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Not Your Grandfather's Immersion Suit
September 2025
Until recently, the best protection for anyone in a man-overboard situation in Alaska's frigid ocean waters has been the Gumby suit. Made of thick neoprene fabric, cold-water immersion suits offer a high thermal value that helps prevent hypothermia.