Kokatat Watersports Wear 2010 Catalog

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I love the smell of
NEOPRENE in the morning! We
use quality neoprene in our short, Long John and Jane,
optimizing thickness with 3mm neoprene for warmth
on the main panels, and 2mm neoprene in areas that
need to stretch a lot. All of our Neo insulation garments
feature paddling specific articulation.
Tanya Faux, Team Kokatat: " I stayed dry in my Knappster and women's Helix dry top on this beautiful early morning
session on the Ottawa River in preparation for the ICF World Freestyle Kayaking Championship. A bronze medal this time round,
again that cheeky Ruth Gordon beat me by 8 points. Love ya Ruthie!
The thirst for adventure never fades, even if it is below zero at the put in at 7am.... Wouldn't want to be in anything else but my Meridian
dry suit! With ice growing on my helmet as we paddle down it is hard to believe I was warm! It was my first time down the middle fork of the
Feather, 2 days of pure river love and great company". Photo: ©Darin McQuoid, Kokatat Ambassador
hh NeoZip Jane and John
3 mm neoprene with a beefy nylon front zipper means easy entry while the
articulated design and flat-lock seams make for a comfortable fit. Super-stretch
neoprene ankles eliminate uncomfortable zippers and a reinforcement on the
knee helps to reduce abrasion. NeoJane comes with relief zipper. NeoJohn comes
with a 2-way zipper.
Color: black
Sizes: S-XXL
Women’s sizes: S-L, XLS
hh NeoFlex Short
The 3 mm neo short with 2 mm
inseam gusset is cut high in back
and articulated for comfort while
sitting in a boat. Smoothskin
waistband and thigh cuffs.
Color: black
Sizes: S-XL
Apryle Craig and Phil Magistro, Inside Passage Expedition: "We paddled over 1,200 miles from Gig Harbor,
Washington to Glacier Bay, Alaska exploring the issues facing wild salmon. It was a hot summer on the British
Columbia coast, with temperatures regularly above 80 degrees. Despite the heat, my GORE-TEX® Front Entry
dry suit remained surprisingly breathable. I also really appreciated the drop seat relief zip, which fit
perfectly between my back rest and seat bottom, so I never noticed it was there while paddling. My dry
suit was comfortable enough for around camp and confidence inspiring on big crossings, down to the
liner! I remarked more than once (not entirely in jest!) that I would not have been able to complete
the expedition without my Seawester hat. It protected me equally well from the blistering heat we
experienced in BC, as well as the nonstop rain we had in Alaska. The Seawester has a generous,
sweeping brim in the back, which allowed me to keep my hair dry even in sideways, windblown
rain. I can honestly say that this hat went a long way to keeping me comfortable in any condition.
Watch www.elevatedattitude.com for spring 2010 slideshow dates, where we will dive into the
details of the trip including photos and video from the expedition, our first-hand look at how the
environment and communities interact with the salmon, and tips for planning your own Pacific
NW kayaking adventure." Photo: ©Phil Magistro
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Neozip Jane
Neozip John
Kokatat’s version of fuzzy rubber,
SURFSKIN,
surpasses many paddlers’ expectations. A durable,
windproof outer fabric is bonded to a cozy inner fleece
for comfort when worn alone or with a paddle jacket.
Pants and shorts are reinforced in the seat and knee
areas for durability. Excellent fit and quality finish are
Kokatat trademarks.
"A shot from the trip of a lifetime, a Black Feather expedition to Scoresbysund in East Greenland. This is one of the deepest and longest fjord
systems in the world. It’s home to narwhal, seals, eider, musk ox, fox, hare and polar bear. Icebergs parade the fjords, occasionally rumbling,
rolling, and splitting apart. The surprisingly colourful landscape had mossy plateaus, red sandstone hills, to contrast the steep granite cliffs and
glowing white ice. It’s hard to judge distance in this world of immense scale. Glaciers flow from the 2000 meter peaks to calve cathedral sized icebergs
into the sea. Yet the nearly constant views of the icecap that covers most of Greenland reminds you of global warming and the fragility and importance
of this ecosystem. The MsFIT Tour life jacket fits me perfectly with convenient pockets. The Tempest pant and GORE-TEX® Pullover was a perfect
combination on water in the double kayaks and on shore for the few wet days that we had. In the singles, we used Expedition dry suits. Warm, dry feet
always improves my disposition." Model: Marilyn Scriver. Photo: ©Mark Scriver, Kokatat Eastern Canada Sales rep - www.blackfeather.com
hh Surfskin Pant
Smoothskin neoprene waist and
cuffs help seal out splash. Tough
Durastretch seat and knee
panels and wide inseam gusset
extend durability.
Color: black
Sizes: S-XL
hh Surfskin Balaclava
hh Surfskin Short
Smoothskin neoprene waist and
cuffs help seal out splash. Tough
Durastretch seat panel and wide
inseam gusset extend durability
and set Kokatat’s “fuzzy rubber”
apart from others.
Snug fitting mock turtlenecks offer plush, fleece-lined
insulating comfort and are designed with paddle-specific
articulation and the 4-way stretch of comfortable, splash
repelling Surfskin fabric.
Color: black
Sizes: S-XL
Color: black
Sizes: S-XL
Great protection from wind, rain and cold
shock during immersion. Polartec 100
fleece covers mouth and can be pulled
down when necessary.
Color: black
Sizes: S, L
hh Surfskin Short and Long Sleeve Tops
hh Surfskin Skull and Bill Caps
hh Surfskin Strap Cap
Color: black
Sizes: S, L
Color: black
Sizes: S, L
Keep your head warm in the surf or
when the mercury starts to fall. Bill Cap
has foam bill and chin strap.
Integrated chin strap with quick
release buckle. Bound edges for
snug, comfortable fit.
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