Description:
Light insulation for water that stays cold into summer. Mountain rivers and lakes keep their bite long after the air warms up. The NRS Women's HydroSkin 0.5 Short (NRS item 15016.05) adds thin neoprene warmth and more coverage for rescue team members, raft guides and boat crews working in that water. Pair it with our other dry suit base layers.
Features
- Nylon-spandex outer face: sheds water and stretches with every reach, pull and paddle stroke.
- Smooth, hydrophobic lining: feels soft against bare skin and does not soak up water.
- 0.5 mm Terraprene neoprene with a titanium layer: reflects body heat back toward you so you hold warmth in cold water.
- High-rise, yoga-style waistband: stretches comfortably with extra material on the back panel for coverage seated or standing.
- Form fit: limits water flushing in, which helps the neoprene insulate.
- Paddler-specific cut with friction-free, flat-lock stitched seams: for comfort and free movement during long shifts on the water.
- 5 inch inseam: per NRS, for a short, unrestricted cut.
Specifications
- Weight: 4.8 oz
- Material: 6 oz premium nylon/spandex
- Neoprene: 0.5 mm HydroSkin
- Fit: form fit, women's sizing
- Rise: high rise
- Inseam: 5 inch
- Seams: flat-lock stitched
- Titanium laminate adhesive; water-based adhesives
Sizes & options
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X and 3X.
Size chart (inches)
| Size | Numeric Size | Waist | Hip | Pant Inseam | Short Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0–2 | 25–27" | 33–35" | 28" | 6.5" |
| S | 4–6 | 28–30" | 36–38" | 29" | 6.75" |
| M | 8–10 | 31–33" | 39–41" | 30" | 7" |
| L | 12–14 | 34–36" | 42–44" | 31" | 7.25" |
| XL | 16–18 | 37–39" | 45–47" | 31" | 7.5" |
| 1X | 16W | 40–43" | 48–50" | 29" | 9.5" |
| 2X | 18W | 44–47" | 51–53" | 30" | 9.75" |
| 3X | 20W | 48–51" | 54–56" | 30" | 10" |
Waist, hip and inseam measurements are in inches. The chart is shared with the HydroSkin pant, so it lists both pant and short inseams, plus the matching numeric size.
Questions about the HydroSkin 0.5 Short
What is the inseam of the HydroSkin 0.5 Short?
NRS lists a 5 inch inseam. The shared size chart shows short inseams by size from 6.5 to 10 inches, so contact us if the exact length matters for your fit.
How do I choose a size?
Match your waist and hip measurements to the chart; it also shows the numeric size. For example, S matches numeric size 4–6.
How warm is it?
It is lightweight insulation: 0.5 mm neoprene with a titanium layer that reflects body heat.
What does it pair with?
Wear it alone or with HydroSkin tops and splash wear. See more water rescue PPE.
Is the HydroSkin 0.5 Short flame resistant?
No. It is water rescue and paddling apparel made from neoprene and nylon-spandex. It is not flame resistant, is not structural firefighting PPE and is not NFPA 1971 certified, so keep it away from fire and high heat.
Where can I buy the NRS Women's HydroSkin 0.5 Short?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized NRS dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
