Hiko Neo 3.0 Bolero Junior

Hiko Neo 4.0 Bolero Junior: Children's Neoprene Jacket for Water Sports

Bolero Junior: A thermal layer for young paddlers

Hiko Neo 4.0 Bolero Junior This is a children's neoprene jacket designed for water sports, rafting, paddleboarding, and other water-based activities. It covers the torso and arms, helping to maintain thermal comfort when exposed to colder water, wind, or splashing water.

The jacket can be worn as a standalone wetsuit layer or as part of a system with children's long johns. When combined with wetsuit pants or long johns, it provides more effective protection for colder weather and longer stays in the water.

Neoprene for protection in colder conditions

The Bolero Junior is made of neoprene, which provides thermal insulation while remaining flexible enough to allow children to move freely. Neoprene helps prevent the body from getting cold when in contact with water and serves as a practical layer for active use in aquatic environments.

• Neoprene construction: Thermal protection for the torso and arms during water activities.
• Flexible material: It allows for movement while paddling, swimming, and playing near the water.
• Wind protection: It helps increase comfort in windier weather and when your clothes are wet.
• Practical section: Perfect for cooler summer days, as well as spring and fall outings.

Long sleeves to protect the arms

Long sleeves provide greater coverage for the arms, which are often exposed to wind and splashes while paddling and moving on the water. The athletic cut allows the child to move their arms freely without unnecessary restriction when paddling or swimming.

• Long sleeves: Better protection for your arms against the cold, wind, and splashing water.
• Shoulder room: The cut is designed to support movement while paddling and other active pursuits.
• Sports use: Ideal for canoeing and kayaking trips, rafting, and recreational stays by the water.

Front zipper for easy dressing

The front zipper makes it easy to put the jacket on and take it off. This is especially helpful for children who need to change clothes quickly between activities or adjust the number of layers as the weather changes.

• Front zipper closure: It's easier to put on and take off a wetsuit jacket.
• Practical Layering: The ability to quickly add or remove a thermal layer.
• Easy to use: Ideal for children at water sports camps, outings, and group activities.

On its own or paired with long johns

You can wear the Hiko Neo 4.0 Bolero Junior on its own over a swimsuit or a performance T-shirt. For greater thermal comfort, we recommend pairing it with neoprene long johns—this creates a two-piece set that protects your torso, arms, and legs and works well in colder water.

• Separate jacket: A lightweight thermal layer for milder conditions.
• With long johns: More comprehensive protection for the torso, arms, and legs in colder water.
• Under the life jacket: A comfortable insulating layer for children's water sports.
• Under a paddling jacket: The option to further improve thermal comfort in windy and rainy conditions.

Suitable use

The Hiko Neo 4.0 Bolero Junior is suitable for children's water activities:

• Kayaking and Canoeing: Protecting the torso and arms during children's paddling.
• Rafting: Thermal layer for splashing water and sitting in a raft.
• Paddleboarding: Comfort while paddling and when falling into the water.
• Water Sports Camps: A practical layer for changeable weather and all-day activities by the water.
• Swimming and Snorkeling: Lightweight protection for swimming in cooler water.
• A vacation by the water: A versatile neoprene jacket for rivers, lakes, and the ocean.

Technical parameters

Bonus program and purchase benefits

When you purchase the Hiko Neo 4.0 Bolero Junior children's neoprene jacket from us, you’ll earn credits toward our rewards program. You can use these credits as a discount on your next purchase of gear for young paddlers—such as a children’s life jacket, paddle, neoprene shoes, helmet, paddling pants, or other accessories for a safe and comfortable time on the water.

Expert Advice

A children's bolero should fit snugly around the torso, but it must not restrict the child's movement when raising their arms, paddling, or taking a deep breath. In cooler water, we recommend pairing it with a long neoprene suit or long johns and wearing a life jacket over it. After use, rinse the jacket with fresh water, leave the zipper open, and dry it in the shade—this will help the neoprene stay flexible and comfortable for longer.