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Uncompromising durability and performance .
In 1998, kayaker Shannon Carroll made a record breaking first descent of the 78' tall Sahalie Falls. Shannon's first descent claimed the world waterfall record at the time, pushing the boundaries of whitewater kayaking. This iconic event would be an inspiration for future generations of female paddlers to come.
With input from Nouria Newman, Nicole Mansfield, Anna Wagner and many others, we set out to build a high-performance, women's specific dry suit built to meet the demands of the world's top women kayakers. Using a burly nylon shell that offers superior durability and abrasion resistance, the Sahalie is expedition ready. An articulate women's specific cut reduces bulk without restricting mobility.
With a rear-entry zipper, there is no longer a zipper sitting on the back of the paddler's waist creating a more comfortable experience when seated paddling or out of your boat portaging.
Featuring a front-relief zipper, this reduces the need for excess fabric around the waist providing a more performance friendly fit for athletic female paddlers. While there are nuances associated with using a front-relief zipper, our top female athletes prefer this style of relief zipper for a few reasons.
Pro's to "Wee'ing In the Woods" with a front-relief zip.
- With practice and the right pee funnel for you, it is faster.
- You will stay warmer, not having to expose as much or risk losing body heat stored within your suit and layers.
- It is more discreet.
- It is way more fun.
Check out Jo's Blog for some confidence behind a front-relief dry suit.
Features
Technical Specs
Product Care
Expedition Ready
The durable nylon shell is heavy duty and resists abrasion better than other shell fabrics.
Front Relief Zipper
Industry standard YKK Aquaseal zipper for the front relief zip provides a more tailored fitting dry suit and lets less heat escape when nature calls.
Rear Entry Zipper
A YKK® Aquaseal® rear entry zipper is low profile and placed out of the way to ensure mobility and comfort aren't compromised.
We Actually Designed This To Fit Your Body.
Seriously, hips-bust-shoulders.. Ladies deserve a properly fitting suit. So far, this pattern has been right-on-the-money for lots of body types.
See it On Real Paddlers
These are our friends and fit-models that we constructed our size chart to match. Real paddlers with real bodies.
Dry Suit Fit
Picking the proper size dry suit is important not only for function, but also longevity of the suit. Here are some tips to help find the right size suit for you.
Nylon and Polyester Shells
Have questions about the different types of shell fabrics? Check out this page for a breakdown of these two common dry wear fabrics.
Dry Wear Care
With proper care, these garments can last numerous seasons. Here are some tips to help extend the life of your Immersion Research Dry Wear.
