In response to the successful introduction of its TROPOS program, Kokatat’s redesigned Meridian dry suit and Swift Entry dry suit will transition to this waterproof and breathable fabric engineered for paddle sports. A relief zipper and integrated TROPOS socks will be available on the Meridian (these will be on the shelf during the season); a drop seat zipper can be special ordered in women’s sizes.

The new TROPOS Helix dry top in men’s and women’s sizes will replace the Whirlpool for 2006, offering cutting edge style, fit, and features in an affordable fabric package. All TROPOS dry tops and paddling suits have a 2 year limited warranty.

New for 2006 is the TROPOS Light, a soft 2 oz. nylon face fabric bonded to a waterproof, breathable coating, gives recreational paddlers protection from wind, spray, sun, and insects. Offering 30% better breathability than standard TROPOS, the popular Breeze, and new Women’s Breeze, Full Blast, and Squirt paddling jackets are excellent warm and cool weather garments designed for multiple layering options, and have paddling specific features such as urethane cuffs and collar, accessible pockets, and factory sealed seams (except Squirt).