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Guide To Technical Clothing – Jackets & Drysuits
Oct
In this first guide to technical clothing we simplify the differences between our Nookie drysuits and jackets to keep you dry, warm and protected from the elements in the right situation. We highlight the key features of each garment, the conditions they thrive in and the activities they are most suited to.
DRYSUITS
Let’s start at the top of the range, with our newest addition;
Octane Women’s Drysuit
Designed and created by the all female design team at Nookie, who between them have decades of experience designing and making successful technical clothing as well as kayaking out in the elements.
KEY FEATURES:
Designed around the unique female form using anthropometric data to create a considered fit to suit women.
Waterproof and breathable 4ply fabric
MasterSeal Ti Zip with back entry
MasterSeal Ti Zip Drop Seat
Neoprene outer neck and wrist cuffs
Inner latex neck and wrist cuffs
Asymmetric waterproof fabric socks
Made in the U.K.
Charger Drysuit
A predominant part of the Nookie range for a few years, the Charger has faithful followers around the World due to its versatility and ultimate reliability.
KEY FEATURES:
Designed to fit you, there are not acres of excess fabric, this performance led suit features an anatomical dynamic fit to move with you.
Waterproof and breathable 4ply fabric
MasterSeal Ti Zip with back entry
MasterSeal Ti Zip Relief Zip
Neoprene outer neck and wrist cuffs
Inner latex neck and wrist cuffs
Asymmetric waterproof fabric socks
Made in the U.K.
Blaze Suit
The Blaze Suit is essentially the same suit with the same fabrics as the Charger Drysuit in a different colour and with a different neck system.
KEY FEATURES:
The Ti Glide neoprene neck is comfortable against your skin whilst still creating a good seal.
Single Cone Ti Glide Neoprene Neck
Waterproof and breathable 4ply fabric
MasterSeal Ti Zip with back entry
MasterSeal Ti Zip Relief Zip
Neoprene outer wrist cuffs
Inner latex wrist cuffs
Asymmetric waterproof fabric socks
Made in the U.K.
CONDITIONS:
Autumn/Winter/Early Spring when conditions are wet, windy and cold.
WEAR WITH:
Team up with layered insulation for the ultimate performance.
Core Hybrid Thermal Base – Lightweight insulation with wicking properties for milder days.
Iceman – All in one Polartec® recycled fleece thermal for those really cold days, or slightly less active adventures – you know the ones, where you’re paddling slower than usual, waiting for the group.
ACTIVITIES
Whitewater Kayaking, Sea Kayaking, General Touring/Recreation, Winter SUP’ing, Dinghy Sailing.
Good river levels with fresh, cold Devon water.
JACKETS – WATERPROOF DRY TOPS
Storm Jacket
The Storm Jacket will battle the elements with you in stormy waters and offer protection from the in the cold.
KEY FEATURES
The U.K. made Nookie Storm sea kayaking jacket is designed to take the rough sea with the smooth waters in its stride.
Adjustable zip-away storm hood
Inner neoprene adjustable neck
Zipped venting fleece lined collar
Waterproof and breathable 4ply fabric
Neoprene outer wrist cuffs
Inner latex wrist cuffs
Zipped pockets
Made in the U.K.
CONDITIONS
Changeable weather. For cooler days on the sea, when you don’t know quite what to expect. Protect yourself from a rain storm with the stow-away hood. Waterproof wind protection.
WEAR WITH
Team up with layered insulation for the ultimate performance.
Core Hybrid Thermal Base – Lightweight insulation with wicking properties for milder days.
Pro Bib Salopettes – Double Waist – Create an almost dry two piece for more warmth and peace of mind.
Rockhopper Buoyancy Aid – High floatation PFD with hydration pouch and lots of storage.
ACTIVITIES
Sea Kayaking, General Recreation/Touring, Dinghy Sailing.
Turbo Jacket
Full-dry double latex whitewater kayaking jacket with neoprene outer neck and cuffs.
KEY FEATURES
Waterproof and breathable 4ply fabric
Neoprene outer neck and wrist cuffs
Inner latex neck and wrist cuffs
Double Waist for spraydeck
Made in the U.K.
