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Outsider.ie review our new collection of long sleeve changing robes 

"Changing robes have become somewhat of a hot topic in the past number of years. While some old-school swimmers see them as something for yuppies, the majority have realised they are an essential piece of kit for those looking to brave the Irish or Atlantic Sea year-round. We recently got our hands on the newly updated Coucon Changing Robe and we are happy to report that we think we’ve found the best changing robe on the market."

Check out the full review here 

https://outsider.ie/gear/coucon-changing-robe-review/

John Bishop stopped at Portrush and had a swim with the Arcadia Bathing Club. While he was visiting, he was presented with a Coucon robe, full zip version, to help with the extreme conditions. 8 degrees of chilly Northern Ireland water. John was game and spent quite a bit of time in the water and out chatting to the locals. Thanks again John for promoting our little patch of Northern Ireland and we hope you enjoy your Coucon robe designed and made in North Antrim.

We have made a design change to our luxury robe. The Coucon Robe now has internal snug pockets, somewhere to keep your hands warm when conditions become colder. Just a little additional comfort, as we at Couconoutdoor are active participants in outdoor living activity and lifestyle. 

Couconoutdoor is a small growing business who make their product in Northern Ireland. It is hand made with care and we are limited to the amount of product we can produce. Unlike our competitors who manufacture in Asia and import. We intend to continue manufacture in Northern Ireland as we are passionate and proud to say "Designed and made in Ireland.". Based on limited supply, but quality service, and value is our goal. Please continue to support this local business who are now supplying UK and Europe.

Outsider Magazine reviews the Coucon luxury robe, and acknowledges that the robe is born and manufactured in Northern Ireland. The magazine, which has a massive Irish following will make Ireland aware of the presence of this sports robe, essential for outdoor living, for young, old and even the disabled, who are buying the product more and more. From camping to caravaning, from swimming to skiing, this is a must have piece of kit. Get wet... get warm. Cool in a Coucon. 

Read Outsider's article here: Introducing Coucon, The Cosiest Changing Robe Ever and It’s Made in Ireland

Owen Weymouth, Red Bull professional cliff diver, joins the Couconoutdoor team as our brand ambassador. We are very pleased to have Owen as our brand representative and wearing our luxury robe at all major cliff diving competitions around the world. 

Owen Weymouth, is from Plymouth, England. He started platform diving at the age of six in his hometown and has since achieved four English national titles. Weymouth decided to turn his attention to professional cliff diving when his dream of making the Olympic games in 10-meter diving was becoming too far fetched. He balanced a six-day training week with full time education and studied with the ambition of going to medical school. His breakthrough came in 2016 after a very successful amateur season which led to invitations to his first major events in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and FINA World Championships. Owen is the youngest professional cliff diver in the world and is currently ranked 17th in the global standings. Having represented Great Britain in 9 countries across 3 continents, his Olympic dream is looking brighter as High Diving is in contention to make an appearance in the 2024 games in Paris.

Once again, Couconoutdoor is supporting the 2017 Santa Splash at Arcadia Portrush. This event is organised by Arcadia Bathing Club on Sunday 17th December at East Strand Portrush. We will be raffling a £100 Coucon voucher for this worthy cause. Probably everyone at some stage of their life has experienced some form of depression. We support this cause wholeheartedly. Merry Christmas from all at Couconoutdoor. 

World Junior Kayak Champion Jamie O' Brien from Cork after his win today at Portrush with Irish team members following his mature and impressive performance. He received an emerald green robe from couconoutdoor to help with kit for future events

Get wet... Get warm...

The World Kayak Championships comes to the rugged North Coast of Ireland, Portrush, County Antrim. This very prestigious event is to be held from the 20th to the 28th of October at Portrush. There will be entries from all around the world, and the organisers are hoping that sea conditions will be suitable and demanding for the elite kayakers from near and far. Couconoutdoor will be present throughout the week, offering their products for sale, and providing the opportunity for the athletes to purchase a product designed and made in Northern Ireland for the sport of kayaking and many other multi-sport related activities.

Flo bouy outdoor swimming aid in action and filmed from the air by Black Box Drone company. This highlights the many uses of this product, "be safe... be seen..." and its ability to support the swimmer if necessary. We at couconoutdoor want everyone to be safe in the water.