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Thread: What wetsuit and what H2O temps
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09-13-2010, 10:16 PM #1
What wetsuit and what H2O temps
I'm about to get a full wetsuit. 99% sure I'm going with an Xcel Infinity X-Zip or Drylock 4/3 suit. I haven't ruled out a 4/3 Gul suit either. I'm not one to skemp on anything and I do believe you get what you pay for in most things so I'm not going to even consider the Oneill's or Quicksilvers at sporting goods stores, Costco, or Thedailysteal.com. I'm sure the coldest water I'll wakeboard in will be mid 50's. The top of the line Xcel's and Gul suits are practically drysuits. Why don't I get a drysuit? I don't like the bagginess and I dont' want to take 15 min to get ready and to get undressed. I know Ocean Rodeo makes a super pimp semi-snug drysuit but it's $700+. What suits are you guys/gals using, what thickness, what temp range, and how well does your fullsuit do againt leaking at the zipper.
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09-14-2010, 01:26 AM #2
Nice recommendation KG. Their higher end suits seem to have great features...seal/taped seams and waterproof chest zipper.
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09-14-2010, 09:12 AM #3
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09-14-2010, 09:41 AM #4
I have the Excel Exceed 3/2 spring suit. I'll be drysuit shopping this winter... looking forward to some extra manueverability.
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09-14-2010, 10:20 AM #5
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09-14-2010, 11:15 AM #6
I haven't gone out in cold water for a long time but when we did we would use the shower to fill the wet suit with warm water before we got in. No in rush of cold water.
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09-14-2010, 12:50 PM #7
We take a water jug filled with hot water when it's in the low 60's to 50's.
Hopefully we'll get another few weeks before the water temps drop out of the 70's and I have to break out the wetsuit. 52 degrees was the coldest I've been in with a full 3/4 O'neill. I need to get some booties when surfing and maybe some gloves.
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09-14-2010, 02:25 PM #8
Nah, throw a little ice in your wetsuit before you zip up. That way when the water gets in it feels nice and warm to you. Or use the EdG method of heating up the wetsuit.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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09-14-2010, 10:03 PM #9
I was leaning towards the Hyperflex Amp 3/2 chest zip suit but their sizing is not tall and thin friendly (6'00" and 155lb). Xcel has a suit that is perfect for my body type and I found the Xcel Infinity 3/2 X-Zip for $279. There are reviews for it on some surf forums that have guys using the Xcel Infinity 3/2 in waters in the upper 40's without problems and in the mid-50's feeling hot in the suit.
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09-14-2010, 10:24 PM #10