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Wetsuit users
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Dave......
Ole Dave, from across the pond in Europe, pounds the waves in a wet suit around the North Atlantic. I think he's out all year.
You can try to PM him......his username is "D 5upe". I'm sure he's got a few types. I hear he had a fuel vapor explosion in his Doo a couple weeks back, so he may be in the garage moreso than the forum!..........:cheers:
Ole Dave, from across the pond in Europe, pounds the waves in a wet suit around the North Atlantic. I think he's out all year.
You can try to PM him......his username is "D 5upe". I'm sure he's got a few types. I hear he had a fuel vapor explosion in his Doo a couple weeks back, so he may be in the garage moreso than the forum!..........:cheers:
sporsterjoel
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Look at Mustang survival's jackets they have lots of stuff to keep you warm,dry and safe.
http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=243
also look at there pants
http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=544
http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=243
also look at there pants
http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=544
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I just use my surfing wetsuits. I have a 3/2 full suit for the really cold days(3 mm body thickness, 2 mm arms and legs) and a 2/1 spring suit (short arms and legs) for the moderate days.
If it gets too cold for the 3/2, it is just too cold to go out:reddevil:
Last year, I used the 2/1 spring suit all winter long, and never stopped using the XP throughout the season. This year, I have woosed out and haven't even taken the XP out since the water got cold (but thought about it yesterday). But, it has been a warm year and water only got down to 59, which is easily spring suit weather if the sun is out.
Wetsuits I use are generally O'Neill, Billabong, Possibly a Rip Curl int there. I have several sets.
If it gets too cold for the 3/2, it is just too cold to go out:reddevil:
Last year, I used the 2/1 spring suit all winter long, and never stopped using the XP throughout the season. This year, I have woosed out and haven't even taken the XP out since the water got cold (but thought about it yesterday). But, it has been a warm year and water only got down to 59, which is easily spring suit weather if the sun is out.
Wetsuits I use are generally O'Neill, Billabong, Possibly a Rip Curl int there. I have several sets.
seadoo GTS 1993
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50 degrees is ridable with a wet suit!
FloorStreet
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I use a surf wetsuit as well, 3/2 Ripcurl E-bomb
but whatever style you go for, I highly adivse you get it off ebay...I paid 300 for mine from a surf shop when it just came out and now I can get it for about 50 from ebay
but whatever style you go for, I highly adivse you get it off ebay...I paid 300 for mine from a surf shop when it just came out and now I can get it for about 50 from ebay
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Try them on at a surf shop first, to figure out what size you need. The sizes are odd. They come in medium, med-long, med-short, med-xlong, etc for each size.
I wore medium for years and always complained about how tired I got when surfing in it. Then later on I tried a medium long and it gave me a little more room between my groin and shoulders so I wasn't forcing myself to maitain an upright or straight body.
So, get one that is a "little" loose, not hanging off of you, but not skin tight. Make sure you can move your arms without a rubber-band effect going on in your pits. And make sure you aren't constantly having to pull it out of your groin.
Then get online and purchase whatever size you found that works for you.
Also, thicker is ONLY better in very cold climes. My last full suit was a 2/1 and I liked it much better for movement and comfort than the 3/2, but I had to stop surfing at 48 degrees or so, rather than 44. Whatever difference that makes. At both those temps, your body and legs are fine, it is your face, ears, fingers and toes that suffer.
I wore medium for years and always complained about how tired I got when surfing in it. Then later on I tried a medium long and it gave me a little more room between my groin and shoulders so I wasn't forcing myself to maitain an upright or straight body.
So, get one that is a "little" loose, not hanging off of you, but not skin tight. Make sure you can move your arms without a rubber-band effect going on in your pits. And make sure you aren't constantly having to pull it out of your groin.
Then get online and purchase whatever size you found that works for you.
Also, thicker is ONLY better in very cold climes. My last full suit was a 2/1 and I liked it much better for movement and comfort than the 3/2, but I had to stop surfing at 48 degrees or so, rather than 44. Whatever difference that makes. At both those temps, your body and legs are fine, it is your face, ears, fingers and toes that suffer.
Quick question, I'm looking for a suit too and alot of the new ones advertise 3/2 (as flexible as 2/1). I'm sure you have to try it to believe it..
in anycase, the temps everyone is referring to..are these air or water temps? Or do you assume somewhere between both?
I'm guessing our lake is about 42-50F at the beginning of May, but the air can range wildly depending on wind and other weather factors. I won't use a suit from June-Sept. Would I still need a 3/2 considering those water temps?
in anycase, the temps everyone is referring to..are these air or water temps? Or do you assume somewhere between both?
I'm guessing our lake is about 42-50F at the beginning of May, but the air can range wildly depending on wind and other weather factors. I won't use a suit from June-Sept. Would I still need a 3/2 considering those water temps?
sporsterjoel
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I dont think most people realize riding in cold water is very dangerous if you dont have the right gear. I think like this would i go swiming in the lake in may with the water below 50f or 10c with just a wet suit? Cause if your craft sinks that's what youll be doing. My boat season starts in april so im buying is the mustang survival Integrity Flotation Bomber Jacket and maybe the pants. And its a rated flotation device so no need for a PFD.
We are talking about the water temps. When the wetsuit becomes wet, it gets to a certain temperature inside the suit and that temp depends on the thickness of the suit. The wind will not affect you much at all once the water layer inside the suit warms up.
Your feet, hands, and face WILL be affected by the wind and water combo.
Every 10 years or so, they come out with breakthrough technologies where they say "2/1 as warm as 3/2" and in my experience, it isn't QUITE as warm, and the materials have always broken down faster. Lasting maybe a season or 2 max when the old reliable 3/2 last up to 7 years.
