I have recently picked up my new drysuit from Canoe Kayak Trader. I took it to the first Sunday of 2012 at the Nene Whitewater Centre. The temperature outside was bang on 0ºC so it was ideal testing conditions for the new suit!
The main difference between this suit and suits made by other companies is that the entrance zip is between the legs rather than over the back or under the arm, which in my view is the best feature of this suit. This means that when paddling it feels like you’re only paddling in a cag, so its ideal for freestyle and creeking when you need lots of maneuverability. Another bonus of having the zip where it is means that it reduces the chances of any water coming in through the zip. The zip is the main place where water can penetrate drysuits, so having it inside the cockpit of your boat means that with a spraydeck on there is very little chance of having any water inside your suit! As an added bonus having the zip between your legs means you don’t have to ask someone to zip you in!
The suit also works in conjunction with the Peak UK Creeker pads,. These fit perfectly into the suit due to purposely made pockets.
One thing to remember with this suit is that it is an all-in-one so you MUST wear some sort of boots or shoes over your feet to prevent putting holes in the suit!
I paddled on the course at Nene in my new Rockstar in the pour-over. I was throwing McNastys and Phonix’s like normal and didn’t feel any restrictions and not a trickle of water got into the suit. It kept me comfortable, warm and dry for all of my paddle.
Having ordered the suit only a few days before, Canoe Kayak Trader were very quick to get the drysuit in. They also stock a wide range of other drysuits and dry gear.
Here is a video of the Drysuit in action in the Pourover: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIdKjM8v8o4
Cheers
Jake Boswell
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