The problem is well known:Drysuits keep you nice and dry, but hardly any warmth due to the thin material thickness. An additional, warming layer is therefore essential. In addition to classic ski clothing or other functional clothing from the world of biking, for example, special suits are also available for "underneath".
This combination of EnthDegree should also be able to be worn "solo" in the transition period. The material has three layers: a smooth, water-repellent outer layer, a PU mid-layer and a warm fleece lining.
First test as an undergarment: In the trousers and top, you feel like you're completely covered in soft fluffy fur. The three-layer material (water-repellent and smooth on the outside, with a PU membrane in between and soft touch fleece on the inside) provides good warmth on the legs and torso. The combination of this warming part on the chest and back and the insulated sleeves (slightly less thick) is just right. The sleeves and the underarm area are made of thicker Lycra, which is also comfortable on the inside and allows the body to "let off steam" even better in this area. Because the smooth outside of the drysuit does not stick, there is very good freedom of movement, especially for the arms.
The slightly thicker collar, warms the neck exactly where it can sometimes get a little chilly in a drysuit - especially in models with a latex cuff at the neck. Here, a warming collar is integrated into the undersuit. Even after a lot of exertion - and sweating a little - at around 8 to 10 degrees, the now slightly damp material still didn't feel clammy and cold, but continued to warm - subjectively felt better than classic ski underwear.
Conclusion in underwear mode: Warm, practical and functional. At temperatures around zero, there should probably be another layer "on top", at temperatures around ten degrees, the "Fjord LS" top and the "Aveiro" trousers under the drysuit for sporty paddling (not racing ;-)) fitted our tester very well "thermally". "thermally" felt very good.
Second test - "undershirt only": With the test conditions already tough (lake partly frozen, but sunny), I only dare to try it in an undersuit. The trousers are already warm when the material is put on, but even on land the cool easterly wind draws unpleasantly through the Lycra inserts under the sleeves and through the sleeves. I decide in favour of a halfway wind-repellent hoodie over the top. The whole thing fits well this way too, but the uniform overall combination looks a bit too much like apres ski in underwear for my taste (and that of my fellow paddlers). Where the smooth material rubs against the legs when walking, it "squeaks" a little - but when paddling and especially under the drysuit, this is completely absent.
The trouserskeeps out the wind well and provides sufficient insulation at air temperatures of perhaps twelve, later even 13 or 14 degrees.
But beware: If you fall into the water, the first cold shock is prevented, but you shouldn't plan a longer swim as long as the water is below 15 degrees. In general, a leash is a matter of course in such conditions (so as not to lose the board) and a dry suit on top is the first choice. If you do go for a swim in the tested trousers, it will prevent soaking if you are only immersed for a short time, then it gets quite fresh. However, after a short time in the air, the material doesn't feel like wet "normal" trousers, but even the now soaked fleece (after the seat test, below) still offers some insulation, and the material actually dries faster than average.
Conclusion as solo clothing: The top offers good protection in warmer climates, but because of the lycra inserts I probably wouldn't use it below around 18 degrees. The trousers are windproof and warm better than any conventional running trousers or similar, even if they get wet.
Overall conclusion: The underwear is well thought out and, in comparison, we like it better than our standard equipment of ski underwear and a thin fleece top. The trousers in particular offer just that little bit more warmth under a thin drysuit, which we like to take with us. At 109 euros (trousers) and 129 euros (top), this equipment is probably more recommended for committed all-year-round paddlers.
