Paddling Drysuit Buyer's Guide
Front Zip vs Rear Zip Dry Suit
Not all paddling adventures happen when it's sunny and 75. Paddlers committed to the charge 24-7-365 need dependable gear, like the NRS Women's Pivot Dry Suit, to keep them warm and dry when snow lines the banks and ice swirls in the eddies. Featuring a back-entry design to eliminate bulk in the chest and our advanced waterproof-breathable technical fabric, the Pivot is worth the investment. The NRS Women's Pivot 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.
- Back-entry YKK AquaSeal waterproof zipper eliminates pressure points on the front, improves flexibility and reduces stress on the zipper.
- Paddler-feedback proved that an exposed entry and relief zipper reduced bulk and made it easier to zip and unzip without assistance.
- 12.7cm wide neoprene band overskirt with double-pull hook-and-loop closure fits over your sprayskirt tunnel to complete a watertight seal.
- Volcano-style Glideskin neoprene neck and wrist overcuffs protect the top-quality latex gaskets.
- Wrist cuffs are reinforced with extended neoprene protection to keep arms dryer.
- Mesh holes at the wrist and neck drain trapped water.
- 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.
- Eclipse fabric socks with double seam taping in the toe and heel to enhance durability.
- Features one, PFD-friendly splashproof chest pocket and YKK AquaSeal dropseat relief zipper.
Specifications
Material: | 4-layer Eclipse |
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Entry Style: | Back-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 |
Latex Ankle Gaskets: | No |
Relief Zipper: | Yes - Dropseat |
Reflective Detailing: | No |
Gender Sizing: | Women |
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