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Best bargain brand wetsuit?
- Thread starter DublAK2
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That’s not advice. That’s stating personal observation and speculation.
I also PM'ed you a recommendation before you made this post. I guess you didn't read it yet?
Anyone know what's up with the lack of 3/2 no-zip Vissla suits in stock? Shops are bringing in their High Seas no-zip 4/3's, but all the 3/2's were taken off Vissla's site. I'm hearing 3/2's won't be in stock until late January which doesn't seem like a great sales decision unless there is a supply issue, which I'm starting to think, since Volte doesn't have any their zipperless 3/2's available either.
Any feedback on O'Neill's Hyperfreak 3/2 no-zip? I haven't worn an O'Neill in probably 18 years. I'm not a fan of their marketing/advertising aesthetic, but I hear they're still making good suits.
Any feedback on O'Neill's Hyperfreak 3/2 no-zip? I haven't worn an O'Neill in probably 18 years. I'm not a fan of their marketing/advertising aesthetic, but I hear they're still making good suits.
Well... I do see guys running around in hoods, gloves, and boots when it's upper 60s/low 70s so I guess cold is whatever you think cold is. Right?
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the summer surfers are able to surf into the fall due to wfh so bought all the 3/2’s
the summer surfers are able to surf into the fall due to wfh so bought all the 3/2’s
Vissla didn't get their Fall 2020 High-Seas no-zip 3/2's out and for some reason shops are only getting a handful of 4/3's the last week or so. I was curious if anyone works in the industry and knew what was up? I think it only pertains to the super stretchy 3/2 material Vissla (and I think Volte) are using for their no-zip suits.
he likes cyber.
I'm sure they're great but I'd rather buy a new suit for a 3rd of the price and replace it after two seasons. It's also funny the assumption that everyone gets cold in cheaper suits. certainly not the case.
I'm sure they're great but I'd rather buy a new suit for a 3rd of the price and replace it after two seasons. It's also funny the assumption that everyone gets cold in cheaper suits. certainly not the case.
Same. I dont mind spending 200 bucks or so every two years. Ive had expensive suits before like the flash bomb or e bomb or whatever and it didnt last longer than 2 seasons. I usually stick to rip curl because of the fit
going to order a new RC DP 4/3 medium tall, because I dont feel like experimenting with need essentials at the moment.
Two major factors in the price of a suit =
- method of stitching
- quality of neoprene
Shitty stitch = more leaking
Shitty neoprene = wetsuit gets like a sponge faster
A good stitch will require no tape, only glue, and it will not leak.
Good neoprenes will repel water and keep you warmer.
Not my opinion. Science.
- method of stitching
- quality of neoprene
Shitty stitch = more leaking
Shitty neoprene = wetsuit gets like a sponge faster
A good stitch will require no tape, only glue, and it will not leak.
Good neoprenes will repel water and keep you warmer.
Not my opinion. Science.
that’s like 600 with tax for st u take a leak in
sure do. I surf at dawn. you surf gentlemans hour and it's way different. when I surf later in the day I wear a 3/2 with no issues
oh and not sure of your age but I believe you're younger than me. everyone I know gets colder the older they get and the older guys I know laugh cause they say I told ya so.
If you surf a lot.
If you're only surfing once a week or every other week, maybe not.
If you're not going to rinse your suit and if you're gonna dry it in the sun, definitely not.
Hey, I occasionally find myself slipping into the water around 730 (if need be.)
But if you're wearing a 4/3 in SD there's no way you're gonna be cold, ever, bargain or not.
I hate wearing a 4/3 if I don't need to wear one. I think I have worn one 3 times in SD.