Combining style, rugged durability and comfort, the Cordura is proving to be the drysuit of choice for both novices and instructors.

By constantly improving existing technology whilst developing new fabrics, Northern Diver continues to lead the field.

This latest offering builds on the tradition of Northern Diver quality, design and performance. With all the features you would expect of a top quality drysuit, the Cortex is rapidly becoming the diver’s choice of membrane suit.

Also available as a front entry suit with all the same features as the Cortex and offering even greater flexibility and allowing you to be totally self-sufficient in getting dressed. The Cortex front entry is cut longer in the length to make it easier to put on and close the zip without the aid of a buddy. .

Suit features
• Built from Ultra-Durable Cordura
• Rubber Taped, Sealed for Life Seams
• size adjustable latex wrist &; neck seals
• Neo-Warm-Neck as Standard with Separate Neoprene Hood
• Optional Unique Attached Hood System
• Neo-Warm-Cuffs which integrate with our Easy-Fit Dryglove System
• Unique Cut Ensures Optimum Fit &; Comfort
• Internal Braces
• Bellows Pocket

Available in 15 Gent’s sizes, 10 Ladies’ sizes plus custom tailored option.

What the press say ...(1)

In a fashionable yellow or blue with black and silver, the Cortex is manufactured from Cordura. The seams − the parts of a suit that are the most vulnerable − are triple-glued, rubber-taped and then vulcanised. The latex wrist and neck seals are adjustable by cutting to size. Moreover, the neck seal is fitted with an outer flap, which reduces flushing in the separately supplied, vented neoprene hood. It’s a bit fiddly to use at first but certainly keeps you a lot warmer. For divers who use or are thinking of integrating a dry-glove system the suit is ideally fitted with warm cuff protectors, making the glove’s locking ring easy to fit. Other standard items include internal braces, a bellows pocket with knife attachment loops, drysuit bag which opens out to form a changing mat, maintenance kit and a drysuit manual. This suit would appeal to someone diving in varying conditions, as underclothes provide most of the insulation. It is nice and flexible, appears well made and certainly looks up to the rigours of UK diving. Personally, I would choose the neoprene neck seal option, only because I spend all day in a suit and I find them a lot more comfortable.

CONCLUSION
One for the club diver who also dives in the Mediterranean, Canaries and the Red Sea in winter.

What the press say ... (2)
The Cortex is made from Cordura, with all seams 'sealed for life' with rubber tape. A neo-warm neck (made from neoprene) is fitted as standard and there are two hood styles - a standard separate neoprene hood or the optional attached hood system for cold-water diving. The arms also feature neo-warm cuffs which integrate with Northern Diver's dry glove system, again a useful feature for cold-water divers. The suit also features internal braces, a generous equipment pocket and rear-entry zip with protective cover. There are 15 gents and 10 women's sizes, plus a custom-tailored option. With all the extras this suit edged in front of the rivals to be our choice.

Verdict -
PROS: Good looking, well made and good value
CONS: None

RRP £675