Level Six Women's Duchess Drytop at NRSweb.com

Specifically designed for women, the Level Six Duchess Drytop offers unrestricted body movement, a great fit and a great look at a price you can afford.

Level Six eXhaust 2.5 layer fabric is waterproof, breathable, light and packable for comfort and convenience.
Double tunnel design integrates with your sprayskirt to keep water out.
High-quality latex neck and wrist gaskets form a waterproof seal.
The Level Six DCS waist closure uses adjustable webbing straps for a bombproof seal.
Wrist and neck gaskets are protected by neoprene cuffs.

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Material: 185g/m2 nylon, 2.5 layer ripstop eXhaust
Waterproof: Yes
Breathable: Yes
Neck Closure: Latex gasket with neoprene volcano-style overcuff
Wrist Closure: Latex gaskets with polyurethane overcuffs
Waist System: Dual Cinch System (DCS) with hook-and-loop panels
Double Tunnel: Yes
Pockets: No
Latex Neck Gasket: Yes
Latex Wrist Gaskets: Yes
Reflective Detailing: Yes
Gender Sizing: Women

Level 6 Women's Sizing

Size	Waist	Chest
XS	4	28"-30"
S	6	30"-32"
M	8	32"-34"
L	10	36"-38"
XL	12	40"-42"

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Level Six Women's Duchess Drytop

4.3

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4/12/2011

4.0

Good product

By Liv

from Pittsburgh, PA

Pros

Breathable
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Level Six Women's Duchess Drytop:

Took a swim wearing this top paired with Athena Dry Pants. Kept my dry. Paired with some fleece undernearth also kept me warm all day. Weather was low 40's.

3/12/2011

4.0

fully satisfied

By Allan

from Phoenix, AZ

Pros

Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Level Six Women's Duchess Drytop:

This is my first dry top. I have used a semi-dry top before. The neck gasket is less comfortable but it does keep the water out well kayaking. I stretch it a little with a bowl over night before each use and that makes it comfortable enough. I have not swam with it on yet, but it has kept my shirt completely dry when I roll. I am happy with it. The first one I got was too small but NRS exchanged it for a larger size without any problems.

1/2/2011

5.0

Came off the river totally DRY

By The Roller

from Sinking Spring, Pa

Pros

Breathable
Durable
Gasket fit perfect
Good Fit
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

All Pluses no negatives

Best Uses

Great in cold water
Play without restriction

Comments about Level Six Women's Duchess Drytop:

Spent a comfortable day in cold water with unrestricted movement. Gaskets at wrist and neck were firm, waterproof and not choking.Other than being warm and dry I would not have known I had a drytop on.

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Q:
I saw this dry top in a store last fall and thought that the waist 'straps' looked cumbersome when compared to regular velcro closures. Are they comfortable or not? Do they get in the way?
Asked on 3/11/2013 by paddlerchick from Carbondale, CO
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  A:
  This dry top was a gift to a friend. Thus far, she has not complained about
  the straps. However, I can see where you are coming from. Her PFD is a
  Ninja so it fits her small frame better and has less straps to maybe
  "interfere" with the waist straps on the Duchess. I did get some feedback
  from my friend on the having to "burp" the dry top a little as she was
  suffering from the puffy sleeves syndrome. Other than that she said the dry
  top was comfortable and functioned appropriately. I am broader shouldered
  and tall so I have the men's Duke dry top. I don't have the same issue of
  "burping" the top but it is equally as comfy. Hope this helps. Let me know
  if you need anything else.
  *Ericka Heath, MSSL, BMUI*
  *World Kayak Ambassador-Charlotte Region
  Answered on 3/12/2013 by SgtRiverRat from North Carolina
- A:
  The strap system gives a very positive closure around the waist and many boaters like the system. However, some boaters find that their life jackets apply pressure that causes the tri-glide buckles to dig into their sides.
  Answered on 3/11/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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  A:
  I bought the same top for my girlfriend. the waist band system has been
  fine, only issue is the protective skirt around the neck seal. It was too
  small for her to fit her head thru and we had to trim it back and sew it
  down.
  -Harry
  Answered on 3/11/2013 by Anonymous
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  A:
  They do not seem cumbersome to me. I was very happy with this purchase. The quality and the fabric especially. However, I should mention that I haven't used it much during the winter and still need to break it in.
  Answered on 3/12/2013 by Anonymous
Level Six Women's Duchess Drytop
Q:
Really trying to find a small in the violet. Why the huge price difference?
Asked on 1/6/2013 by RiverRat
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- A:
  The small Duchess in violet should be in stock the first week in March. The discounted color is being discontinued, so is on closeout.
  Answered on 1/7/2013 by Clyde from NRS
Level Six Women's Duchess Drytop
Q:
I am not sure if I should get a medium or a large. The specs for the medium seem to be accurate, especially with the chest size. However, if you are putting more gear underneath, is it better to go with the large?
Asked on 10/7/2012 by Rivrcatchr from Harrisburg, pa
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  A:
  I recommend going up a size; I fit the small specs but got medium. Having a little extra room is no big deal, but too small/not enough room for layers will feel restrictive
  Kate
  Sent from my iPhone
  Answered on 10/7/2012 by Anonymous
Level Six Women's Duchess Drytop
Q:
I am looking at both this and the NRS revolution drytop. I have heard good reviews on the NRS drytop and it too is on clearance as this one is. I am looking for a top that is going to keep me 99% dry and 100% warm during fall and winter whitewater kayaking. I want something that I can roll and playboat in that will keep me dry. I understand in rolls there may be some slight leakage between seams of the dry pants and dry top that may cause dampness, but I am looking for no major leaks and overall warmth in 30-50F weather (which means obviously colder water) that I can stay paddling in all day.
Asked on 9/13/2012 by AP from Atlanta
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- A:
  Either of these tops should work for you. Of course, we're really proud of the Revolution, but we wouldn't be carrying Level Six if we didn't think they made a good product.
  Answered on 9/14/2012 by Clyde from NRS
Level Six Women's Duchess Drytop
Q:
What is the arm length on medium size and large size?
Asked on 9/11/2012 by Shredder from Landenberg, PA
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  A:
  My wife has a medium Duchess Drytop, the length on the bottom of the sleeve
  from the armpit to the end of the cuff is 22.5". FYI, I don't know how
  well the Duchess works, but I have the Duke and water leaks in through the
  arms pretty quickly and easily. It's not a ton of water, but enough to be
  noticed and be cold if the water is cold. Neck gasket works well though.
  Answered on 9/12/2012 by Anonymous
- A:
  From center of back to end of sleeve cuff - Medium 32", Large 34".
  Answered on 9/12/2012 by Clyde from NRS

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