2012 NPX Lucifer Drysuit
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 17:44
What's up, fellas? I've just hammered my piggy bank to get a drysuit and I would like to get an opinion from you guys. So I just came across the 2012 NPX Lucifer Drysuit and I really liked it. I was wondering if any of you have ever tried or heard anything about it.
kiteboarding.com/proddetail.asp?prod=npx_2012lucifer_drysuit
Thank you!
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 18:09
#1
Love the Lucifer
I have been using my NPX Lucifer for two years now and I love it. Haven't had the opportunity to use the "pee zip" but it's nice knowing its' there. Unfortunately I have had some leaks and had to have them taken care of from another vendor. I will say this...NPX paid for the repairs. The vendor who fixed it said that he really liked the suit but could be designed a little better. I've been using it for the last month and still don't have any real issues with it...great all around suit.
Sat, 01/28/2012 - 02:18
#2
My arrive last week .....
My arrive last week ..... did not have chance to try it yet .....
found good deal on 2011
http://www.windspirit-direct.com/suits_details_ws_us.cfm?fam_id=1425
discussion about Lucifer
http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2372069&p=733441&hilit=luci...
Sat, 01/28/2012 - 13:20
#3
Its a great suit, in my
Its a great suit, in my opinion. I rocked it for two winters before switching back to a wetsuit.
One thing I will say is if you can try it on before buying. The NPX sizes are different then other companies. I think they size a little bigger so a L is closer to a traditional XL. But the most important thing is the torso size. Nothing worse than having one that rides up on your crotch! I think that really goes with all dry suits.
A lot of people love, and swear by the OR dry suits those are great too. The things I loved about the NPX were,
Piss Zip
Neoprene neck, super comfortable
The hood-which really did help when riding in rain or other shitty weather- I believe it is also removable now on the newer suits if you find you dont like it,
Lastly the bright colors- not just style but it makes you really visible out on the water which in the middle of the winter is not a bad thing at all!
Anyway people go either way however I have rarely heard of someone who used it and didnt love it, instead its usually people who never even put it on picking it apart...
Welcome to winter kiting!