just pulled the trigger on the colby 5/4...looking forward to a new winter suitReally diggin the Colby+ 3/2 Chest Zip - GBS + Thermal Lining + Limestone Neoprene. Fine for anywhere south of Point Conception so far this fall/winter.
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just pulled the trigger on the colby 5/4...looking forward to a new winter suitReally diggin the Colby+ 3/2 Chest Zip - GBS + Thermal Lining + Limestone Neoprene. Fine for anywhere south of Point Conception so far this fall/winter.
just pulled the trigger
Curious to try. But way too expensive.Anyone tried the new seas Vissla vzip suit
I see they changed the zipper from open-ended (where you have to thread it) to closed-end. Bit annoying but still a great suit for 30% offPSA, 30% off Isurus 3/2 chest zips on their website
You like the chest zips where you get to perform an extra zipper threading vs just pulling it across once the head/neck gasket is on???I see they changed the zipper from open-ended (where you have to thread it) to closed-end. Bit annoying but still a great suit for 30% off
No. I said it was annoying. Still a better suit than 90% of other OTR suits imo. And I don’t fucks with zippers at all. It’s 2024. mine are zipperlessYou like the chest zips where you get to perform an extra zipper threading vs just pulling it across once the head/neck gasket is on???
I have one. Its the best entry of any suit. Reminds me of the Axxe wetsuit I used to have. My only issue with it is I'm between sizes and the one I got is a tad big. Still works but a little loose in the legs. Water tends to make its way up my ankles if I'm doing a feet first eject.Anyone tried the new seas Vissla vzip suit
I don't think the neoprene that was available was up to the task. I had a few from O'Neill in the mid to late 90's while I was getting flow from them ("marketing pro" on all my packing slips, lowest tier I would believe). They worked pretty well for a month or two and then the material would just stop going back to its original shape and would get distorted. I was on some weird navy suit trip back then and the zip-free panels would quickly take on a purplish hue with all sorts of weird stretch marks.Anyone know why zipperless entries went away in the 90s?
I know your decision has been made but owning both brands the only advantage the matuse has (IMO) is that is dries faster. The isurus seems more flexible and warmer.I have one. Its the best entry of any suit. Reminds me of the Axxe wetsuit I used to have. My only issue with it is I'm between sizes and the one I got is a tad big. Still works but a little loose in the legs. Water tends to make its way up my ankles if I'm doing a feet first eject.
Anyone liking the Matuse TUMO 3/2? They are $300 right now. I may pull the trigger on this or an Isurus 3/2 thats on sale. I love my zipperless 2mm Isurus
Looks like compaction or abrasion. Are those where your sit bones would be?Update: 2mm full bought 1/19/22. , about 12-15 months after started peeling at butt area but no leaks. Also a weird yellow fuzz collecting in various area , some can be seen in pic.
Correction: Fuzz I’ve seen before in other suits, but not the peeling. Is the peeling considered normal wear for that time frame?
DO you feel like it is much easier on the shoulders for paddling? I'm in scotland, Won a voucher in the board upcycling contest and looking for a new winter suit so its between the v zip and the northseas suit 5/4 hooded.I have one. Its the best entry of any suit. Reminds me of the Axxe wetsuit I used to have. My only issue with it is I'm between sizes and the one I got is a tad big. Still works but a little loose in the legs. Water tends to make its way up my ankles if I'm doing a feet first eject.
Anyone liking the Matuse TUMO 3/2? They are $300 right now. I may pull the trigger on this or an Isurus 3/2 thats on sale. I love my zipperless 2mm Isurus
Yes, it’s where I sit. Suit is a good fitLooks like compaction or abrasion. Are those where your sit bones would be?
the only time I’ve gotten that is on suits that were slightly too small and stretched (xcels).