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NRS mariner drysuit
Posted by: exorxist on Mar-08-13 8:13 AM (EST) Category: Other Gear

-- Last Updated: Mar-08-13 9:32 AM EST --

Have you guys had any good/bad experiences with the NRS mariner drysuit? Eventually I will be investing in a drysuit, and from my research I certainly want it to be breathable (I want to use it in as warm air temp as possible if water is still cold), socks, relief zipper and all latex gaskets. I got to wear a top of the line kokatat suit and jumped in 34 F water during a cold water class, so I know how important a good suit is. I will be taking a couple of trips where the tour company provides suits, so I don't need the suit right away. I will continue looking for a used suit, but if I don't find one, is the mariner a good option?

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NRS mariner drysuit - exorxist - Mar-08-13 8:13 AM
- Guarenteed - willi_h2o - Mar-08-13 1:07 PM
- Check out .... - ByronWalter - Mar-08-13 3:16 PM
  - I did check with them as well, - exorxist - Mar-08-13 4:04 PM
    - for sure... - ByronWalter - Mar-08-13 4:08 PM
    - Um, local perhaps - Marshall - Mar-08-13 11:06 PM
  - Kayak Academy - mrmannerz - Mar-09-13 7:16 AM
- How about the Mission? - Kocho - Mar-08-13 7:03 PM
- What fabric is the NRS using? - t.george - Mar-08-13 8:04 PM
  - Event - dc9mm - Mar-09-13 11:32 AM
    - I found very good reviews - exorxist - Mar-09-13 11:49 AM
- I like mine! - jesse59 - Mar-11-13 7:10 PM
  - Thanks - exorxist - Mar-11-13 10:55 PM

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  Guarenteed
  Posted by: willi_h2o on Mar-08-13 1:07 PM (EST)

-- Last Updated: Mar-08-13 1:13 PM EST --

- If an NRS product is defective, they will decide
to repair it, replace it, or refund the purchase price.
Sounds like a reasonable guarantee, go for it.
http://www.nrsweb.com/guarantee.asp

Competition is good for the marketplace and
no ""one"" particular company has a true monopoly
on dry suit manufacturing.

  Check out ....
  Posted by: ByronWalter on Mar-08-13 3:16 PM (EST)

...the kayak academy website for drysuit sales. Last year I picked up a Kokotat Gortex suit with the relief zip for $720 dollars.

Now here's the weird part. When I talked to the sales person, she informed me that the suit was eight years old but never used. When I received it, it appeared as if it had just left the factory. The gaskets were (and are) in perfect condition.

Last year I used the suit a lot and maybe a drop of water made its way inside over the entire season and I'm always going upside down.

Here's the website:

http://www.kayakacademy.com/

And there is a drysuit sale going on right now.

  I did check with them as well,
  Posted by: exorxist on Mar-08-13 4:04 PM (EST)

But they don't have large that include booties and relief zippers for a comparable price. It seems I'm a bit late and most of the L's have gone... I'll continue looking, but thanks though! Seems like a great resource.

  for sure...
  Posted by: ByronWalter on Mar-08-13 4:08 PM (EST)

...you want those booties & relief zipper. Anyhow good luck with your drysuit quest.

  Um, local perhaps
  Posted by: Marshall on Mar-08-13 11:06 PM (EST)

I know of a place in Hyde Park, NY that has a St. Party's Spring Special on drywear by Stohlquist & Kokatat. Heck close enough to go and try on the gear to check the fit.

See you on the water,
Marshall
The River Connection, Inc.
Hyde Park, NY
www.the-river-connection.com

  Kayak Academy
  Posted by: mrmannerz on Mar-09-13 7:16 AM (EST)

Just a side note - I can also recommend Kayak Academy. I bought a Kokatat suit and needed the larger feet than the stock suits. Since it was my first drysuit, Kayak Academy sent me a loaner to try on AND use until my
suit with the custom feet came. Great experience, great service.

  How about the Mission?
  Posted by: Kocho on Mar-08-13 7:03 PM (EST)

Local store 'round here has older stock on sale for a really good price, under $400

http://www.ackannapolis.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=82

Maybe worth a call to see what the deal is. I got that same unit and it has been good for me so far...

  What fabric is the NRS using?
  Posted by: t.george on Mar-08-13 8:04 PM (EST)

The Kokatat Gore suits are spendy, but if it ever delams it's replaced. Kokatat also makes the same models in non-gore fabric that are more reasonable. I have no experience with the NRS drysuits.

All the best, t.george

  Event
  Posted by: dc9mm on Mar-09-13 11:32 AM (EST)

The OP had a link to the suit made out of Event. NRS is no longer selling this material because the price of the material itself went through the roof. At least thats what NRS told me. Its supposed to be more breathable than gor-tex.No idea how tuff it is. Kokatat has lifetime warranty to original owner for the gor-tex suits so thats something to consider too.

  I found very good reviews
  Posted by: exorxist on Mar-09-13 11:49 AM (EST)

Across different forums. People seem to like it, but if the pricing of the material got high then that makes sense to why they're having a close out sale.
NRS also seems to have lifetime warranty on it, so it's def a possibility. I think if I don't find anything great in the next couple of days I might order it. From what people say, your first suit is not your last... So why not try it.

