For paddlers looking for a
great drysuit on a budget, look no further than the Kokatat Hydrus
3L Meridian drysuit with the newest generation of Kokatat fabric
technology— Hydrus 3L.
The Hydrus 3L Meridian incorporates all the features of the
GORE-TEX® version including Kokatat’s superior construction
techniques, integrated socks, watersports entry and relief zippers
and a lifetime warranty, but at a lower price. This new three-layer
fabric is exceptionally waterproof and breathable.
There are many different styles and options like zips, socks,
tailoring of arm/leg lengths. We suggest having a look
at www.kokatat.com and then ask us what the price is
on the suit you’re looking for.
Technical Specs
- Hydrus 3.0 (3 layer) fabric
- Nylon waterproof front entry zipper
- Nylon waterproof front relief zipper for men, rear dropseat for
women
- Latex gasket with neoprene punch through collar and cuffs
- Hydrus 3.0 (3 layer) socks
- Dual adjustable overskirt with “hook & loop” compatible
neoprene
- Self-draining, zippered chest pocket with key lanyard
- Adjustable bungee drawcord at waist
- Reinforced seat and knee patches; self-draining
- Every suit 100% fill tested; guaranteed to be dry
Please check what sizes we actually have in, before ordering,
please follow the sizing guidelines below as we will not refund for
your sizing errors
DRY SUIT MEASURING
INSTRUCTIONS
Tips:
- Do not measure yourself. Measurements should be performed by an
authorized and trained Kokatat retailer. Failing that, someone you
trust to get in close with a cloth measuring tape.
- Just relax! Look forward and stand up straight with your feet
about 12 inches apart.
- Don’t move around and look straight ahead. Stop looking at your
measuring partner or the floor. Remember, relax!
- Take measurements in street clothes and bare feet, preferably
washed.
- DO NOT make allowances for insulation layers under the suit.
Kokatat patterns are designed to allow for adequate layering under
dry suits.
- All circumferences should be taken at the widest point. If you
happen to be measuring your wife or mother-in-law, you may want to
refer to this as… oh, forget it.
- Again… measure twice, cut once.
The following measurements should be taken on the
person’s front side:
- CHEST: Take this measurement at the
widest point. This is usually at the nipple area. Do not hold your
breath, just relax. If the person is muscular, take a second
measurement at the armpit area, across the upper chest. Use the
larger of the two measurements.
- WAIST: Measure just above your hip bone
where your body bends when bending sideways.
- HIPS: Take this measurement from the side
to ensure the correct placement of the tape. Place the tape around
the hips and across the widest point of the buttocks. This might be
a good time to come up with a descriptive word other than “widest”.
Make sure that all pockets are empty.
- INSEAM: This is also referred to as the
“crotch to ankle bone” measurement for those very secure
individuals. Have the person stand with legs straight and feet
about 12” apart. Have them hold their hand to the side, with palm
facing out. Place the end of the measuring tape between their first
two fingers. Ask them to place the hand with the tape in their
crotch area, snug up against the body. Just relax! Stretch the tape
straight down your ankle bone. Ask the person to look straight
ahead, turn their head to the right and cough.
- GIRTH: This measurement is for the entire
torso length. Place the tape at the base of the neck on top of the
shoulder. Run the tape down the front, through the crotch and up
the back to the starting point on the shoulder. This final
measurement should be taken on the backside:
- SPINE TO WRIST: Hold arm directly out to the
side, parallel to the floor, palm down. Bend the elbow forward,
stop hand in front of nose. Place the tape at the base of the neck,
starting at the spine. Run tape along the arm, turn at the elbow,
measuring to the wrist bone.
SIZING NOTES
Kokatat garments are sized with ample room for ventilation and
to be comfortable over an insulating layer. For all stock product
please refer to the stock sizes in the sizing chart. If you don’t
fit into the stock sizes, Kokatat can add and subtract length in
the sleeves and arms, and add length to the torso of stock sizes.
See our custom suit
builder for more details.
