The first thing that strikes you about the Force drysuit is the quality of the construction. It’s made from a waterproof and breathable 3-layer laminated fabric, and has reinforced areas on the knees and 'derriere'. The seams have been stitched and tapes and there is a strong Velcro flap over the waterproof zip to make sure there is nowhere for the water to find a way in.

It’s a loose fitting suit, but it is still shaped so as not to have masses of fabric hanging around you. The sizing being enough to keep you fully able to bend and flex, without feeling like you’re wearing a potato sack.

The suit has been created for, in their words “die-hards who don’t want to pay attention to the weather”, and it really does strike you as being the business for those icy cold days.