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This drysuit is manufactured by the Dutch company JS Watersports, and I tested it for 3 minutes in the icy-cold Roer at an air temperature of 5 degrees above zero. What should you pay attention to when purchasing a drysuit?
1. Pay close attention to the specifications provided by the manufacturer regarding your clothing size and height.
2. Try on your drysuit comfortably with sufficient underclothing before testing it in the water. In most cases, suppliers may be difficult if you return the suit to them after using it in the water.
3. Treat the zipper with Tizip each time before putting on the suit, and never use force when opening and closing the zipper. The zipper is the most vulnerable part of a drysuit.
4. Always hang a drysuit on a hanger after use and never hang it near a radiator, and certainly never lay it on one.
5. Never use cleaning agents to clean the suit, except for the products recommended by the manufacturer.
6. Never put a drysuit in a washing machine!
The suit is made of trilaminate with a neoprene neck and sleeves sealed with latex cuffs. The fixed latex socks ensure that your feet stay dry. To protect these socks from sharp objects, it's best to wear (neoprene) shoes or boots with a sturdy sole.
Release as much air as possible from the suit before entering the water. You can do this through the neck and sleeves. Too much air in the suit, especially in the lower part, can be life-threatening if you end up in the water. Always wear a life jacket, even though a drysuit often provides additional buoyancy.
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