl](http://www.ripcurl.com/index.php?hbomb#restart) The newly introduced wetsuit from Rip Curl, the H-Bomb, is any surfer's dream come true. Everybody knows how uncomfortable it is being cold. Really cold. None more so than the [hardcore surfer braving the winter waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfbuddy). This new suit allows you to stay out longer in the waves without your feeling completely going. On the back of the suit are twin Li-ion cells which are used to generate heat and keep surfers warm on those chilly days at the beach. The suit has two settings, low (120 - 130 degrees Fahrenheit) and high (140 - 150 degrees Fahrenheit), with layers to spread the heat throughout. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adaptive-warming Wearables:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating adaptive-warming wearables for outdoor enthusiasts and workers in extreme weather conditions. - **Self-heating Garments:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating self-heating garments that are customizable to individual comfort levels. - **Eco-friendly Heated Clothing:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating eco-friendly heated clothing using sustainable and renewable resources. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Apparel:** The outdoor apparel industry has an opportunity to create adaptive-warming wearables that cater to extreme weather conditions, ensuring the comfort of outdoor enthusiasts. - **Sports Gear:** The sports gear industry has an opportunity to create self-heating garments that enhance athletic performance and improve recovery. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry has an opportunity to provide sustainable power sources for eco-friendly heated clothing, making outdoor activities more eco-friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-Demand Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uze-heated.md) - [Intelligent Graphene Heating Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatou-vest.md) - [Branded Insulated Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-suit.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Limestone-Based Sustainable Wetsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wetsuits-2.md) - [Battery-Powered Heated Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-onesource-heated-sleeping-bag.md) - [Wearable Temperature Control Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-reon-pocket-5.md) - [Wetsuit Rental Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wetsuit-rental-program.md)