NRS Men's HydroSkin Pants
- High-cut waist with draw cord will prevent ride-down in the back when you are sitting.
- ThermalPlush™ inner lining increases insulation, repels moisture and dries quickly.
- Titanium adhesive aids in body heat retention.
- DWR coating causes water to bead and roll off.
- Neoprene: 0.5-mm Terraprene™ neoprene
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Material:
- 4-way stretch PowerSpan outer layer
- ThermalPlush™ inner lining
- Titanium laminate adhesive
- DWR coating
- Seams: Flat-lock stitched
- Gender Sizing: Men
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 25 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (15)
- Warm (7)
- Lightweight (5)
- High quality (4)
- Soft (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Cold / extreme (5)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)
- Sizing:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
100%
(7 reviews)
Feels too large
- Waist:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
100%
(3 reviews)
Feels too big
- Fit:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
60%
(3 reviews)
Feels too big
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (6), Casual/ recreational (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
An exceptional product
Th product is simply great. I have had several neoprenes but they were too thick and rubbery feeling. They allow easy movement to remount the surfski. This is an essential quality when paddling alone...Read complete review
Th product is simply great. I have had several neoprenes but they were too thick and rubbery feeling. They allow easy movement to remount the surfski. This is an essential quality when paddling alone in cold water. I have had friends that needed rescue because they could not remount their Surfskis. This is what I had been looking for for over three years.
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Most Liked Negative Review
comments about hydroskin pants
These pants were desinged witout any ergonomic experiences.
I am 5.10, 175 lbs. waist 34/35.
I ordered per sizing chart, large. I could not get them over my buttock.
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These pants were desinged witout any ergonomic experiences.
I am 5.10, 175 lbs. waist 34/35.
I ordered per sizing chart, large. I could not get them over my buttock.
Exchanged them for XL.I just about got them passed my thigh's and buttocks with a couple seems craking.
If you are average to athletic built you need, two sizes larger, then the leg length will be several inches to long.
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Best Uses
Comments about NRS Men's HydroSkin Pants:
These work well but I had to buy men's because I couldn't get the women's pair past my thighs even though I ordered per the sizing chart. The rise is too long. The back hits me almost between the shoulder blades. I wear these rolled down at the waist to my hip bones. I would like to modify them to fit my shorter torso but that may prove more difficult than rolling them over. They don't need to be this high in the back since the top is really long.
- Fit:
- Feels too small
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Moisture Wicking
- Soft
- Warm
Cons
- Too Thin
Best Uses
- Cold Weather
- kayaking
- Surfski Paddling
Comments about NRS Men's HydroSkin Pants:
Great pants just a little tight around the waist.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- Sea Kayaking
- Surf Kayaking
- Whitewater Boating
Comments about NRS Men's HydroSkin Pants:
These pants are great for kayaking. I got them specifically for early morning kayak surfing sessions on CA's Central Coast. They keep me warm in the cold morning air, keep me warm in the boat, and heaven forbid, they keep me pretty warm if I end up swimming. I also wear them when we are out sea kayaking, and I am sure I'll wear them whitewater boating too, if we ever get any boatable flows this year. They run small. I am normally a medium (32" waist, 30" inseam) in pants, so that is what I ordered. I burst out laughing when I opened the package, as it didn't appear that I would be able to get even one thigh through the waist opening. I exchanged them for a large. Wasit is fine, comfortably snug as you would expect from paddling pants. Length is quite long, but it doesn't really matter.
- Fit:
- Feels too small
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Men's HydroSkin Pants:
I bought these XS to replace S. I am 29" waist, I will stick with the small size, XS is for 28" or smaller. You have to have these for kayak in cold water. I find a full wet suit too restrictive.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Protective
- Strong
- Warm And Flexible
Cons
- Fly Tends To Show The Gap
Best Uses
- All Types Of Kayaking
Comments about NRS Men's HydroSkin Pants:
Order a size larger than usual.
Wear a pair of shorts over them to cover the "gap".
