NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Neoprene Pants, Men's

NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Neoprene Pants, Men's are made for warm days on cool water. They suit paddling a canoe, kayak or SUP board when the air is already warm but the water is still cold. The manufacturer suggests pairing these pants with light top layers, such as NRS Rashguard or Silkweight shirts. This gives you light protection if you fall in and comfort all day.

Main benefits of the NRS HydroSkin 0.5 pants

✓ 0.5 mm HydroSkin neoprene – a thin but warming layer

✓ Titanium adhesive – fine titanium particles reflect body heat back

✓ Nylon and spandex shell – sheds water and stretches well

✓ Smooth interior – does not soak up water, pleasant to wear directly against the skin

✓ Drawcord and raised back waist – covers you both sitting and standing

✓ Paddler's cut – flat seams don't chafe

✓ 363 g – light, fits easily in a bag

Construction and details

Close fit
The pants fit close along the whole length of the leg. Less space is left for water between the skin and the neoprene, so they keep you warmer. The cut is shaped for paddlers and does not restrict the knees or hips.

Waist with drawcord
The waist is tightened with a drawcord, so the pants stay up when you move. At the back the waist is raised higher and has more fabric. It covers your back both when sitting in a kayak and standing on a SUP board. The photo shows the pants from the back.

Shell and lining
The nylon and spandex blend outer sheds water and stretches well. The inside is soft, smooth and does not absorb water, so the pants are pleasant to wear directly against the skin. Flat seams don't chafe over a long day on the water.

Materials and specifications

Neoprene and fabric
The pants are made of 0.5mm HydroSkin neoprene. NRS makes them from Terraprene neoprene. The outside is a 6 oz nylon and spandex fabric, the inside is smooth and does not absorb water. The fabric and neoprene are bonded with a water-based adhesive, which contains fine titanium particles that reflect body heat back.

Specifications
Neoprene: 0.5 mm HydroSkin
Outer fabric: 6 oz nylon and spandex
Titanium adhesive: yes
Glue: water-based
Seams: flat
Waist: drawcord, raised at the back
Fit: close, men's
Weight: 363 g

How to choose the size of the NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Pants

The NRS size chart shows body measurements, not the measurements of the garment itself. Measure your waist, hips and inseam from the crotch to the ankle, then compare them with the chart. The pants have a close-fitting cut. In the manufacturer's photos the 185 cm tall model wears size L.

Who are the NRS HydroSkin 0.5 neoprene pants for?

✓ Canoe and kayak paddlers in spring and autumn

✓ SUP paddlers who may fall into cool water

✓ Rafters on warm days on cool rivers

✓ Those who need light protection rather than a thick wetsuit

This is thin neoprene. It keeps you warm on a cool day, but for cold water choose a thicker wetsuit or a dry suit. For your feet in cool water, NRS HydroSkin 0.5 neoprene socks are a good fit.

The NRS HydroSkin 0.5 are light, stretchy men's neoprene pants that don't get in the way of a full day's paddling. VAKA Sport is the official NRS dealer in the Baltic states, and these pants come with a 24-month warranty.