N.E. Rubber In Spring?

May 12, 2021
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Aloha friends. Headed up the north east coast in the spring and I'm taking my wingfoil gear with me on this trip. Wanted to know recommendations for wetsuit recommendations. I know it depends on what month as well, looking at May possibly April.

Headed up to Mass to southern/central Maine.

Mahalos!
 

Subway

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yeah April and May is definitely still winter-suit water temps in Maine
 

elcalvo

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April water in Maine will require 5 mil minimum, including boots and gloves and maybe a hood as well if you have to duck dive a lot. Probably more if you're from Hawaii.
 

Belchfire1

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I lived and surfed in MA for 10 years. I was wearing a 6 mil with boots until June. The water really doesn't warm up until July. Not sure how wet you get with a wing foil, but if you're able to stay out of the water most of the time you could get away with something lighter, but not much.
 
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mundus

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Very stiff, how much you have move in your sport? Best off getting a 6mil.