Review by Susan Hollingsworth

Immersion Research’s Comp LX Dry Top leaves no room for excuses. Paddling is a year round sport and IR can prove it. Designed for the movement of a paddler, the dry top boasts ergonomic seaming throughout. Latex gaskets on both the neck and wrist combines with 4 layer waterproof and breathable Entrant® fabric to keep water out. An adjustable neoprene waistband prevents water from entering into the kayak through the skirt, maintaining a dry lower body as well.

Preserving a dry core translates to less insulation layers needed underneath the outer jacket. With less bulk around arms and core combined with taped seams and lightweight fabric, greater mobility is gained. A kayaker can maintain superior technique and efficiency with each stroke, even in the cold winter months. IR’s Dry Top and other cold-weather specific gear stretches the paddling season to a full twelve months. Train throughout the year and gain the edge over the competition.