Lotus Designs

Lotus Designs

Lotus Designs is a kayaking-based subsidiary of Patagonia that offers performance-level gear for kayakers, including stretch dry tops and semi-dry tops with long and short sleeve options. Lotus Designs paddle tops have the modern double-tunnel dry top design with a drawstring inner skirt; additionally, Lotus Designs adds advanced waterproof protection with layered, extremely breathable H2No® fabric, taped seams and waterproof Deluge® finishes. The StretchCoat® collar and watertight sleeve gaskets common to most of Lotus Designs’ kayak tops are also there to keep water from entering next to your skin. In addition to paddle tops, Lotus Designs produces PFDs (life vests) designed specifically for paddling ease in a kayak or canoe.

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Lotus Designs Skanorak Kayaking Jacket - 2006 (For Men)
 
3rd purchase of same product
By TallOne from Washington, DC on 08/24/2008
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable, Easy To Put On And Take Off, Great visibility in poor, Packability
Best Uses:
Boating, Hiking, Urban Assault
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Have just purchased this Skanorak for a third member of the family- a great layering piece for keeping dry in inclement weather!
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Lotus Designs Stretch Dry Top - Short Sleeve (For Men)
 
Super Breathable
By PaddlerVerified Reviewer from Hudson River, NY on 08/23/2008
Pros:
Breathable, Dries Quickly, Durable, Easy To Put On And Take Off
Best Uses:
Boating, Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
So the sleeve gaskets are nice, but the neck is so tight i started loosing circulation to my head....one trim off the first line took care of that completely and now feels like a normal gasket. Had to cut out the stupid bungee thing for the inner skirt because it found a way to get between me and the backband every time. After some changes, its awesome...most breathable top i've ever owned....h2no is tha [*].
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Lotus Designs Skanorak Kayaking Jacket - 2006 (For Men)
 
Keeps dryer then anything else I've used
By Doc from Vacaville,CA and offshore N cal coast on 08/17/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable, Easy To Put On And Take Off
Cons:
Too Hot
Best Uses:
Boating, Colder Water
Describe Yourself:
Collegiate/Pro
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I do Marine research in 6' to 20' seas. Very windy,very wet/cold.
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Lotus Designs Paddle Top - 2006, Long Sleeve (For Men)
 
Perfect when temperature drops
By easy gliderVerified Reviewer from seattle area on 08/17/2008
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable
Cons:
Hard To Put On Or Take Off
Best Uses:
Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I stuff it into my dry bag so that when it gets cooler towards dusk I don't get too cold. It does the job of keeping me dry but don't mistake it by using it for much below 50 degrees for warmth.
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Lotus Designs Paddle Top - 2006, Long Sleeve (For Men)
 
Good-fitting protective top
By NagemVerified Reviewer from Gainesville, VA on 08/05/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable, Easy To Put On And Take Off
Best Uses:
Boating, Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Product was used as an outer layer with a Farmer John wetsuit. Appears to fit well over the wetsuit, and the neck, wrists, and waist do a fair job of keeping water out. Did not use in extreme cold, just mild/cool, but it did well.
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Lotus Designs Stretch Dry Top - Short Sleeve (For Men)
 
too small
By bttaVerified Reviewer from davis,ca on 08/03/2008
Best Uses:
Boating, Colder Water, Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Very nicely built, the same high quality one would expect from Lotus, however, the size run small. I wear everything in Medium and so I got a medium. It turns out to be too small, I can barely move in it. It was tight and uncomfortable. I had to return it, which makes me sad because I wish they had Large available. I would recommend this only if you order a size larger than you normally wear.
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Lotus Designs Stretch Dry Top - Short Sleeve (For Men)
 
Great piece of equipment
By hbombVerified Reviewer from Amherst, MA on 07/10/2008
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable, Easy To Put On And Take Off
Cons:
Chafes Or Itches
Best Uses:
Colder Water, Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
This does what it is supposed to, keep you warm and dry without impeding motion. The fabric sheds water easily and dries very quickly. Expect the neck gasket to chafe some and be very tight - gaskets dry out over time (this is not a brand new product and gaskets do not all fit the same). So, if chafing/tightness is a problem, buy some latex gasket conditioner to treat the gaskets with before and after use.
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Lotus Designs EKG Shortie Paddle Top (For Men and Women)
 
Comfy and Breathable
By Dorian from Indianapolis, IN on 07/02/2008
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable, Easy To Put On And Take Off
Best Uses:
Boating, Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Very comfortable for summer paddling. Light weight and works well in light winds and cool summer evenings, but not waterproof but great. Perfect for spring, summer, early fall paddling.
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Lotus Designs Skanorak Kayaking Jacket - 2006 (For Men)
 
So far so good
By Karen from Ketchikan, AK on 07/02/2008
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, High visibility
Cons:
Hard To Put On Or Take Off
Best Uses:
Boating, Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I'm not a competive athlete but none of the choices apply and I use this for work purposes and love the features. I have one of the older skanoraks in an anorak style and I've always loved it. I haven't really tested this one out but the price was right. The material seems lighter weight than my old one so I'll have to wait to see if it's as beefy.
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Lotus Designs Skanorak Kayaking Jacket - 2006 (For Men)
 
Well made, great boating jacket
By sspud from South Carolina on 06/17/2008
Pros:
Breathable, color-reflectiveis a plus, Comfortable, Easy To Put On And Take Off
Cons:
None yet
Best Uses:
Boating
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Color-reflective tape--a plus...so far don't see a problem
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