  I like mine!
  Posted by: jesse59 on Mar-11-13 7:10 PM (EST)

I have 2 years paddling in the mariner suit and like it a lot. I think eVent is the real deal: super breathable, totally waterproof, and so far so good with the durability. I love the detatachable hood.

My only knock on it is that i don't think it fits quite as well or looks quite as good as Kokatat or Stohlquist, but I'm a hard guy to fit at 6'5" and 200 lbs.

I highly recommend this suit.

  Thanks
  Posted by: exorxist on Mar-11-13 10:55 PM (EST)

For the feedback! I went ahead and ordered the suit yesterday. The folks at NRS were super helpful and nice. They said I'm covered if anything happens. Should arrive within a week or so.

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	Guarenteed Posted by: willi_h2o on Mar-08-13 1:07 PM (EST)
	-- Last Updated: Mar-08-13 1:13 PM EST -- - If an NRS product is defective, they will decide to repair it, replace it, or refund the purchase price. Sounds like a reasonable guarantee, go for it. http://www.nrsweb.com/guarantee.asp Competition is good for the marketplace and no ""one"" particular company has a true monopoly on dry suit manufacturing.

	Check out .... Posted by: ByronWalter on Mar-08-13 3:16 PM (EST)
	...the kayak academy website for drysuit sales. Last year I picked up a Kokotat Gortex suit with the relief zip for $720 dollars. Now here's the weird part. When I talked to the sales person, she informed me that the suit was eight years old but never used. When I received it, it appeared as if it had just left the factory. The gaskets were (and are) in perfect condition. Last year I used the suit a lot and maybe a drop of water made its way inside over the entire season and I'm always going upside down. Here's the website: http://www.kayakacademy.com/ And there is a drysuit sale going on right now.

	I did check with them as well, Posted by: exorxist on Mar-08-13 4:04 PM (EST)
	But they don't have large that include booties and relief zippers for a comparable price. It seems I'm a bit late and most of the L's have gone... I'll continue looking, but thanks though! Seems like a great resource.

	for sure... Posted by: ByronWalter on Mar-08-13 4:08 PM (EST)
	...you want those booties & relief zipper. Anyhow good luck with your drysuit quest.

	Um, local perhaps Posted by: Marshall on Mar-08-13 11:06 PM (EST)
	I know of a place in Hyde Park, NY that has a St. Party's Spring Special on drywear by Stohlquist & Kokatat. Heck close enough to go and try on the gear to check the fit. See you on the water, Marshall The River Connection, Inc. Hyde Park, NY www.the-river-connection.com

	Kayak Academy Posted by: mrmannerz on Mar-09-13 7:16 AM (EST)
	Just a side note - I can also recommend Kayak Academy. I bought a Kokatat suit and needed the larger feet than the stock suits. Since it was my first drysuit, Kayak Academy sent me a loaner to try on AND use until my suit with the custom feet came. Great experience, great service.

	How about the Mission? Posted by: Kocho on Mar-08-13 7:03 PM (EST)
	Local store 'round here has older stock on sale for a really good price, under $400 http://www.ackannapolis.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=82 Maybe worth a call to see what the deal is. I got that same unit and it has been good for me so far...

	What fabric is the NRS using? Posted by: t.george on Mar-08-13 8:04 PM (EST)
	The Kokatat Gore suits are spendy, but if it ever delams it's replaced. Kokatat also makes the same models in non-gore fabric that are more reasonable. I have no experience with the NRS drysuits. All the best, t.george

	Event Posted by: dc9mm on Mar-09-13 11:32 AM (EST)
	The OP had a link to the suit made out of Event. NRS is no longer selling this material because the price of the material itself went through the roof. At least thats what NRS told me. Its supposed to be more breathable than gor-tex.No idea how tuff it is. Kokatat has lifetime warranty to original owner for the gor-tex suits so thats something to consider too.

	I found very good reviews Posted by: exorxist on Mar-09-13 11:49 AM (EST)
	Across different forums. People seem to like it, but if the pricing of the material got high then that makes sense to why they're having a close out sale. NRS also seems to have lifetime warranty on it, so it's def a possibility. I think if I don't find anything great in the next couple of days I might order it. From what people say, your first suit is not your last... So why not try it.

	I like mine! Posted by: jesse59 on Mar-11-13 7:10 PM (EST)
	I have 2 years paddling in the mariner suit and like it a lot. I think eVent is the real deal: super breathable, totally waterproof, and so far so good with the durability. I love the detatachable hood. My only knock on it is that i don't think it fits quite as well or looks quite as good as Kokatat or Stohlquist, but I'm a hard guy to fit at 6'5" and 200 lbs. I highly recommend this suit.

	Thanks Posted by: exorxist on Mar-11-13 10:55 PM (EST)
	For the feedback! I went ahead and ordered the suit yesterday. The folks at NRS were super helpful and nice. They said I'm covered if anything happens. Should arrive within a week or so.