NRS Extreme SAR Drysuit
- Designed specifically for our hardworking rescue customers, the breathable, waterproof, 320-denier TriTon™ fabric will hold up to years of abuse.
- Super tough Cordura® exterior material reinforces seat, elbows and knees for rugged protection in high-wear areas.
- Neoprene padding in the elbows and knees provide extra protection while working in the field.
- The attached latex socks keep the water out and your feet much warmer.
- With the help of the internal suspenders, you can comfortably wear the top of the suit down around your waist while away from the water.
- A self-draining thigh pocket and a splash proof arm pocket keep all the essentials close at hand.
- Heavy-duty YKK® waterproof men's relief zipper lets you answer nature's call without having to take the whole suit off.
- Heavy-duty YKK waterproof entry zipper seals out water.
- Seams are sealed with tough liquid rubber RSeal™ so they cannot leak, ever.
- Liquid neoprene coated latex gaskets are more durable than standard gaskets providing a long lasting, waterproof seal.
- Neoprene outer cuffs with adjustable hook-and-loop closures on the neck, wrist and ankles protect the latex gaskets.
- Reflective material on the wrists and piping help visibility in low-light and foggy conditions.
- Pull cord waist adjustment allows for a more custom fit.
- Material: 320-denier, 3 layer TriTon™
- Waterproof: Yes
- Breathable: Yes
- Neck Closure: Liquid neoprene coated latex gasket with adjustable hook-and-loop
- Wrist Closure: Liquid neoprene coated latex gaskets with adjustable hook-and-loop overcuffs
- Waist System: Drawcord with barrel lock adjustment
- Ankle Closures: Adjustable hook-and-loop
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Pockets:
- 1 - Front
- 1 - Sleeve
- Latex Neck Gasket: Yes
- Latex Wrist Gaskets: Yes
- Latex Ankle Gaskets: No
- Socks: Latex
- Relief Zipper: Yes
- Reflective Detailing: Yes
- Gender Sizing: Men
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Features:
- Liquid RSeal on the interior seams
- Cordura® reinforced seat, elbows and knees
- Padded knees and elbows
- Adjustable internal suspenders
- Heavy-duty YKK® waterproof zippers
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Pros
- Reflective Stripes
- Reliable
- Rugged Fabric
- Suspenders
- Waterproof
Cons
- Bulky
- Rubber Booties
- Sizing
Best Uses
- SAR
Comments about NRS Extreme SAR Drysuit:
Use it for fire department's Advanced Tactical Rescue Team. Suit stands up to a lot of abuse and have never had a problem with it. Only complaints are the sizing and the booties. As mentioned previously, dedicated XL and XXL sizes would be great. I'm 6'2" 180lbs. and I am swimming in a XL/XXL. The rubber booties can also be problematic. They do a great job keeping my feet dry and warm but trying to get neoprene-lined boots on/off is a chore. Best solution found is to put plastic baggies over them before putting on boots. Maybe put some kind of material on outside of them or sell an over bootie for them?
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Pros
- Reliable
- Waterproof
Cons
- Lack Of Sizes
Best Uses
- Canoeing
- River Surveys
- Sea Kayaking
Comments about NRS Extreme SAR Drysuit:
This drysuit seems really well made and robust. I did manage to puncture it on my first outing, but I cannot blame that on the suit as I was handling sharp equipment. Using it for snorkel surveys of cold, fast, and shallow salmon rivers so bumping and grinding on the rocks is the norm.
Found myself, 6'1" and 185lbs to be right in between the M/L and XL/XXL (which is HUGE). Dedicated M and L sizes would be nice.
The zipper sticks out a bit, but not a big deal.
Comfortable and easy to get on. The suspenders are fantastic when hiking in and out of locations. Pockets useful and well-located. Good suit.
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Pros
- Gret VISIBILTY
Cons
- Suspenders arnt great
- Waist strap no good
Best Uses
- Rivers
- Swiftwater rescues
Comments about NRS Extreme SAR Drysuit:
I Used this product for my Fire Department team; I choose this suit cause of it bright Red color and the reflective strips and the Indy-glow was veary smart play for any rescue team especialy at night opps.The pockets are cool and the padding well You could defiently could not ask for much more.I used mine few times. Butt i whish i could say that i kept it for longer use though NRS need to think about this style for smaller people... (women): Are smaller statured so, I have to sell mine knowly that they do not have one out in the same style for me. So maybe in the near furture I could be the first 5"2-128lbs to try one out size. Thank You NRS for designing a grest suit in a long while out of all companys dsigns for rescue. If You like to E-mail me at FFHolmesIFC4[@] I would love feed back too.
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Yes they help me out tremendiously on your other products, I love NRS I will continue to shop for your products.
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Best Uses
- Rescue
Comments about NRS Extreme SAR Drysuit:
I've had this product for approximately 1 year and it has performed well in numerous swiftwater rescue situations (extreme cold and heat). It is very durable with extra-thick fabric in high wear areas of the seat and knees. I have a 2nd new one in hand (no charge) after customer service was unable to repair a severely torn rubber foot. Although I've been extremely satisfied -- the sleeve and ankle fabric cuffs are a bit cumbersome and tend not to stay velcroed when in the water. It's minor but something NRS could improve upon in future versions. Overall, it has just enough pockets for very small items but not so many to become annoying. Thanks NRS for a great suit and exceptional customer service. I give it 4.5 stars and 5 with a cuff tweak.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Heavy Duty Construction
- High visibility
- Suspenders are Great
Cons
- No 'Energlow' sleeves
- Spray skirt cover
- Waist Adjustment
- Zipper covers
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
- Kayak Camping
- Ocean Swells
- Rivers
Comments about NRS Extreme SAR Drysuit:
While I'm not in the Search and Rescue (SAR) profession, I wanted a suit that could handle walking through occasional brush and the wear and tear associated with kayaking. I also wanted a high visibility dry suit because I do a lot of solo paddling.
