Follow me with this test report of the RUSH to Patagonia.
The test conditions in brief:
- Test period: 21 days.
- Test area: Chile and Argentina (January / February).
- Test temperature: from 05 °C (07:00 h in the morning) to 25 °C
- Skill level: whitewater III – V
Nookie has designed a new high-end
semi dry paddle jacket in their work’s own factory in Cornwall. Loyal to their
motto – Quality, Made in the UK – the design, the production and the quality
check flows out of their own hand. The result can be seen!
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Middle Fuy (Chile) © Alex Ax-Ro
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Not only the look of conspicuous
yellow, but also the high-quality processing of waterproof, but still
breathable combination of EvoTX4 4ply and 3ply materials are impressive.
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The question
of the performance is quickly answered. The convincing solution of the glideskin
neoprene neck together with the individual adjustable elastic power band
enhances this semi dry jacket almost to a dry jacket without losing the “free” feeling of
a neoprene neck. On warmer days, I combined the Rush together with the ¾ Neoprene Wetsuit
Strides, on colder days with the double waist Bib Dry Trousers. The features
are topped of the ergonomic cut, offering a great spectrum of movement, which is
usual for a slalom sport jacket.
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Upper Fuy (Chile) © Andreas Scherb |
The double waist is very
comfortably to pull. The final set-up is reached together with the adjustable outer waist tube and it’s perfectly working velcro. This synergy is categorically damming out
the water.
Conclusion:
The Rush is a very balanced
semi-dry paddle jacket, not only for the extreme creeking athlete. The
processing, the wearing comfort and the movement space are conjuring a smile on
every face using it for sea kayaking, touring, easy whitewater paddling right
up to the heavy waters of Patagonia.
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| Rio Manso(Argentina) © Thilo Wietzke
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See you all on the water and stay always safe!
Alex Ax-Ro
Nookie Team Rider
