Kokatat Meridian Hydrus 3L Mens Drysuit (2022)

Kokatat Meridian Hydrus 3L Mens Drysuit (2022)

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For paddlers looking for a great dry suit on a budget, look no further than the Kokatat Hydrus 3.0 Meridian dry suit. The Hydrus 3.0 Meridian is made in Arcata, CA and incorporates all the features of the GORE-TEX version including Kokatat's superior construction techniques, integrated socks, watersports entry and relief zippers, but at a lower price. This proprietary three-layer fabric is exceptionally waterproof and breathable, and still carries Kokatat's limited lifetime warranty, and best of all it is cheaper than the Gore-Tex version of the same designed suit.

Features

Hydrus 3.0 (3 layer) fabric
Nylon waterproof front entry zipper
Nylon waterproof front relief zipper for men, rear dropseat for women
Latex gasket with neoprene punch through collar and cuffs
Hydrus 3.0 (3 layer) socks
Dual adjustable overskirt with "hook & loop" compatible neoprene
Self-draining, zippered chest pocket with key lanyard
Adjustable bungee drawcord at waist
Reinforced seat and knee patches; self-draining
Every suit 100% fill tested; guaranteed to be dry

As one of our customers have said 'You'll be enjoying the comfort long after you forget about the money'.

Delivery

PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THESE SERVICES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR LOCATION AND THE DELIVERY SERVICE IS NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY 3RD PARTY CARRIER

Our aim is that orders received by noon on weekdays will be despatched that day if the item is in stock. Please note that, other than delivery by Royal Mail, orders will be delivered on weekdays only, excluding Bank Holidays.

Our standard shipping charges are:

For single orders under £50.00 we charge £4.95 for delivery by Royal Mail 2nd Class Tracked Post

For single orders over £50 of small to medium-sized items, delivery is free

Age-verified services will incur an additional £8.95

For single orders of paddles, boats or paddleboards there may be a charge depending on the size of the item and the delivery address. This charge will be shown during checkout. Any charge which is dependant on the delivery address is to reflect additional charges by our carriers.

You may be able to upgrade the delivery service, depending on your order and the delivery address. The options available and their cost will be listed during checkout.

Most large products, such as boats and paddles, are sent by carrier or delivered in our van and will require a signature on receipt. We will contact you prior to despatch to agree the best delivery date. Delivery may be any time between 8am and 6pm.

See full Terms and Conditions for more information click here.

Technical & Sizing

Technical Specifications

Hydrus 3.0 (3 layer) fabric
Nylon waterproof front relief zipper for men, rear dropseat for women
Hydrus 3.0 (3 layer) socks
Self-draining, zippered chest pocket with key lanyard
Every suit 100% fill tested; guaranteed to be dry
Nylon waterproof front entry zipper
Latex gasket with neoprene punch through collar and cuffs
Dual adjustable overskirt with "hook & loop" compatible neoprene
Adjustable bungee drawcord at waist
Reinforced seat and knee patches; self-draining

Heat is lost to the environment in four ways

Radiation - Heat flows from a warmer object to a cooler one. Since your body is often warmer than the air, you lose heat when your skin is exposed. With the right clothing covering your body and a hat, you’ll probably be more comfortable.

Convection - Heat is lost through air movement. A cold, windy day will steal your heat and energy faster than a calm day. Windproof garments will cut convective heat loss.

Conduction - Heat is lost with contact with something cold and that loss is up to 32 times faster when that something cold is water. Conductive heat loss can be balanced with good insulation.

Evaporation - Heat dissipates when moisture leaves the body as vapor (perspiration). Even though it may be cold outside, if you are exerting yourself, you will sweat. As that sweat evaporates your body will get colder. You can manage that moisture with a good system of moisture wicking, hydrophobic insulation and breathable, waterproof clothing. By the way, cotton holds moisture, so it is not the best clothing to wear if you are trying to stay warm and dry.

How to put on a dry suit

Trying on a dry suit for the first time can be awkward. An assistant who knows how a dry suit should fit would be advisable (your local dealer, a friend who paddles, etc.) Find something to sit on- a chair or bench is better than the floor. Remove rings, earrings, watches and other sharp objects that might tear a gasket. Take your shoes & socks off, step into each leg, pull suit up to waist and push feet through ankle gaskets or socks. Cinch the waist draw cord. Slide left hand all the way through the sleeve and gasket; follow with the right hand. With both hands, grab the opening of the neck gasket and stretch the gasket a bit while ducking into the suit and up through the neck gasket (this should be one motion). Do not pull the gasket over your head by pulling on the fabric or the base of the gasket. (Use the same care when removing.)