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS Men's HydroSkin Pants
Q:
What is the inseam length on the XL and XXL sizes?Asked on 3/22/2013 by Duker from Georgia1 answer
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The XL is 28" and the XXL is 30".Answered on 3/25/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Can you tell me how best to cut the legs to length on these? Must they be hemmed, or can they be left raw?Asked on 3/12/2013 by JP from Michigan1 answer
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JP, you could try them raw, but I think it would be best to hem them. Since the material is so stretchy, you'd need to use a stretchy stitch, like a zigzag stitch, to keep the thread from breaking. If you do go raw be sure to secure the seam ends so they don't unravel.Answered on 3/12/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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How do these compare with NRS Rodeo Pants? Spec's say they are thinner (0.5 mm versus 2 mm), but people appear to be using them alone in cold weather? Plus, there are more expensive yet use flatlock stitching instead of blind-stitched and glued. One of my problems with my current NRS Rodeo Shorts is scraped knees on composite thigh braces during a few unfortunate wet exits, so I'd like something to cover knees and be abrasian proof but I don't want a lot of thickness since I'm already good and tight.Asked on 2/28/2013 by Brian from San Diego, CA3 answers
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Brian, main reason for the higher price is the fabrics covering the neoprene in HydroSkin is more expensive than the simple nylon covering the Rodeo Pants. And a glued/blind-stitched seam is comfortable against the skin, but with only 2 mm to glue to it isn't totally waterproof. You've got to get up to about 5 mm of neoprene before you get a superior glue bond. That seam isn't possible with HydroSkin and a flat-stitched seam is comfortable and very strong. Obviously the Rodeo Pants will be warmer. You say you've gotten scraped knees during wet exits - the thicker neoprene in the Rodeo Pants would seem to me to give you more cushioning for that. Unless I'm missing something, it's unclear to me how the HS Pants would improve that situation.Answered on 2/28/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I've never worn rodeo pants but these were one of my first purchases when I started kayaking 5 years ago. They are suprisingly warm given their weight.. I'd recommend them.
Happy paddlingAnswered on 2/28/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I cannot completely answer that as i dont have the Rodeo pants... I have the HydroSkin though. the Rodeo pants have neoprene and are likely warmer. the HydroSkin is good thru the fall for me...when I will be splashed but I suppose it all depends on what you mean by cold weather/water...? I boat all year and would not be wearing either of them now unless the chances of me coming out of my kayak were infinitesimal.... I am wearing a drysuit and though i could wear the Hydroskin under that, long johns are cheaper, more comfy and stink less.... Also I am not a fan of really tight clothes....buy these puppies at least one size more than you would ever wear on anything else and you will still be tight. hope that helps
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Do you recommend HydroSkin pants and top for winter standup paddle boarding?Asked on 12/16/2012 by KM from Park City, UT4 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
what state? they are warm but winter is cold here in northern CA. I wear a drysuit and then it doesnt really matter what i have on under it....I wear the hydroskin stuff in spring and fall when it is warm/cool out...they are pretty light really...they keep the breeze off and so forth but you are better in a wetsuit if you are going to get wet. Maybe if you are just on a lake? I dunno. dress for the water temps/conditions always. Hydroskin is LIGHT neoprene (terraprene whatever). Water is about 34 degrees here right now...I would NOT want to be in there in just HydroSkin..A:
HydroSkin is very stretchy and offers excellent mobility, which is great for stand up paddle boarding. However, you need to take water temperature into account. HydroSkin has a 0.5-mm neoprene layer and is best for cool, not frigid water conditions.Answered on 12/17/2012 by Clyde from NRS
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Would you recommend wearing these while mountain biking in the cold wet Oregon winter? Will they keep me dry underneath?Asked on 11/18/2012 by Rob4 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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They will make you sweat a lot while mtb. They are meant for water
activities.Answered on 11/21/2012 by AnonymousA:
The seams aren't waterproof, but are splash resistant. One thing to consider is that they're not breathable. But they should keep you warm!Answered on 11/19/2012 by Clyde from NRS
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How much do these weigh in size medium or small?
I think it would be awesome if you included weights in the descriptions. Pack rafting is getting really popular and packers are generally interested in weight.Asked on 11/8/2012 by Justin Baker from Santa Rosa, CA1 answer
A:
Small is 0.85 pounds, the medium is 0.95 pounds.Answered on 11/8/2012 by Clyde from NRS
