TESTCENTRE
A suit for all seasons
Cortex Red Edition Drysuit
COMPANY : NORTHERN DIVER PRICE : £ 1,045 TEL : 01257 254444
WEB : WWW . NDIVER . COM
For those of us lucky enough to be able to dive all-year-round , the winter diving season is now in full swing . It may be colder , but there ’ s still lots to enjoy when the opportunity presents itself . For me , it ’ s time to hang up the semi-dry and slip into something more comfortable .
I don ’ t have a particular preference for either of the two drysuit types , as neoprene and membrane suits both have their own unique qualities . However , just when I begin leaning one way or the other the choice is made even more difficult with each new suit that arrives at Test Centre for review .
Northern Diver ’ s latest addition to their Cortex series is the Red Edition . It ’ s a membrane suit manufactured from a hardwearing Cordura material , with neoprene cuff / neck seals and a sturdy pair of rubber boots .
All-black , with subtle red piping and logos , the suit is of tailored , close-fitting design with an elasticated waist . It ’ s not at all bulky but crucially , it still provides more than ample movement for kitting-up , boat launching and general faffing about .
As with all membrane suits , the choice of an undersuit is paramount to a pleasant and warm diving experience . Northern Diver can
Centrally-mounted low-profile V-Tech inflation valve
Right thigh pocket
Sturdy metal YKK shoulder zip and flap
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