Paddling Drysuit Buyer's Guide
Front Zip vs Rear Zip Dry Suit
The Level Six Emperor Dry Suit is updated with a new stealth waist band system, slimmer fit below the waist and an internal waist belt. This is a heavy duty drysuit built to stand up to tough water.
From whitewater kayaking to expedition paddling to kayak fishing, the Emperor Dry Suit offers unparalleled durability and comfort while keeping you dry. Constructed using ultra-tough eXhaust 3.0 fabric and incorporating Cordura panels to reinforce high wear areas like the knees, elbows, and seat panel.
The careful attention to detail and included features make the Level Six Emperor Dry Suit one of the toughest, most versatile and most reliable drysuits ever created.
Features
- British latex wrist and neck gaskets with adjustable gasket protectors
- Waterproof relief and rear entry zipper
- Articulated spine stitching for an unrestricted range of motion.
- Cordura reinforced shoulders, elbows, knees & seat
- 3.0 Ply built-in waterproof socks
- Fleeced lined hand warming chest pocket
- Exhaust 3.0 ply waterproof breathable nylon / cordura panels
- Double tunnel with Stealth waistband system
Sizing
1. Chest/Bust: Place arms straight down at your sides, measure around the largest part of the chest (across nipples)
2. Waist: Measure at the waist, above the hipbone
Size | Chest | Waist | Height | Weight | Gasket Size | Sock Size |
XS | 32-35" (81-89 cm) | 25-28" (63.5-71 cm) |
4'10-5'2 (147-157.5 cm) |
95-115 lbs (43-52 kg) | Small | 6-10 US |
S | 35-38" (89-96.5 cm) | 28-31" (71-79 cm) | 5'2-5'6" (157.5-167.5 cm) | 115-140 lbs (52-63.5 kg) | Medium | 6-10 US |
M | 38-41" (96.5-104 cm) | 31-34" (71-86 cm) | 5'6-6' (167.5-183 cm) | 140-175 lbs (63.5-79 kg) | Medium | 6-10 US |
L | 41-44" (104-112 cm) | 34-37" (86-94 cm) | 5'10"-6'2" (178-188 cm) | 175-200 lbs (79-91 kg) | Large | 10-13 US |
XL | 44-48" (112-121 cm) | 37-41" (94-104 cm) | 6'- 6'6" (183-198 cm) | 200-240 lbs (91-109 kg) | Large | 10-13 US |
XXL | 48-53" (121-134.5 cm) | 41-45" (104-114 cm) | 6'- 6'6" (183-198 cm) | 220-260 lbs (100-118 kg) | Large | 10-13 US |