ARCATA, CA (July 28, 2021) – After 50 years under the direction and ownership of its founder, Steve O’Meara, Kokatat has been purchased by the company’s Director of Operations Mark Loughmiller.
Where is kokatat made?
Arcata, CA
Over 90% of Kokatat revenues are generated from goods manufactured in our Arcata, CA factory; reducing extensive supply chain impacts. Our factory is powered by one of the largest private solar arrays in Humboldt County. We are powered by the sun!
What does kokatat mean?
into the water
A friend suggested the name Kokatat. Meaning “into the water” in the language of the indigenous Klamath River people, the new name fit perfectly with O’Meara’s commitment to paddlesports and keeping production in Arcata.
Is a dry suit better than a wetsuit?
Wetsuits that are skin-tight are ideal for cold water surf sports because they allow you to be more athletic than drysuits. Drysuits, on the other hand, are completely waterproof, but not designed for warmth if used alone. Drysuits keep all water out completely like a shell and fit loosely like a big ski jacket.
Can you swim in a dry suit?
With these suits you can paddle all day and only have a little bit of dampness from perspiration inside the suit and swim and not get soaked. There’re not as durable or breathable as Gore-Tex, but for people who don’t sweat a lot and aren’t wearing their suit than often they do the job.
Can you swim in drysuit?
Do drysuits help you float?
When you snorkel you just kick your feet and float. The dry suit will help you float too.
Why are drysuits so expensive?
Drysuits can be considerably more expensive than wetsuits due to the precision and materials required to make them waterproof. The zippers used for drysuits were originally created by NASA to keep air inside an astronaut’s suit.
What is a kokatat drysuit?
Kokatat drysuits are developed by paddlers for paddlers. Dedicated to a mission to produce quality gear, Kokatat’s top-of-the-line dry wear features GORE-TEX construction. For over 40 years, Kokatat has manufactured the majority of their gear locally in Arcata, California.
What is the best drysuit for paddling?
Our most popular drysuit, the Kokatat GORE-TEXﾮ Meridian dry suit has been the choice of dedicated paddlers worldwide.
What is the legacy dry suit made of?
The Legacy Dry Suit featuring 3-layer GORE-TEX fabric and articulated patterning is at the foundation of Kokatat’s dry suit line-up.
How long has kokatat been in the water?
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