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The Beacon Drysuit
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_faiavzglcqoborq_opfxtktxu.jpg)
The integrated jacket hem sits high preventing interference with kayak skirts
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_4igivbdlq4am5wdxjhpfrx6l4.jpg)
Early concepts
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_lnn4ktn0h_ey4ac50iepf0uby.jpg)
I made this sample. the legs stop at the knees and the knees are on the thighs. It's clearly not ergonomic at all, but definitely proved the entry and standby features.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_ocuehospwptp2_wjvsngdx2wa.jpg)
This was so much better than the first one AND it was waterproof ...
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_grvmeini6lib0kl9aprnbpthk.jpg)
so we took it out in the ocean!
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_bvp50ahropm5nsiqmxegq70hk.jpg)
Then we made adjustments like 8 more times, but this one was pretty good.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_jg8kylfpiik7pa3rib5f66h6b.jpg)
This is a unique construction which minimizes excess fabric but allows for a long enough zipper to easily put on the suit without having to engage the neck seals immediately.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_gviybzi_xpbryk9hdxxssmhxf.jpg)
And here it is in all it's glory.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_h_c5iv926fgjezfw2gnaobwzk.jpg)
I made a whole tech pack, Jesse made the BOM, Sharon made the patterns and Davon/Nona helped get it on the manufacturing floor.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/109410_azaau_vjkn7rt5a4y6fynotya.jpg)
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