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Best Fullsuit?
- Thread starter Havoc
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My Feral 4/3 will be on its third winter and hasn't leaked yet, but I'm in SoCal so it doesn't get too much use.
I picked up a Feral 3/2 last fall and it has up great. Oddly, it was thicker and stiffer than my 4/3 from the year before. Picked up a new 3/2 a few weeks ago (supposed to be stretchier) and have only used it a few times, but it has been great so far and definitely stretchier than last year's 3/2.
Haven't had a Carapace/7til8 so I can't give you a comp, but the Ferals have been better than my old rip curl flashbombs, Xcel revolt and infinities, and Oneill pyrotech (I don't think they make this anymore)
I like the look of the O’Neill Hyperfreak Fuze 2mm with short arms for surfing in Oz. Anyone got one?
@brycor564 I felt up the Vissla seven seas and north seas at the shop today. They felt super stretchy, soft and light.The north seas has the nice fuzzy insulation for that extra warmth. For the price I would really consider it if I was you. Check Evo.com for some deals. Also if you are a Surfline premium member you can get 25% off on Vissla. The code is on the surfline site.
If I didn't just buy a Billabong 5/4 for half off I wouldv'e bought the Vissla and plan to buy a 3/2 Vissla for next season.
If I didn't just buy a Billabong 5/4 for half off I wouldv'e bought the Vissla and plan to buy a 3/2 Vissla for next season.
I have a 4/3 Vissala North Seas that I recently used for a second session after wearing a brand new Xcel Drylock 4/3 for my first.
Vissala is actually a little heavier and less flexible but a bit warmer. Has more smooth skin and thicker fuzzy lining. Drylock is a bit more flexible, lighter and not as warm. Not a bad suit. Nice to have in the rotation this time of year.
Vissala is actually a little heavier and less flexible but a bit warmer. Has more smooth skin and thicker fuzzy lining. Drylock is a bit more flexible, lighter and not as warm. Not a bad suit. Nice to have in the rotation this time of year.
My buddy wore his zipperless vissla for the first time today. I had to help him get out of it 
Last couple suits I've bought have been Vissla and it's hard to argue the price point vs.quality. I tried the NEED route 2-3 years ago and felt like I got what I paid for. A friend just picked up a full suit and I'll ask him an honest appraisal. I picked up a 1.5 mil Isurus jacket at the last Del Mar event and can feel the quality. I will have to order a custom Yamamoto suit sooner than later.
My leaky 3/2 just isn't cutting it anymore. Wasn't planning on getting another one until spring but I just saw xcel infiniti's on sale for 159 at backcountry and I just ordered one.
i like my vissla high sea 3/2. It gets the job done for less money compare to my hurley wetsuits. (But i think hurley is still more flexible)
Thanks for this info. It sounds good, and the newer suits even better. I guess it's the #40 vs #39 Yamamoto. I'm looking at the 6/5/4 or 5/4/3 ...but mostly just want to try the most flexible suit I can get, that has sufficient warmth, as I tend to run cold. Cheers.
I know a lot of people like them but I had a synchro that didn't fit quite right so I sold to my buddy for really cheap and it fell apart in a few months. Probably one full season on it total and it literally fell apart.
Got my infiniti today and it fits great. We'll see about longevity but for the price, it's worth it even if it lasts one season.
@silentbutdeadly I always liked my Infinitis. Better than the dry lock when you compare price vs performance.
57 degrees in Santa Cruz this AM - wore my 3/2 Cyber (no liner) - and despite surfing like complete sh!t I was comfortable.
Second season for that 3/2.
I've also droppped about 5 pounds so woulda been warmer with a little more fat, considering I don't have much anyway.
Second season for that 3/2.
I've also droppped about 5 pounds so woulda been warmer with a little more fat, considering I don't have much anyway.
Until tomorrow.
Not enough time to get used to the booties!
Rather exhausted after yesterday trying to learn the ropes at the Lane - first time in any sort of real surf since August + sleep deprivation.
Gonna try for more zzzzs now... I'll manage to start taking a look around for some waves by late morning - lemme know if you're wanna surf.
Looked pretty fun there yesterday evening. Size picked up a bit throughout the day. Looked a little jumbled up this morning and a bit smaller, however.
Wish I could meet up for a surf, but I have the kids the next couple of days.
Hope you find something worthwhile.
