GUL Code Zero U-Zip Drysuit Test and First Impressions

I review a newly obtained GUL Code Zero U-Zip Drysuit intended for use as a safety item for accidental immersion in cold water. The product is a semi-drysuit because its neck and wrist seals are neoprene. I wanted to find out if they leak or not. The video also provides my comments on the suits features.

For those of you wondering about size, I am 5'10" and 185 lbs. The suit is a little bit large for me but I wouldn't want to chance a medium suit as I would not want the hips to be any narrower than they are.

Unique U-Zip is relatively easy to operate, certainly better than the across the shoulder types I have used in the past. I don't know how easy it is to use relative to the cross chess type that is most common in the industry. Overall the suit feels very robust and I anticipate it will be a good workhorse for its intended purpose during boat work associated with taking water and sediment samples. It would also be useful for paddling in a personal vessel like a canoe. You'd have to judge for yourself if it the seals would be good enough for kayaking. Certainly they are comparable to what is found in many dry jackets out there.

Thanks for watching! Kgd.

[brianspencer]

Very interesting . Sure not something you put on easily. Thanks Brian 80

[ThePursuitofPassion]

Hi Ken, David Lee here. We had an exchange on your Facebook post regarding your drysuit. Interesting semi-drysuit, much like my Kokatat paddling suit. Although, yours has neoprene wrist gaskets. I'm happy to hear how well they performed, including the neck neoprene gasket. They would certainly be more comfortable than the latex. I'd be interested in checking them out, but the only thing that turned me off is the latex sock, which I suspect wouldn't be as durable as my Goretex socks (for long term portaging), nor breathable at all. Although costs-wise it seems much more reasonable. I will have to check them out. Where did you get your suit? Thanks for your review. Always interesting to hear about other available paddling gear. Cheers.

[thomasmilles]

Very helpful video. Just curious, if I might ask, how tall are you and what size suit are you wearing? Thank you.

[TankBuilders]

Thank you, a useful presentation to help with purchase choice. Such a pity though that the presenter didn't take the trouble to get the manufacturer's name right. GUL might rightfully be disappointed.

[traydog]

What was the temperature of the water and how did you feel with that undergarment?