Paddling Drysuit Buyer's Guide
Front Zip vs Rear Zip Dry Suit
From the steep creeks in the East to the voluminous rivers in the West, the NRS Women's Crux Dry Suit keeps paddlers warm and dry in the coldest class IIIs to the most remote Class Vs. Classic front-entry design combines with waterproof-breathable material and smart details to put this dry suit at the top of a paddler's wish list. The NRS Women's Crux Dry Suit is available in Canada through AQ Outdoors.
Features
- 4-Layer Eclipse fabric for dependable dryness, breathability and toughness.
- Paddler's Cut for an athletic fit.
- YKK AquaSeal waterproof front entry zipper with a hook-and-loop sealed flap for extra protection.
- 12.7cm wide neoprene band overskirt with double-pull hook-and-loop closure fits over your sprayskirt tunnel to complete a watertight seal.
- Eclipse fabric socks with double seam taping in the toe and heel to enhance durability.
- Exposed dropseat relief zipper reduces bulk when sitting.
- Volcano-style Glideskin neoprene neck and wrist overcuffs protect the top-quality latex gaskets.
- Mesh holes at the wrist and neck drain trapped water.
- Wrist cuffs are reinforced with extended neoprene protection to keep arms dryer.
- Leg design tapers toward the ankle for less drag and features internal elastic and silicone accents for a snug fit that stays in place.
- Deliberately placed seams reduce wear from abrasion when walking and hiking, while an extra layer of Eclipse fabric reinforces the seat and legs.
- Features one, PFD-friendly splashproof chest pocket and YKK AquaSeal relief zipper.
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Specifications
Material: | 4-layer Eclipse |
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Entry Style: | Front-Entry |
Waterproof: | Yes |
Breathable: | Yes |
Neck Closure: | Latex gasket with neoprene volcano-style overcuff |
Wrist Closure: | Latex gaskets with volcano-style neoprene overcuffs |
Waist System: | Overskirt with double-pull hook-and-loop adjustment |
Ankle Closures: | Gathered elastic |
Pockets: | 1- Chest |
Latex Neck Gasket: | Yes |
Latex Wrist Gaskets: | Yes |
Socks: | Fabric |
Relief Zipper: | Yes |
Reflective Detailing: | No |
Gender Sizing: | Women |
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