Immersion Research Lucky Charm Spray Deck

Immersion Research’s Lucky Charm Skirt is an implosion resistant skirt for expert paddlers who primarily run big water class V or regularly run 30ft waterfalls and value security over dryness. A 3mm neoprene tunnel is mated to an abrasion-resistant 4mm Supratex II deck. The front casing is reinforced with Schoeller™ Dynamic® provides extra protection around the cockpit rim. IR’s tri-fin rand rubber rand profile provides a tenacious grip to prevent implosion while maintaining a dry seal. The unique rand compound we use enhances stretchability in cold conditions. A neoprene apron extends past the rand to aid in providing a dry seal. Super sticky silicone grip strips on the underside of the casing keep the skirt securely in place in heavy whitewater. Their grippy, corrugated, high-vis Eagle Talon grab handle holds its shape and prevents your hand from slipping off the end making it easy to find and pull in disorienting situations. This is a rand skirt, which is made by gluing a ring of extruded rubber to the edge of the underside of the skirt. Rand skirts seal around a rim much like a Tupperware lid seal – its more of a mechanical lip-locking seal than a bungee seal. As a result, they are very resistant to implosion/explosion. In general, they can be much more difficult to put on than a bungee skirt. They are an excellent choice for big water class V, large waterfalls, or boats with poorly designed cockpit rims. Though immersion research rands are formulated to maintain stretch in cold weather, they can be incredibly difficult to put on in cold temps. Pre-stretching or a quick dunk in the river before use can help make this process less of a pain. Features •Tri-fin rubber rand provides the most implosion resistant seal in the game •Extra neoprene apron around the front casing helps cover seat bolts for protection and dryness •4mm abrasion resistant Supratex deck and rear casing is durable and confidence inspiring even in the world’s most challenging whitewater •Schoeller™ Dynamic® reinforced front casing offers increased abrasion resistance •Silicone grip strips on the underside of the deck help hold the skirt in place when putting it on •Eagle talon grab handle is grippy and easy to find •3mm neoprene tunnel is offered in many size variations to fit paddlers of most shapes and sizes (S-XXL) •In an effort to reduce plastic consumption, this skirt comes packaged in a reusable grocery bag. Technical Specs •Deck: 4mm abrasion resistant Supratex •Front Casing: Schoeller™ Dynamic® reinforcment •Weight: 3.5 lbs (56 oz) •Country of Origin: Thailand Product Care •Hang to dry and avoid prolonged periods of direct sunlight if possible. •Only store your skirt for periods when it is 100% dry. •If used in saltwater, rinse with fresh water immediately after use.   •Go here for more information on how to properly care for your spray skirt.   Spray Skirt Fit   Buying the right spray skirt is fairly complicated, but don’t worry, the IR team is there to help! they’ve got lots of helpful articles on the differences between skirt models, sizing, and care. Click the link below to get educated on all things spray skirts, or alternatively ask us in store on on line. Please note that these are general guidelines – there are many exceptions to the exact rim shape and paddler’s needs. Many paddlers find a personal preference to either a rand or bungee is a more significant factor than any other consideration. For more detailed information on the differences, check out this article. Spray Skirt Knowledge Deck Size Keep in mind that these recommendations are based on what 95% of Immersion Research’s customers would prefer. If your boat is near the end of the range, size up for easier use, size down for more implosion resistance. Bare in mind this is a bombproof whitewater sprayskirt and is designed not to come off. Conversely it will not be a doddle to put on, it will take effort and technique especially with the Lucky Charm’s rand seal which is not as stretchy as bungy. This sizing is based on what 95% of Immersion Research’s customers would prefer. If your boat is near the end of the range, size up for easier use, size down for more implosion resistance. There is a chart listing appropriate sizes for boats by model here Cockpit Circumference (External rim see image) Medium 80″ – 84″ (203-213cm) Deck Size Large 84″ – 90″ (213- 229cm) Xlarge 90″ – 95″ (229- 241cm) XXlarge 95″ – 100″ (241- 254cm) Waist Size Use your normal pants waist size as a reference point. If you don’t know your normal size, use a soft measuring tape to measure your waist. Take this number and subtract 2″ then boom, you have your recommended tunnel size. Pants Waist Size XSmall 26″ – 28″ Tunnel Size Small 28″ – 30″ Medium 30″ – 33″ Large 33″ – 36″ Xlarge 36″ – 40″ XXlarge 40″ – 44″   What is a Rand? A rand on a spray skirt  is another way to make the seal with your kayaks cockpit rim (or coaming) and is a ring of extruded rubber glued on to the edge of the skirt. Rands tend to have a lot less stretch than bungees (shock Cord, the method in most skirts). Although is Immersion Research’s rand compound is formulated to maintain stretch as much as possible in cold weather, they can still require some pre-stretching on freezing days to ease them before use. Rand skirts seal around a rim much like a Tupperware lid seal – its more of a mechanical lip-locking seal than a bungee seal. As a result, rand skirts are very resistant to implosion/explosion. This makes them an excellent choice for people who primarily paddle big water class V, run 30ft waterfalls regularly, Surf in ocean waves or for boats with poorly designed rims that are prone to implosion.