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Kokatat Men's Hydrus Meridian Drysuit

Description

Kokatat Men's Hydrus Meridian Drysuit is a top choice for budget-conscious SUPing, rafting, and kayak paddlers. This dry suit offers the same features as the GORE-TEX version, including Kokatat's excellent construction techniques, integrated socks, watersports entry, and relief zippers, but at a lower price.

Key features of the Kokatat Men's Hydrus Meridian Drysuit include:

Nylon waterproof front entry zipper
Nylon waterproof front zipper relief
Latex gasket with neoprene punch through collar and cuff
Dual adjustable overskirt with hook & loop compatible neoprene
Self-draining, zippered chest pocket with key lanyard

Now, let's answer some frequently asked questions about the Kokatat Men's Hydrus Meridian Drysuit:

I'm 6'2 200 lbs, shoe size 11-12. Should I go with an XL?

The most important measurement for these suits is girth, which Kokatat says "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." The XL has a girth measurement of 72-76".

What is the sock size on a medium?

Can’t say exactly, but there is still room, and I wear an 11.5 US.

How big do your wrists and neck have to be for this to fit tightly?

The wrists are pretty standard, and the neck is designed to fit tight and can be trimmed if necessary.

What's the sock size on the men's large drysuit?

Kokatat lists the Men's size Large as having a Medium sock, shoe size 9-11.

Things we like

Integrated wet socks and a dual-adjustable overskirt are included.
Knees and seats with additional support
It features a relief zipper.
Convenient zippered chest pocket
A waist that the use of drawstrings can adjust.

Things we don't like

When the drysuit is initially put on, the neck gasket may feel constricting due to its close fit.
You may only choose between blue and orange for your color scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm 6'2 200 lbs, shoe size 11-12. should i go with a xl

The most important measurement for these suits is girth, which Kokatat says "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:" The XL has a girth measurement of 72-76"