NRS Youth Rio Paddling Pants

When I saw an opportunity to take my granddaughter to see marine mammals in their habitats while accompanied by fellow coastal kayakers, I knew I had to ramp up her personal protection eqjuipment. A BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUTDOOR PLAY, whose online customer service verified that the items in the desired sizes were in stock to ship in time for our mid-January outing (while amidst COVID supply chain challenges!).

Although she wore a shorty wetsuit and an extra insulating layer, the child-sized spray bottoms and top from NRS were just what my granddaughter needed to be dry and comfortable in assisted surf landings and launches. The fit is good, and worked well layered over a shorty wetsuit, though she is a bit tall for the Medium at age 7; most kids would find the length just fine. We tucked the jacket into the pants and tightened their toggle, too, but left her skirt loose for easy exit.

I appreciate NRS for making all kinds of kid-sized gear, including this spray wear and her shorty wetsuit. Thank you, OutdoorPlay, for stocking these products.

P.S. That long surf run-up in the last photo? That was likely a pulse from the Tonga tsunami, the day after the event.