{"id":11802,"date":"2017-01-27T17:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-01-28T01:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/community.nrs.com\/?p=11802"},"modified":"2022-01-05T13:45:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T21:45:47","slug":"nrs-wetsuits-next-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2017\/01\/27\/nrs-wetsuits-next-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"NRS Wetsuits: The Next Generation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wetsuits first graced the spreads of an NRS catalog in 1977. All black neoprene, these basic wetsuits boasted nothing special. In 1990, we released the Aqua-Tux, elevating the standard for neoprene fashion.<\/p>\n

When you think about wetsuits today, what comes to mind? Images of those old-school kayakers in hi-float jackets and full-cut helmets? Dudes pirouetting in fiberglass boats sporting facial hair that would put a Portland barista to shame? Or maybe it\u2019s the less-than-amazing experience of wiggling into cold, wet neoprene in the morning. Or the horror of hitchhiking the shuttle in what appears to the average motorist just a skin-tight black-and-purple jumpsuit.<\/p>\n

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At NRS, we think it\u2019s time to rethink this perception of wetsuits. There\u2019s no denying that advances in technical apparel have changed paddling for the better; drysuits and drytops made from waterproof breathable material allow us to paddle comfortably in nearly any conditions, and even to look somewhat cool doing it. But let us not forget that wetsuits kept us warm for decades before dry wear became reliable and widely available. And neoprene still has its advantages. It not only provides the best thermal immersion protection for the buck, but it\u2019s versatile, easy to swim in, softens impacts with rocks, and even provides extra floatation. That\u2019s why more and more paddlers, rafters, stand-up paddlers and river surfers are turning back the clock and wearing NRS wetsuits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Wetsuits have improved, too\u2014a lot. Our 2017 line marks the culmination of a years-long effort to bring the comfort, performance and appearance of wetsuits up to the level of the finest technical outerwear. Using newly available technologies, design insights and construction methods, we\u2019ve advanced the timeless utility of neoprene to meet the modern paddler.<\/p>\n

Radiant Wetsuits
\n<\/strong>Radiant Wetsuits give you maximum warmth without sacrificing mobility. Four-way-stretch PowerSpan™ material allows for unrestricted movement, while fully taped internal seams reduce water entry and improve comfort. They also feature an easy-entry chest zipper, water-shedding smooth-skin torso and a soft checked fleece lining. No matter where you’re geographically located, or traveling to, the Radiant is designed in both 4\/3 and 3\/2 millimeter thicknesses to handle the cold.<\/p>\n