Few would debate the best paddling of the year is
in the shoulder seasons.
I mean, some will break ice in the spring or paddle
till the water freezes over in autumn just to have our
favorite waterway to ourselves. But often with great
reward comes great risk, and we all should be aware
of the dangers of cold-water immersion.
So today, we take a close look at the NRS 'Nomad'
dry suit made with Gore-Tex Pro.
This is their trimmed down suit, without a latex
neck gasket or over jacket, that is perfect for flat wa-
ter paddling in any craft. It's offered men's as well as
a true women's design that takes into account short-
er torso, bust, hips and smaller wrists and feet. (The
women's version also has a drop seat relief zipper.)
The beauty of the dry suit is that it simplifies things
to one garment in your gear bag and… it's 100%
dry. Layering should be easy for the outdoor athlete;
you are using the same base layers you would for a
hike, bike or ski. So, as air and water temperatures
change, only your underlayers do.
Feet… your feet are cold? No more, because your
feet NEVER get wet. Gore Tex Pro is their most
rugged waterproof, windproof, breathable material.
With proper care it will be a one-time investment.
The dry suit has often been overlooked because of
price, but when you think of how long it will last, it
does amortize out. Companies like NRS and Kokatat
have full repair centers, allowing you to stretch that
investment for…seriously… decades.
If you are truly wanting to be safe, for you and
your family, but are venturing out on the water in
colder and colder temps, it makes sense to do some
research on the NRS Nomad and become better edu-
cated.
Feel free to reach out to danny@nrs.com with
questions.
The NRS Nomad Drysuit
Reviewed By Danny Mongo
