Kitepix Magazine | Page 50

Dakine- Dakine.com *Pono Neo Triangle Top $45 (£30) & Pono Neo Bikini Bottom $45 (£30) both in Metallic Blue Dakine, well known for their fashionable luggage and technical gear have this year broadened their range to bikinis. Oh yeah! Lucky us! The Pono Neo Top and Bottom are both made from 90% Neoprene and 10% Polyamide making it strong and also giving it a soft but thick feel. The Pono Neo Top is a fixed triangle top with flat lock stitches at the centre to hold the material rigid and strong in place but also gives it a funky fun look! The simple but elegant back has the nonadjustable straps that fasten by the cute Dakine clasp. The Pono Neo Bottom has moderate bottom coverage and is simple, but eye catching! “ The Pono Neo Top is a fixed triangle top with flat lock stitches at the centre to hold the material rigid and strong in place but also gives it a funky fun look! This is the first neoprene bikini I have ever worn and I loved it! This bikini holds strong due to the thick neoprene, which also prevents those uncomfortable water shots when you crash on your behind. The top fits really well, and holds everything in place and looks great on! Sadly the bottoms were a little big for me as the neoprene in the water does give a little so just double check the size chart and that won’t be a problem! However, this bikini looks amazing on and I was really impressed with how comfortable it was and