This suit really is built like a tank. The heavy duty fabric, liquid neoprene seam sealant and solid latex gaskets do a great job keeping you dry. The suspenders are great for keeping the suit up and you really don't have to tie the arms across your chest if you walking around with it only partially on. The padded elbows and knees are nice, which are also reinforced, along with the seat.
In order to add some extra protection to the laytex booties, I wear a pair of NRS Hydroskin wetsock over them. That works out really well. I've worn both the NRS Boundry and Sasquatch shoes with this suit. I just bought them one size larger.
I have last years model with the 'energlow' arm panels. The red and white contrast is great and the panels glow nicely at night. I'm not sure why NRS doesn't have them on this years model.
The only item that I think needs fixing is the adjustable shock cord waistband. I would recommend that NRS pull that and replace it with an adjustable web belt with a quick detachable nylon snap buckle.
I would also like to see covers for the zippers and a spray skirt cover would be nice, but may not be appropriate for this suits main purpose.
Despite the couple of very minor things that I'd like to see changed, this is an outstanding dry suit and I would not hesitate to buy it again.
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Q:
Is it ok to hang this suit on small metal hangers? ( Extreme SAR dry suit )
What is the proper way to store the suit for quick deployment ?
Thank youAsked on 3/15/2013 by John from Rochester, NY1 answer
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John, I recommend a sturdier hanger, something with a wider surface that's touching the suit. I use wooden hangers on my drysuits. Coat the zipper teeth with Zip Tech, Item # 2288, so they work easily, leave the zippers open to help preserve the sealing surface and store in a cool, dry space, out of sunlight. Periodically inspect the latex gaskets and socks and treat them with Seal Saver, Item # 2295, to make sure they're ready to go when you are. Be safe!Answered on 3/15/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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It seems this product has been made for SAR activity so I would like to know if this would be a good choice for sea kayaking and white water DR.
If you are wearing this product for sea kayaking and/or white water kayaking, let me know about your feeling. If you specify the pros and cons of this product for those activities, I appreciate it very much.
Also I would like to know how much this Drysuit weighs so if you have this one, put it onto a scale for me, please.
Thank you!Asked on 2/1/2013 by Gen from Kanagawa, Japan3 answers
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The SAR Drysuit is very tough, made durable for the hard wear that rescue professionals put on a suit. For kayaking the Inversion Drysuit, with the overskirt that goes over your sprayskirt tunnel, is a much better choice.Answered on 2/1/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I use the NRS extreme drysuit (circa 2007) for sea kayaking. In general I have been happy with it. It is made of a heavier fabric than most of the other dry suits which will make it more durable, the main downside of this is that it is quite warm and doesn't seem to breath as well as a thinner fabric might. In general I have been happy with this product for cold weather kayaking but would not recommend it, if you want something that you can wear when it is above 60F or so. For cold weather it works great.Answered on 2/1/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Hi.
This drysuit is made for SAR activity. It is very robust and comfortable for all day wear. I have worn this product mostly for snorkel surveys of salmon in cold rivers with both rapids and pools. It is not designed for sea or white water kayaking. Suits for those activities, which I also do and have a drysuit for, all have a skirt tube. This feature is a layer that goes over the kayak skirt, effectively sealing out water from entering the cockpit.. Without it, even tight skirts will allow water in the boat. This suit was not designed for those activities and as such, does not have a skirt tube.
Having said that, in waters that are cold, but not overly rough or wavy, it will suit the purpose but not as well as a specifically designed kayaking drysuit. I don't have a scale to weigh it, but it is easily heavier than my gore-tex kayaking drysuit, though more robust for heavier use so it is justified.
Hope this helps.
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Q:
is it possible to dive with ? and what is the max depth ?Asked on 12/7/2012 by xavier the frenchfrog from la valette du var , france3 answers
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The zippers are dive-type, but this is designed for surface use. Sorry, can't give you any advice on dive applications.Answered on 12/7/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I'm sure that you could dive with this product, however you will need
additional ballast to maintain neutral buoyancy and you will need to put a
finger under the collar or sleeve to get as much air out as possible prior
to your descent.
As for max depth... you may be the one to discover it! (I'd guess that it
would probably make it to 80-90 feet.
One word of warning: it may be uncomfortable given the additional pressure
present underwater. Be sure your layers are well aligned!Answered on 12/7/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Hi,
No, the NRS SAR Extreme Drysuit is not a SCUBA diving drysuit. Drysuits for that sport have an air relief valve and a valve to connect to the air supply for buoyancy control purposes. This suit is meant for work in and around cold water but not for SCUBA diving. I've used it snorkeling very cold rivers during surveys for certain fish species and it is great, rugged and comfortable.
Hope this helps.
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Q:
Can you stencil words on the suit? If so, what can you use to do this? I would like to put " Fire Dept". Our department uses the Triton Drysuits. ThanksAsked on 11/17/2012 by Ryan from Rye, NY1 answer
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Yes, you can apply lettering to the suit. Check with a local screen-printing company for the best ink to use.Answered on 11/19/2012 by Clyde from NRS