Trimming is not taboo!

The neck gasket on your Kokatat dry suit is designed to be trimmed (Kokatat wrist gaskets are not designed this way). The neck gasket should fit tightly without being too constricting. If stretching the gasket over a form does not increase the comfort, trim the gasket one ring at a time until it is comfortable but does not allow water in when you are swimming (see gasket trimming instructions). Consult your dealer or Kokatat customer service if you have any questions, and remember, cut once and test before cutting again!

Kokatat Men's Size Chart

	Small	Medium	Large	Xtra Large	Xtra Xtra Large	XXXL	L King
Chest	35-38	38-41	41-44	44-48	48-53	56-58	53-57
Waist	28-31	31-34	34-37	37-41	41-45	46-48	45-55
Girth	59-63	63-67	68-72	72-76	76-80	n/a	72-76
Hips	36-39	39-41	41-44	44-47	47-50	n/a	50-52
Inseam	29-30	30-31	31-32	32-33	32-33	n/a	50-52
Sleeve	30-32	32-34	34-35	35-36	36-37	37	34-35
Height	5'2-5'6	5'6-6'	5'10-6'2	6'-6'6	6'-6'6	6'-6'4	5'10-6'2
Weight	52-64kg	67-79kg	79-91kg	91-109kg	100-118kg	100-118kg	109-127kg
Neck Gasket	Small	Large	Large	Large	Large	Large	Large
Wrist Gasket	Small	Large	Large	Large	Large	Large	Large
Built in Sock	Sm(39-41)	Md(42-44)	Md(42-44)	Md(42-44)	Lg(45-48)	n/a	Md(42-44)

Mens Measuring Guidelines

Made by hand in Arcata, California Kokatat builds thousands of dry suits, one at a time, every year in their factory in northern California. For more than 40 years they have developed design patterns and manufacturing techniques that ensure that each suit they sell is completely dry. In fact, they perform an individual water test on every suit they make.

If they can’t fit you into one of their stock sizes, why not get a dry suit made to order. On the other hand, explore your individuality. Choose your own unique color combination and select from a long list of additional options and you’ll end up with a suit that fits like a glove (that’s confusing) and a look that will be the envy of your paddling partners.

Kokatat will hand build a dry suit from the measurements and information provided by our customer. We recommend that all measurements be performed by an authorised and trained Kokatat retailer. Be sure to follow the measuring instructions below carefully. Kokatat is not responsible for the fit of a dry suit if the information provided is incorrect or incomplete. Measure twice, cut once. Please note these will be special orders and CANNOT be returned if incorrect.

Drysuit Measuring Instructions

Tips:

Do not measure yourself. Measurements should be performed by an authorized and trained Kokatat retailer. Failing that, someone you trust to get in close with a cloth measuring tape.
Just relax! Look forward and stand up straight with your feet about 12 inches apart.
Don’t move around and look straight ahead. Stop looking at your measuring partner or the floor. Remember, relax!
Take measurements in street clothes and bare feet, preferably washed.
DO NOT make allowances for insulation layers under the suit. Kokatat patterns are designed to allow for adequate layering under dry suits.
All circumferences should be taken at the widest point. If you happen to be measuring your wife or mother-in-law, you may want to refer to this as… oh, forget it.
Again… measure twice, cut once.

The following measurements should be taken on the person’s front side:

CHEST:Take this measurement at the widest point. This is usually at the nipple area. Do not hold your breath, just relax. If the person is muscular, take a second measurement at the armpit area, across the upper chest. Use the larger of the two measurements.

WAIST: Measure just above your hip bone where your body bends when bending sideways.

HIPS: Take this measurement from the side to ensure the correct placement of the tape. Place the tape around the hips and across the widest point of the buttocks. This might be a good time to come up with a descriptive word other than “widest”. Make sure that all pockets are empty.

INSEAM: This is also referred to as the “crotch to ankle bone” measurement for those very secure individuals. Have the person stand with legs straight and feet about 12” apart. Have them hold their hand to the side, with palm facing out. Place the end of the measuring tape between their first two fingers. Ask them to place the hand with the tape in their crotch area, snug up against the body. Just relax! Stretch the tape straight down your ankle bone. Ask the person to look straight ahead, turn their head to the right and cough.

GIRTH: This measurement is for the entire torso length. Place the tape at the base of the neck on top of the shoulder. Run the tape down the front, through the crotch and up the back to the starting point on the shoulder.

This final measurement should be taken on the backside:

SPINE TO WRIST: Hold arm directly out to the side, parallel to the floor, palm down. Bend the elbow forward, stop hand in front of nose. Place the tape at the base of the neck, starting at the spine. Run tape along the arm, turn at the elbow, measuring to the wrist bone.

