The place I work at makes demineralised water - about 15 tons per hour. I might rig up a wetsuit care station (TM) and make some cash on the side...
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thanks for sharing your experience!Yeah I’ve got the 3/2 chest zip. Had it for this winter (in Oz). It’s warm with decent seams, but it flushes lots through the neck and is fairly restrictive. For the money, though, it’s worth it in the absence of other similarly priced options. If the xcel is similarly priced, I’d go for that.
This is my 4th need essentials suit so I know what I’m getting. I’ve had a standard 3/2 steamer, spring suit and L/S vest as well.
I tried a mid-range Hyperfreak a few years back. The fit and flex was great but it leaked like a member of the White House staff - except where they're trying to stop the flood of chilling effects, this was quite the opposite.Tried my new 4/3 hooded hyperfreak today. I think the suit is actually 4.5/3.5 but it's super warm and very flexible.
The water cooled down a lot and there was a strong wind out of the east (it was warm) and I was never cold in a 2.5 hrs session.
Pretty solid suit for the money if you ask me. The hyperfreaks are so flexible and stretchy that my normal size (large) was too big and would flush so I've sized down to a medium in these suits and it feels fantastic.
My Feral 4/3 is going to be on its third winter (I typically get 2-4 surfs in per week) and is holding up great so far. I picked it up after drinking their koolaid and all of a sudden feeling like my Rip Curl flashbulb from the year before absorbed way too much water. They were right and the Feral is great. It's really light, definitely absorbs less water than the Rip Curl, has great flex and fit. It is also shockingly thin compared to the Rip Curl. The lack of smooth skin doesn't seem to be an issue except on the coldest, windiest sessions, which is when the Rip Curl gets used.Any more reviews of Feral? I've only heard good things so far.
I'm surprised guys didn't like RC FB zipperless. I've never had any problem with it, and the 3/2 FB+ is so stretchy it's easier to get on/off than some chest-zips... but is SO much easier on your shoulders paddling (feels like you've got a 2mm top on). Got mine at a RC outlet in San Diego, so it was the previous season model. It's gone two SoCal winters now, and I expect it to get me through this Spring. Plenty warm with smoothie on the chest/back (but not shoulders where it can tear), with booties Jan-March. I picked up a barely used Matuse as my backup, but plan to get a new FlashBomb next year.
Lesson learned, some people are scum. Not too long ago I was napping in the back of the van waiting for session 2, had a suit drying on the side mirror. Some little fucker getting a little too curious, had to yell at him to fuck off. Guard your sh!t, even if it’s “only for a minute”I got my brand new Isurus 2.2 Ziperless Shield stolen from my work while it was drying on the rear view mirror! I work at an office building in the middle of nowhere... who the hell steal a wet wetsuit in an industrial office area! WTF!!! So pissed...
So I am picking up a lightly used 3/2 Cyber tomorrow. We'll see how it hold up. Hope it last at least a few months before i need to throw on the 4mm Hyperflex i got in the closet.
Does the hoody 4/3 hf have smoothie? I love my 3mm hf but wind blows right in while sitting but other wise great suit.Tried my new 4/3 hooded hyperfreak today. I think the suit is actually 4.5/3.5 but it's super warm and very flexible.
The water cooled down a lot and there was a strong wind out of the east (it was warm) and I was never cold in a 2.5 hrs session.
Pretty solid suit for the money if you ask me. The hyperfreaks are so flexible and stretchy that my normal size (large) was too big and would flush so I've sized down to a medium in these suits and it feels fantastic.
Do you have any advice on how to not cop bricks? Sometimes I get these last year/sale suits and I'm stocked, other times, I get 50% off a $370 MSRP suit that's a brick.I just buy whatever last year's Xcel or Rip Curl I can find on sale
I have a Vissla 2/2 SS full that I like. I'd buy a 4/3
I tried on a long sleeve shorty and the arms were cut for an orangutan.Any reviews on Buell?
I'm on my 2nd one in the rotation and really like them, definitely worth the price, especially if you get it on sale.Any reviews on Buell?
That’s the truth. Lesson learned. F@ck those little thief’s. Two worst things... liars and thief’s.Lesson learned, some people are scum. Not too long ago I was napping in the back of the van waiting for session 2, had a suit drying on the side mirror. Some little fucker getting a little too curious, had to yell at him to fook off. Guard your sh!t, even if it’s “only for a minute”
Same here. Generally get a 1-2 year old Xcel on some random discount website for $190ish (3/2 Drylock). Never had a problem. They last 1-2 seasons for me. Used to use Whisky Militia, then Backcountry and Evo. Everytime they come in a sealed plastic bag and smell and feel like new.I just buy whatever last year's Xcel or Rip Curl I can find on sale
I have a Vissla 2/2 SS full that I like. I'd buy a 4/3
Definitely no leakage issues here.I tried a mid-range Hyperfreak a few years back. The fit and flex was great but it leaked like a member of the White House staff - except where they're trying to stop the flood of chilling effects, this was quite the opposite.
No smoothie but I've never felt that to be a significant value add. If it's important to you though you'll want to head another direction.Does the hoody 4/3 hf have smoothie? I love my 3mm hf but wind blows right in while sitting but other wise great suit.