If you can afford it, those are usually decent suits for the short term, and are often more flexible. but flexibility isn't as much an issue for boating as it is for paddling a surfboard around for hours.
If you have questions, often the wetsuit description (and the tag on the new suit) will describe what water temps it is recommended for.
Your feet, hands, and face WILL be affected by the wind and water combo.
Every 10 years or so, they come out with breakthrough technologies where they say "2/1 as warm as 3/2" and in my experience, it isn't QUITE as warm, and the materials have always broken down faster. Lasting maybe a season or 2 max when the old reliable 3/2 last up to 7 years.
If you can afford it, those are usually decent suits for the short term, and are often more flexible. but flexibility isn't as much an issue for boating as it is for paddling a surfboard around for hours.
If you have questions, often the wetsuit description (and the tag on the new suit) will describe what water temps it is recommended for.
You should be happy with the 3/2 Oneill. I have had several, and only had to sell them when I got too fat to fit in them comfortably...
I have a used suit I am willing to sell. 3/2 LT (Large-Tall) Rip Curl "Classic" style. I am right at 6' tall. If you wear a large or XL t-shirt, around 32-38" waist, and are 5'9-6' or so it should fit. No holes, Almost new condition.
I will take $50 if anyone is interested.
Pics attached. One has me in it so you can see approximately what build i have (been putting flooring up in the attic. I don't wear a bandana all the time :reddevil
By the way, it still fits, I just gave up cold-water surfing and put this away. I still use a spring suit but when it gets too cold for that, I just stay out of the water. This happened when I hit 35 yrs old...
PM me if interested.
I will take $50 if anyone is interested.
Pics attached. One has me in it so you can see approximately what build i have (been putting flooring up in the attic. I don't wear a bandana all the time :reddevil
By the way, it still fits, I just gave up cold-water surfing and put this away. I still use a spring suit but when it gets too cold for that, I just stay out of the water. This happened when I hit 35 yrs old...
PM me if interested.
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jwick86
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A friend of mine and my self rented them at a local dive shop for under $30 for everything. It was for the day but got us out riding in late october early november. Ours were the 7 mil suits which are rated for 50+ degree water, however like the dive shop said, we were not summurged in the water (with any luck).
I received my RipCurl 3/2 Fireskin a couple of weeks back but ended up returning it to Wetsuitwearhouse. It was a fine suit, but I didn't like the restrictive feeling. I got 2XL and I'm 6'1, 215 lbs, not fat. Should have been the right size but it didn't seem like it would be ease up and become comfortable after a long period of time. I'm somewhat claustaphobic and this suit brought me to my breaking point. I was very frightened of the thought of the zipper pull snapping on me...
Re-evaluating my needs, I don't need to keep water out, as I'm not planning on being in the water to be honest...just need something to help block the wind and in case I do get wet in an emergency. Going to probably get the SeaDoo neoprene jacket only and wear shorts for the spring.
I kept the Billabong gloves and Boots because they are made of fantastic material and fit comfortably. And I found my hands were the first thing to get cold because they are out in front of the ski.
Cheers. (countdown to Spring!!)
Moof, I know how you feel. I bought the wrong sized suit for many years. You sound about my size, except I have another 10 lbs on you.
You have to not only get the XL, but also the one listed as "Tall".
They have XL short, XL medium, XL Tall, and XL Xtall. etc. Medium is for about 5'8" to 5'10", Tall is for us 6 footers.
You have to not only get the XL, but also the one listed as "Tall".
They have XL short, XL medium, XL Tall, and XL Xtall. etc. Medium is for about 5'8" to 5'10", Tall is for us 6 footers.
Depending on brand, I would suggest you look for an XXL in Tall. That should be nice and loose on you, and since you won't be submerged much, should keep you dry while riding and not be too tight.
But, this depends on brand, so always try one one first. Feel free to test them out at the surf or dive shop, then buy similar brand/size online.
If it feels tight in the dressing room, go the next size up. If tight in the crotch or shoulders (pulling you down), go a size taller, and if tight in the belly, go a size bigger (L, to XL, to XXL).
It is always better to have one a size too big rather than a size too small.
But, this depends on brand, so always try one one first. Feel free to test them out at the surf or dive shop, then buy similar brand/size online.
If it feels tight in the dressing room, go the next size up. If tight in the crotch or shoulders (pulling you down), go a size taller, and if tight in the belly, go a size bigger (L, to XL, to XXL).
It is always better to have one a size too big rather than a size too small.
robin savell lloyd
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It All sounds correct to me but I do question the part about [ then buy similar brand/size online.] I can be wrong as I have only owned 1 wet suit. But I have learned a good lesson on ski vest last year. I must have purchased 10 different ones and all the different makers make them different. 1 xl seem like a small and another xxl seem to be small also. I had to go and try them on to find the correct size. I believe that they must be sizeing them too teenagers. After that exsperience I will allways try the brand before I buy. I can say one thing I do have a vest that will fit even the most perticular person. :hurray:
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Oh, and Ivanek, I read that at 240 lbs, not 140, so NOT XXL. :ack:
My brain saw the 6'1" and automatically put in 240...
My brain saw the 6'1" and automatically put in 240...
Medium tall would be a good place to start. Then go up or down from there on both the size and the length.
billman4u
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Well out here on the west coast of Canada I use a dry suit! The reason for this is your not in the water much and for a wet suit to work and keep you warm you have to be in the water! If you get the kind of dry suit with the ankle seals its a bit of a pain as well making your toes cold because of the circulation issue. Its shitty but I have an allergey to neopreen so had to go the more expensive root but well worth it! I can go out in the worst days take off the dry suit and I'm bone dry and warm.
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