Thanks!! But my Soul is relatively new and I expect to get quite a bit of use out of it before upgrading unless you want to do a 1:1 swapORSales wrote:NHKiter...
Good question. There's a couple reasons for these. The first is that they are neoprene so they offer some insulation when standing on the beach with hands in your pockets. The 2nd is that neoprene stretches so it gives the jacket hem some "give" if you wish to - for example - roll it up to expose your harness while the jacket is zipped. The stretch also helps ensure the jacket itself won't hinder your movement if it partially binds when riding, giving the jacket some stretch to accommodate your movements.
The Heat doesn't have these pockets, if you find them annoying!
Man, that looks cold!NHKitesurfer wrote:
In fairness, the breathable material does hold minimal water in the outer layer. 30 minutes after you get out of the water if you touch the suit, it is still damp, even if you are dry inside. And as a cold wind blows on that suit and it evaporates, you can get a chill. So it's not just like wearing a ski parka and pants which would be ambivalent to the wind....but it's close. Before your session it is ideal.ORSales wrote:...Worth pointing out too... one of my favourite aspects of our drysuits comes in the video @2:36 when I see you guys all hanging out after your session. The drysuits make it so comfortable and easy to continue being social after your session, regardless of the time of year!
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We could make suits that are not absorbent at all but they would be rubber, and therefore not breathable. If you're finding that your suit is trapping too much moisture it might be time to hit it with Nik Wax's TX Direct Spray On. That product does wonders for rejuvenating your suit's water barrier and breathability (water clogs the breathing holes).CaptainArgh wrote:As far as I know this is true of all drysuit material. I don't know if they make one that sheds 100% of the water?
Thanks!ORSales wrote:We could make suits that are not absorbent at all but they would be rubber, and therefore not breathable. If you're finding that your suit is trapping too much moisture it might be time to hit it with Nik Wax's TX Direct Spray On. That product does wonders for rejuvenating your suit's water barrier and breathability (water clogs the breathing holes).
It's an amazing product. We recommend that you use it as you see fit but the general advice is that if you find the suit starting to "weep" a bit or feel damp inside after a session, it's time to apply TX Direct. The product refreshes the waterproof barrier of the product and - in so doing - increases the breathability of the suit as well.CaptainArgh wrote: Thanks!
I would be afraid to put anything on the suit without your guidance, but if that helps repel water and does not impact function, I'll pick up a bottle.
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