Typhoon Hendra Hinge women’s specific drysuit
Let’s get something out there straightaway, ladies – a drysuit is not a fashion item. It’s a fantastically technical piece of clothing designed to keep you completely dry, and choosing one is now a whole lot easier.
The Typhoon Hendra Hinge IS a women’s specific drysuit, meaning we’ve come a long way from all having to ‘make do’ with wearing something usually designed for men.
As a stand-up paddleboarder, I love adventure paddling and white water, so I need something to keep me bone dry and a rear hinge entry to have a quick toilet break without taking all my layers off.
Designed with the female form in mind, it’s stylish and made with Typhoon’s advanced high-quality TX-4 fabric – meaning it’s fully waterproof, breathable and warm. The seat and knees are reinforced, and comfortable socks are incorporated. The YKK® Aquaseal zip has been cleverly extended almost entirely around the suit for ease of use and is nearer waist level, so if you are a kayaker, you don’t end up sitting on the zip. The cuffs and neck are nice and snug, with Velcro on the cuffs to keep everything tidy. Internal braces mean you can adjust the length of the leg or waist height to make the dry suit fit even more perfectly, and the braces have a simple removable buckle for the drop seat feature.
The waist has a ‘skirt’ which is fully adjustable too, giving more options for your own personal shape. The whole suit is easy to get in and out of and fully adjustable, making it simple to go to the loo.
Designed in smart navy blue and black panels with striking orange detail on the arms – such a great idea for safety so you can be seen even when wearing a PFD or in the water.
I first used the Hendra at a white water session at Hurley Weir, which was pumping that day – I spent plenty of time in the water, and at the end of a good four hours, I was warm and dry – it was the end of November, so I wore some simple base layers and socks underneath. The suit was flexible enough for me to be able to move around on my board and gave me no issues getting back on either – I never felt restricted at any time whilst on or in the water.
This drysuit had a thorough water test that day, and it did not disappoint – stylish and very practical, it just worked – Typhoon’s pedigree certainly shone through.
The suit is certified with CE and UKCA approvals. Typhoon pride themselves on being a UK-based company with years of delivering commercial, military, and leisure products with a complete after-sales service for repairs and servicing. Look at their website, as they have lots to offer, apart from the Hendra Hinge Drysuit.
Price: £649.95
