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The Great Unbiased Wetsuit Review Thread
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Long term review:
Used this suit yesterday because I was in no mood to put on a wet wetsuit. Used a removeable hood for extra warmth in the offshore winds.
For a suit owned since 2008, it still works.
Seams are all good with no wear points in rubber. However well made/stitched the seams are, they really let the water in quicker that I would have thought they would. My gonads were shocked when the gush of ocean splashed 'em. Brrrr and ouch...ok, not ouch, but after 60 minutes, it was approaching some tingly ungood feelings.
Rubber is less stretchy than before with all the years, and now the suit would probably fit someone a few inches shorter than me (with corresponding shorter arms and legs).
Overall, the fitting is still problematic. For me, Boz suites are longer in torso and shorter in limbs than in optimal for me. For this tall slim fella, LT O'Neil still fits best with close second to Xcel version of same size.
Anyway, got a deal on an O'Neil around turkey day and am liking it. Time to sell the Boz on Craigslist for cheap.
I hope to not come off like I’m disparaging anyone, but I think it’s important to share that this is the same explanation I got two years ago when I was having similar issues to everyone else.
I received both my "repaired" suit from Isurus' repair place, Swell Stuff, and the new suit directly from Isurus today. I think the "repair" may work, but it wouldn't have been acceptable in my opinion. A tip of the cap to Isurus for communicating with their repair place/me, getting ahead of things and ultimately keeping their client happy.
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have we talked about prices for florence marine wetsuits?
300 for a top
800 for a full
must make u surf like jjf for the price
or maybe u get a date with momjon
www.florencemarinex.com
300 for a top
800 for a full
must make u surf like jjf for the price
or maybe u get a date with momjon
Florence Marine X Wetsuits
Warm, durable wetsuits made by hand from the best Japanese materials and craftsmanship available. Florence Marine X fullsuits, springsuits and wetsuit tops are made to last long and keep you warm whether in the water or on the boat. Check out our men's and women's wetsuit size charts for the...
www.florencemarinex.com
Wow! $900 for a 5 mil.have we talked about prices for florence marine wetsuits?
300 for a top View attachment 144553
800 for a full
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must make u surf like jjf for the price
or maybe u get a date with momjon
Florence Marine X Wetsuits
Warm, durable wetsuits made by hand from the best Japanese materials and craftsmanship available. Florence Marine X fullsuits, springsuits and wetsuit tops are made to last long and keep you warm whether in the water or on the boat. Check out our men's and women's wetsuit size charts for the...
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I know someone with a Florence marine suit and he loves it. Super warm and great quality.
Two sessions in my proper 4/3 matuse and it's nice. Needs to break in a little more but so far so good. I would compare this to the Feral as far as feel and warmth.
Two sessions in my proper 4/3 matuse and it's nice. Needs to break in a little more but so far so good. I would compare this to the Feral as far as feel and warmth.
leaks pretty good where the previous owners pee ate away the glue, despite tape
Note the lack of seam taping. You should have bought one of those instead of all the other suits.
Review for Mystic voltt 6mil. Pros, more flexible than my old 5mils, build quality, Yammoto rubber.
Cons, not as warm as expected, flushes more from the zipper than my Xcels Billabongs.
Happy so far, but a bit concerned about the flushing and warmth on the real cold days.
Cons, not as warm as expected, flushes more from the zipper than my Xcels Billabongs.
Happy so far, but a bit concerned about the flushing and warmth on the real cold days.
After Xmas bought a 3/2 front zip hyperfreak heat ms from cleanline nice suit great doing business with cleanline as usual had 15% off. Hope last like my hyperfreak comp 3mm which made it 4 years and still used as back up suit. Really nice fit and like materials and liner nicely designed and good build.
I wonder how many times this thread has circled back to the same questions and answers.
Anyway...
Anyone have recent experience with Quik suits? Their prices aren't crazy, but are they dogshite? A friend is (possibly) offering a solid discount. He likes his, but he's kinda kooky and I don't always trust his read on things. He's transformed (not transitioned) from an ok surfer into a yoga mom in recent years. Gym, run, expensive sweats and 1/4 zip sweaters...
Whenever I'm offered a solid discount, I trend toward the top of the line, just because I can. But if anyone has any feedback on their other suits, I might be able to grab one sooner since they are out of my size in most models. Also, they have 2 different suits, with different materials, at different prices, with the same name... I'm calling them the Kanoa and Jeremy.
Any thoughts on materials vs cost/
$359 4/3 Highline Chest-Zip Wetsuit Kanoa
$299 4/3 Highline Chest Zip Wetsuit Jeremy
$359 4/3 Marathon Sessions Chest-Zip Wetsuit - Is there more to it than just the smoothie?
$379 4/3 Marathon Sessions Hooded Chest-Zip Wetsuit
$299 4/3mm Everyday Sessions Chest Zip Wetsuit
Anyway...
Anyone have recent experience with Quik suits? Their prices aren't crazy, but are they dogshite? A friend is (possibly) offering a solid discount. He likes his, but he's kinda kooky and I don't always trust his read on things. He's transformed (not transitioned) from an ok surfer into a yoga mom in recent years. Gym, run, expensive sweats and 1/4 zip sweaters...
Whenever I'm offered a solid discount, I trend toward the top of the line, just because I can. But if anyone has any feedback on their other suits, I might be able to grab one sooner since they are out of my size in most models. Also, they have 2 different suits, with different materials, at different prices, with the same name... I'm calling them the Kanoa and Jeremy.
Any thoughts on materials vs cost/
$359 4/3 Highline Chest-Zip Wetsuit Kanoa
$299 4/3 Highline Chest Zip Wetsuit Jeremy
$359 4/3 Marathon Sessions Chest-Zip Wetsuit - Is there more to it than just the smoothie?
$379 4/3 Marathon Sessions Hooded Chest-Zip Wetsuit
$299 4/3mm Everyday Sessions Chest Zip Wetsuit
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I just got 2 of Marathon sessions ones 3/2-4/3 and;
Pros: Very stretchy.
Abdomen liner is warm enough.
Fits well.
Affordable
Cons: Doesn't dry very fast at all.
Little flushes at the ankles, wrist and neck. because it is so stretchy.
Key Loop is a pain.
If they hold up for a few seasons, i'd probably buy them again (cuz they're cheap).
I try to buy only straight suits and check before I leave store
$300 for yamamoto is a good price. I had never heard of them until your post.