Sizing Notes

Kokatat garments are sized with ample room for ventilation and to be comfortable over an insulating layer. For all stock product please refer to the stock sizes in the sizing chart.

If you don’t fit into the stock sizes, Kokatat can add and subtract length in the sleeves and arms, and add length to the torso of stock sizes. See our custom suit builder for more details.

Warranty & Care

Kokatat strives to make the best apparel and gear for paddling in the world. All of our products are developed by paddlers, for paddlers in our Arcata, CA facility. Our dry suits are individually tested and inspected for complete dry performance before they leave the factory. If it leaks as a result of something we’ve done, we’ll repair or replace it at no cost to you.

We encourage our customers to utilize our service facilities to maintain the top performance of your Kokatat products. Customer satisfaction is at the foundation of our business practices and we will always work to ensure that our products perform at the highest level as intended.

All Kokatat products are fully guaranteed to the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship for the reasonable life of the item. Products found to be defective will be repaired or replaced at Kokatat’s option. Repairs due to normal wear and tear, accident, abuse, etc., will be made for a reasonable charge. Latex gaskets are not covered by the Kokatat warranty. There is a 2 year limited warranty on all Hydrus 2.5 suits. Kokatat specifically disavows any other representative warranty or liability relative to the condition or use of the product.

Product Care

see general care instructions
Machine or hand wash cool with liquid detergent
Hang to dry
Do not bleach or dry clean
Store it dry, hanging, or loosely folded

Washing

When washing, always follow sewn-in care instructions. With dry suits and dry tops Kokatat recommends using cold water, delicate cycle, gentle liquid soap, with no bleach or harsh chemicals, and high water volume, in a front loading machine. Rinse well (which may mean running it through a second time, inside out with no soap OR use a cold shower). Line dry.

Gasket Care and Repair

Latex gaskets need to be treated every 4–6 weeks to prevent drying and cracking. Kokatat recommends 303 Protectant. Small tears or holes in the gasket may be repaired with Aquaseal. Replacement gaskets and kits are available from your dealer or directly from Kokatat. Kokatat (and some dealers) will replace gaskets for a reasonable charge. Kokatat will replace gaskets and socks on Kokatat garments only.

Zipper Information and Care

The zipper is one of the most sensitive components of your drysuit. Treat it carefully. The most common causes of zipper leakage are failure to close the zipper firmly, or dirt in the zipper teeth or closing end.

1. Pull the zipper in a straight line, in a smooth and even motion. Avoid yanking or pulling to the side. Have another person help you if you cannot easily reach any part of the zipper. Be especially gentle in colder air and water temperatures.

2. Never force a jammed zipper. Unzip, examine the jammed point for obstruction or damage, then carefully try again. Zipping over a piece of dirt or underclothes can derail the teeth and ruin the zipper.

3. The zipper is most vulnerable to damage when you are getting in and out of your suit. Be sure the zipper is open completely, and try not to put force on the ends that could tear the zipper apart.

4. Keep sand and dirt out of the teeth and the closing end of the zipper. Clean the zipper occasionally with mild soap, water and a toothbrush. Lubricate occasionally with a light coat of paraffin, beeswax for metal tooth zippers. For plastic water tight zippers, a dab of McNett Zip Tech Semi-Solid Zipper Lubricant in the closing end improves sealing.

5. Dry suits should be stored in a clean, dry environment. Metal tooth zippers should be partially closed with the zipper slide left about 2 inches open. This will help alleviate pressure on the sealing elements. Plastic water tight zippers should be stored in the entirely closed position. Store either hanging or loosely rolled.

Broken zippers cannot be repaired but can be replaced. This work may be performed only by Kokatat at our factory; if you feel your zipper has been damaged, please go to our warranty and repairs page or contact Customer Service

Durable Water Repellent

Durable Water Repellent (DWR) prevents liquid from building up on your garment’s outer layer which can make you feel damp and clammy (“wetting out”). Regular wear and tear, exposure to dirt, detergents and other impurities causes DWR to wear off over time, but the good news is that it can be restored. The effective life of the DWR depends upon how the garment is cared for, and how rigorously it is used. The most effective way to maintain the garment’s water and stain repellency is to rinse it and let it drip dry (washing helps, and if it’s not a gasketed or a coated fabric, then it can be put in the dryer). DWR is not what makes a garment waterproof - it’s a treatment applied to the face fabric that keeps water beading on the outer surface rather than soaking into it. Eventually the DWR will wear out. There are many aftermarket DWR renewal treatments available from your local dealer.

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