Today Zhik released their 5th installment in their range, this time including:

Zhik Boot 450

These boots are an improvement on the Zhik Boot 400, with more support and less weight. They have a new flexible toe area (the black part) that allegedly increases flexiblity and functionality. They also have a new rubber compound that contributes to a more durable and strong boot. 2mm rubber surrounds it, with a fleece inner to ease entering and exiting. New bigger ankle straps now work better with this boot.

$69USD (Same as Zhik boot 400, why wouldn’t you?)

PowerPads

These pads were originally invented for the 2008 Qingdao Olympics. These patented hikers will “reinvent hiking forever.” They fit inside basically a wetsuit (or not, if you prefer), and they clamp onto your leg without the pants. Zhik R&D worked hard on these, and they have won several world championships.

$119USD (stand alone)

Hybrid Gear

These were also developed for the 2008 Qingdao Olympics, but “you too can have these for your own campaign.” They are spandex (lycra) flatlocked with 1mm neoprene pasted onto ZhikTex. The off white is the spandex, and the black is ZhikTex. They come in short, skiff (pictured), and pant. Combine these with a Zhik Spandex top (or some other one) and you’re set.

short: $85USD

pant: $129USD

skiff: $175USD

lycra top: $39.5USD

Trap T1 Harness

This harness was created in their mission “to create the best harness possible.” It uses a double velcro adjustment system (what is that?) with a neoprene soft crotch (yay!) and kevlar butt. The stainless steel spreader bar is covered by velcro/neoprene to protect it.

$269USD (not yet, released mid-summer)

Yachting Range

This includes the ZX-S softshell vest, ZX-S softshell jacket, ZX-1 racing jacket, and ZX-2 jacket. Details thus far are scanty, but here are some pics from the catalogue. (shown in same order as listed.)  Also, right click>view image.  This will get you a much larger version of it.