Ion Neo Logo Beanie | Steel Blue Neoprene Winter Wetsuit Beanie

The budget-friendly entry into ION's neoprene headwear range. The Neo Logo Beanie sits loosely on the head — more like a winter hat than a fitted hood — and keeps the wind out in a way that fleece or jersey simply can't. The elastic inner loop stops it washing away in a crash. Find it alongside the full ION range and kitesurfing accessories at Northern Watersports.

Who It's For

Riders who want warmer-than-fleece without the commitment of a full fitted hood. The Neo Logo Beanie is the comfortable option — a loose hat-style fit, easy to pull on and off, light enough to stuff into a wetsuit pocket. Suits kitesurfers, windsurfers, SUP riders and general beach users who need something on their head in cold or windy conditions but find tight neoprene hoods uncomfortable.

Key Features

• 80% Neoprene / 20% Nylon Construction — windproof and weather-resistant in a way wool or fleece isn't
• Flatlock Seam Construction — seams laid flat for comfort, no raised ridge under a helmet
• Windproof Coverage — blocks wind chill at ears and head in offshore or sideshore conditions
• Inner Elastic Security Loop — tether the beanie to your wetsuit collar so it doesn't float away during a wipeout
• Loose Hat-Style Fit — less restrictive than a fitted hood, comfortable for extended use
• Steel Blue Colourway with ION logo
• Available in Small, Medium and Large

Real-World Feel

The neoprene cuts wind immediately — that's the job and it does it well. The loose fit is more comfortable for riders who find tight hoods claustrophobic, and it pulls on and off in seconds. The flatlock seams sit flat against the head. The elastic security loop is the detail that matters on the water — attach it to your collar and you don't have to think about it again.

Setup / Fit

Pull on over your head so it covers your ears. For on-water use, thread the inner elastic loop through your wetsuit collar or hood collar to keep it in place during wipeouts. Available in Small, Medium and Large — the loose fit makes sizing forgiving.

Materials

80% Neoprene / 20% Nylon. Flatlock seam construction. Inner elastic security loop. Windproof construction. Steel blue with ION logo.

Pairs Well With

• ION Claw Gloves or Open Palm Mittens — pair with ION gloves for a complete cold-weather head-and-hands setup
• ION Water Beanie TEC — if you want a more performance-oriented windproof beanie, step up to the TEC model

Why We Stock It

At £22.90 this is the most accessible entry into neoprene headwear — cheaper than most surf beanies that don't block wind at all. For riders who haven't tried a neoprene beanie, this is the right one to start with. When it works, most riders don't go back to fleece for on-water use.

FAQs

What's the difference between the ION Neo Logo Beanie and the ION TEC Beanie?

The Neo Logo Beanie is a looser, hat-style fit at £22.90. The TEC Beanie is a snugger, more technical windproof construction at £39.99. Both are windproof neoprene, but the TEC fits more like a performance hood alternative and the Neo Logo sits like a regular winter hat.

Will a neoprene beanie keep me warm kitesurfing?

Yes — neoprene blocks wind far more effectively than wool or fleece. In cold conditions with significant wind chill, a neoprene beanie is noticeably warmer than a fleece alternative.

Does the Neo Logo Beanie have a brim or visor?

No — it's a standard beanie shape without brim. For face and eye protection from spray, the ION Neo Hood 3/2mm is the better option.

How do I stop my beanie coming off in the water?

Thread the inner elastic security loop through your wetsuit collar or hood collar using a lark's head knot. This creates a tether so the beanie stays with you even if it comes off your head in a crash.

Can I use a neoprene beanie under a kitesurfing helmet?

Yes — flatlock seams keep the profile thin enough for helmet use. Many riders use a thin neoprene beanie as a thermal liner under helmets in cold conditions.

Sources: ion-products.com, Andy Biggs Watersports, H2O Sports UK, original product description specifications.