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Best Fullsuit?
- Thread starter Havoc
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41 degrees = 5 celsius
I would have thought 6mm needed. Gets down to about 13 celsius here and early morning I'm putting a 5mm hooded on.Got another time for getting into a dry Billabong 3/2 chest zip steamer from yesterdays second session. No rushing, no risking tearing rubber or damaging seams. Time to get in includes putting on a rash vest and additional crotch adjustments which my excel does not need - 1 minute 35 seconds.I'm in an argumentative mood today
Timed myself getting out of it post surf this morning. No rushing, including taking off my rash vest 1 minute 15 seconds. So in that time you have got out of your back zip, driven home and opened your first can of beer?
Bought super cheap, old model at end of summer sale with funny colours that no one wanted. The advantage of buying cheap summer wetties is that I can justify purchasing 2 or 3 of them, always have a dry one to put on. Paying for warmest most flexible, not an issue with summer temperatures and 3mm rubber.
My core and limbs stay pretty warm, it's the feet and hands that get me. Been using RipCurl Dawn Patrol 5/4 in similar conditions and has worked nicely and with better flexibility than 6/5.41 degrees = 5 celsius
Can't wait to see if this RedCell stuff improves warmth overall. I like the fact that it goes from ankle to shoulders and is also in the hood.
Body Glove is owned by Marquee Brands. They also own Martha Stewarts brand, Emril Lagasse, A Pea in the Pod Maternity, ect....
Dakine's board bags and backpacks have always been solid in my book.
I've been in a Rip Curl Heetseeker 3/2 all winter in Ventura/SB as far north as El Cap and no further south than Hueneme. Can't see another 4/3 in my future.
Well now that is disheartening had I known I would have skipped the purchase.
So the wetsuit was okay, surfed it below the rating: 41 degree water and 31 degree air. It held up okay, but I think my Rip Curl Dawn Patrol would have been a little better. It's flexible easy on and off in my opinion.
3.5 stars out of 5.
At the same time I purchased the suit I got the Body Glove 7mm RedCell booties, they have the Solite thing going on. They are awful! RedCell insulation from top of booties down to ankle, the foot bed does not seem to have any insulation and when you kick, yeah a habit I have when paddling into waves, top of your foot slaps against the bootie and does not feel good at all.
1 star out of 5.
I think the thing to do is get the cheapest suit and be surprised vs. getting an expensive suit and questioning why it was so expensive.
You can find better deals on the net than 100 off an overpriced $400 dollar suit. Wait till the spring/summer when prices drop or on Black Monday to score the dealz 
Google shopping is your friend
Google shopping is your friend
Xcel 7mm Drylock mittens (and boots) work really well. The mittens especially stopped the issue of that moment in the shower when the feeling starts coming back into your hands and it hurts like hell. Highly recommended.
Have some Xcel 7mm size medium mittens if you want, they’ve been in the water maybe once. Just remember struggling to get them on and opting for the 5mm gloves instead. Don’t live in the bitter cold anymore and can let you have them for $20 plus $5 shipping depending where you are located
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Just tried on a 4/3+ O'Neill Hyperfreak C/Z. Most comfortable wettie I've ever worn.
Seriously considering for my next winter suit.
Seriously considering for my next winter suit.
What sort of water temps?
We generally get down to 52-53F in winter, but the wind is an issue. Cleanline surf seemed to find them very warm, and they're in Oregon, so I'm hopeful for the 4/3+.
Looking for a nice, stretchy 2 mil full with Spring upon us. My Vissla is still serviceable from a couple seasons ago.
Was hoping to talk with folks at the Del Mar event.. will this current news squash that?
Sidenote: Gary, I won't accept your advice because you wear a 4/3 year-around in San Diego.
Was hoping to talk with folks at the Del Mar event.. will this current news squash that?
Sidenote: Gary, I won't accept your advice because you wear a 4/3 year-around in San Diego.
