The Kayak Blog

“When spring’s in the air but winter’s still in the water, boost the warmth of your paddling top with the added insulation of an Ultra Khosi shirt. Made from Regulator® fabric, these contoured-fit fleece tops wick away moisture while keeping your core cozy. Handy under-the-shortie insulation with a lighter combo of R1® through the shoulders and torso and R.5® under the arms and in lower torso for maximum breathability and mobility. All Regulator fabrics that are used to build the Ultra Khosi Top are quick to dry.

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“The Skull Cap is an ultra-lightweight insulating layer by Lotus Desings. Using the same waterproof, stretch fleece laminate fabric as their popular Water Heater tops, these caps keep the heat in. If your head and ears are warm on a cold-water day, your fun factor increases exponentially! Stay warm.

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“The NRS Long-Sleeved Hydroskin Shirt is an extremely versatile and useful piece of gear for any paddler. It’s warm by itself on moderately cool days, and makes an ideal mid-weight addition between a thermal inner layer and a windproof outer shell. Lycra® under arms add comfort and provide total freedom of movement. Keep handy in your gear bag- you’ll use it every time you go out on the water.

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“The NRS Rodeo Short is made of 2mm DuPont® neoprene. It provides the perfect combination of warmth and cushioning. The high-cut waistline and drawstring prevent separation at the lower back, keeping you warmer. Seams of the Rodeo Short are glued and blind-stitched for improved comfort.

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“The RexKwonDo Short is Immersion Research’s durable, fashionable, and functional surf trunk for the river. It is made of 100% heavy weight sanded polyester microfiber in a 3-way color block. It also features stretch panels to enhance comfort and mobility, hook and loop side pocket, and a contrasting piping. The RexKwonDo Short has an 11″” inseam.

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“Lotus Design’s most protective dry top, the Eva-lution keeps you warm during snowmelt surf sessions. Stretch panels across the back allow unrestrained movement. The fit is contoured (but still allows for layers), based on a woman’s body, with a shorter waist and less fabric in the underarm areas. The seal system comprises latex gaskets and stretch neoprene cuffs at wrists and neck, and slides easily over your head without any pesky hook-and-loop closures to latch onto your hair. The Eva-lution Top features a double-tunnel system with wide neoprene waistband and adjustable tabs on the sides gives you a tight seal to keep water out.

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“When spring’s in the air but winter’s still in the water, boost the warmth of your paddling top with the added insulation of an Ultra Khosi shirt by Lotus Designs. Made from Regulator® fabric, these contoured-fit fleece tops wick away moisture while keeping your core cozy. The long-sleeved version combines breathable and compressible R2® fleece with the lighter knit of R1® under the arms and in the lower torso. All Regulator fabrics used in to build the Khosi Top are quick to dry.

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“No matter what kind of water you’re on, the NRS Hydroskin Shorts will become an essential piece of your paddling gear. 7″” inseam and high back for extended coverage even while sitting. These shorts use the second generation of NRS HydroSkin®. It’s more durable with greater snag resistance, more comfortable with stretchier layers, and dries more quickly than the original.

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“The NRS Short-Sleeved Hydroskin Shirt is a comfortable and versatile piece of gear for any paddler. This ultimate cool-weather top is now even more durable without sacrificing warmth, fit, or mobility. The second generation of HydroSkin promises less water absorption for quicker dry times between your boating days. Performance-ready for both cool-and cold-weather conditions. Lycra underarms eliminate binding, making this top superior both as a single, outler layer or as a base layer.

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“Kokatat’s TROPOS Re-Action Jacket features waterproof, breathable fabric, latex wrist gaskets with protective coated Lycra® over-cuffs, APT neoprene neck closure, Smoothskin neoprene waistband with adjustable drawcord waist, fully sealed seams for touring or whitewater paddlers who prefer a double skirted paddling jacket to pair with spray skirt or Whirlpool Bib.

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