CONDITIONS
Autumn/Winter/Early Spring when conditions are wet, windy and cold.
WEAR WITH
Team up with layered insulation for the ultimate performance.
Core Hybrid Thermal Base – Lightweight insulation with wicking properties for milder days.
Evolution Dry Trousers – For an equally dry bottom half.
ACTIVITIES
Whitewater Kayaking, Sea Kayaking, General Touring/Recreation in colder climates, winter SUP’ing and Dinghy Sailing.
Rush Jacket
Technical waterproof and breathable kayaking dry jacket with adjustable glideskin glued & blindstitched (GBS) neoprene neck.
KEY FEATURES
Waterproof and breathable 4ply fabric
Glideskin neoprene neck with power-band elastic adjuster
Neoprene outer wrist cuffs
Inner latex wrist cuffs
Double Waist for spraydeck
Made in the U.K.
CONDITIONS
All year round. From sunny snow-melt days in Europe to cold, windy wet days.
WEAR WITH
Team up with layered insulation for the ultimate performance.
Core Hybrid Thermal Base – Lightweight insulation with wicking properties for milder days.
Neoprene Strides – 3.0mm wetsuit leggings for warmth in and out of the water.
ACTIVITIES
Whitewater Kayaking, Freestyle Kayaking, Sea Kayaking, General Touring/Recreation, SUP’ing and Dinghy Sailing.
We hope you have found this Guide to Technical Clothing helpful and if you have any questions about our products feel free to contact our team.
JACKETS – WATERPROOF SPLASH TOPS
With a few new additions to this range there’s something for everyone.
Drift Smock
Hooded waterproof half-zip jacket with venting collar and zipped pocket.
KEY FEATURES
Waterproof and breathable 2ply fabric
Elasticated hood
Zipped Venting Neck
Neoprene wrist cuffs
Zipped Pocket
Elasticated Waist
Made in the U.K.
CONDITIONS
All year round. Great for wind, rain and splash protection.
WEAR WITH
Team up with layered insulation for the ultimate performance.
Core Hybrid Thermal Base – Lightweight insulation with wicking properties for milder days.
NKE Centre Salopettes – Durable, breathable waterproof over trouser bib style salopettes with adjustable braces.
ACTIVITIES
Perfect for a day out on your SUP (Stand-Up-Paddleboard), your Sit–On-Top Kayak or in your Canoe or Dinghy.
NKE Centre Smock
This over the head style jacket has a helmet compatible hood with elasticated adjustment.
KEY FEATURES
Waterproof and breathable 2ply fabric
Colour coded sizes
Elasticated hood (helmet compatible)
Hook & loop venting neck
Neoprene wrist cuffs
Elasticated waist
CONDITIONS
All year round. Great for wind, rain. Especially if the wind is a bit sideways and you need the extra protection from the hood.
WEAR WITH
Team up with layered insulation for the ultimate performance.
Core Hybrid Thermal Base – Lightweight insulation with wicking properties for milder days.
NKE Centre Salopettes – Durable, breathable waterproof over trouser bib style salopettes with adjustable braces.
ACTIVITIES
Versatile for everything from SUP (stand-up-paddling), kayaking, canoeing, dinghy sailing and outdoor adventures.
NKE Centre Jacket
Tried and tested for heavy duty use by outdoor activity providers.
KEY FEATURES
Waterproof and breathable 2ply fabric
Colour coded sizes
Adjustable neoprene neck with Velcro tab
Hook & loop venting neck
Neoprene wrist cuffs
Adjustable waist
CONDITIONS
All year round. Great for wind, rain and splash protection.
WEAR WITH
Team up with layered insulation for the ultimate performance.
Core Hybrid Thermal Base – Lightweight insulation with wicking properties for milder days.
NKE Centre Salopettes – Durable, breathable waterproof over trouser bib style salopettes with adjustable braces.
ACTIVITIES
The perfect first splash top cag centre jacket for canoeing, kayaking, SUP and other watersports.
We hope you enjoyed our Guide To Technical Clothing – Jackets & Drysuits. We’ve got more helpful guides on the way.