NRS Women's HydroSkin Shirt - S/S
- HydroSkin's 0.5-mm Terraprene™ helps hold in heat without restricting your movement.
- ThermalPlush™ inner lining increases insulation, repels moisture and dries quickly.
- 4-way stretch PowerSpan™ outer layer allows easy, unrestricted mobility.
- Spandex underarms eliminate binding, adding to this top's superior function either as a single outer layer or as a base layer.
- Titanium laminate adhesive aids body heat retention.
- DWR coating forces water to "bead" and roll off the material.
- 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
- Entry Style: Pullover
- Gender Sizing: Women
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by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (4)
- Warm (4)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Fit:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
75%
(3 reviews)
Feels too big
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Fit
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Women's HydroSkin Shirt - S/S:
Product looks good, feels good, yet fit is horrible. the neck is too tight and was way too snug for my large chest. Need a bit of a built in bra space.
- Fit:
- Feels too small
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Stylish
Cons
- Poor Fit
Best Uses
- Kayaking
- Paddling
- Water sports
Comments about NRS Women's HydroSkin Shirt - S/S:
I've been paddling few a couple years now and am still coming round to purchasing all of my essentials. I wanted to upgrade from a synthetic workout shirt to a genuine neoprene top. The HydroSkin was cute, had great reviews, and was from a source I could trust.
Needless to say, I was stoked to receive this in the mail.
Quickly I realized, however, that my body type is not appropriate for this snug fitting top. The shoulders were too tight - I could quickly imagine feeling like a small child was putting me in a leg lock, halfway down the river. And the mid-torso seem just made things awkward. For as tight as my shoulders felt squeezed into the upper half, the bottom half simply flowed away from me. Like I was a disturbingly wilted tulip. Trust me, it looked as awkward as that sounds.
I'm 5'7"(1/2, 140lbs, and have a cross between a swimmer's and runner's build. I work out a lot in both dynamics and have the muscle composition to show for it. I would understand if perhaps my shoulder to hip ratio is not the standard for many of the women shopping here, but if you happen to have a build similar to mine, you might really want to consider looking into the men's section.
I'm not sure why paddle sport apparel wouldn't account for having strong (broad) shoulders, but I really hope it isn't just because we're women.
I'm disappointed but hopeful that this was a one-time case and NRS can help me find something that really does suit me. I'm also hopeful that in the future, the products begin to account for muscular women and that this won't be such a problem for other women.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Long Length
- Snug Fit
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Women's HydroSkin Shirt - S/S:
I used this shirt for snorkeling in the Caribbean, in about 80°F water. I am 5'8" and size Large covered my whole torso snugly. It was very comfortable in the water, easy to move in, kept me warm, and allowed me to stay in the water longer. It was particularly great for deep water offshore snorkeling, where the water was cooler than at the beach. I had an earlier version of this shirt that I wore sea kayaking in New England and it was great for that also.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- Kayaking
Comments about NRS Women's HydroSkin Shirt - S/S:
Works great kayaking
Service and delivery comments:
Prompt and in good condition
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Moisture Wicking
- Snug Fit
- Stylish
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Women's HydroSkin Shirt - S/S:
Excellent product. I am very thin, so some water entered, but it will probably fit most.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS Women's HydroSkin Shirt - S/S
Q:
I am 5'4", about 140lbs. but a female with a chest size of 38D. Medium or Large?? wish i could find a store nearby (Boulder) where i could try them on first!Asked on 12/6/2012 by kathy from Boulder, Co.7 answers
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Size Womens Large, I am 5'3'' 140lb and 36C and the medium is very form-fitting.Answered on 12/8/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Lg.Answered on 12/6/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Definitely get the large!!
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 12/6/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I a same chest size and height although I weight about 20 more lbs. I take the extra large. Medium would be too tight.Answered on 12/7/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Hmmm.I am not the best person to ask on this one, but I will offer what I
can! I have a small chest, 32B - so I'm not familiar with that part of
fitting. But, I am small too.5'5 and about 125 lbs. with pretty strong
shoulders. Are they in women's sizing? I don't have this piece of equipment
(jealous!!!) I'd probably opt for the medium just because of the hydroskin
fabric type being a tiny bit constricting just because of it's nature.
So.my guess is that you would be happier with a large. If they are general
or men's sizing, then I'd probably suggest a medium. I swim in a men's
small. Have you tried Downriver Outfitters??? It's near Golden off Ward
Road, so not too-too far from Boulder. Maybe call them first to see if they
have any in stock.or what they might offer up in terms of advice.
BTW - I love my hydroskin lowers. I wear them daily for commercial guiding
on Clear Creek - and I don't know how I'd survive without them. It's a
great fabric, and it lasts forever, and it provides just the right amount of
insulation. Good Luck and Enjoy!!! JAnswered on 12/6/2012 by Anonymous
A:
Use our Dealer Locator - http://www.nrsweb.com/services/dealerlocator.asp?tn=281 - to find shirts. Looks like the Boulder REI carries HydroSkin.Answered on 12/7/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I would get a large that is what I have. I have simmiller preparations and it works really well. The only thing about this top is that it is a little sung in the sholders. I would def not get a medium.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 12/7/2012 by Anonymous
Merchant response: I hope Lydia will contact us for help in getting gear she can be comfortable in. Unfortunately she did not include her email address so we could contact her.
-Clyde