Wet suits

[tipafew]

It has been forever since I have bought a new wet suit. Who makes the best suits right now and where is the best place to buy them?

I don't have too many good connections left like I used to.

Chad

 

[jeepmark4x4]

Slippery suits are the best. I have a matrix and it absolutely kicks cold waters butt. I got mine from JR. (Paul Lehr), he has a bunch in stock, if he doesnt have your size he can get it for you. Here is his website with his e-mail and #

http://www.lehrperformance.com/

 

[Mark44]

I have jet pilot and have had it for about 5 years. Worked well I also like the farmer type suit.

Mark44

 

[Big Kahuna]

What size you looking for??

 

[DaUpJetSkier]

Also, John type suits arent the best for cold water, they are fine for keeping the wind off ya and semi cold like 55-660 degree water temp but the lack of any type of neck seal just lets the water rush in. Not bad when your hot in your suit but isnt fun when its cold water. I like my slippery but I think the nest suit is going to be a 3/2 surf suit or ill keep the slippery and get a dry suit when its freezing.

 

[surferdude345]

All the suits i have ever owned have been ripcurl, i bought most for surfing but use them for skiing, the best thing about them is they have a lifetime warrently on the seams. If you go for the better ones the seams are all taped and glued, they are by far the most comfortable suits i have worn, never have tried slippery though

 

[Tuttle]

Anyone know of a wetsuit that is made for a longer torso? I'm 6'1 but have the legs of a person about 5'8. short legs, long back.:tomato:

 

[wydopen]

i wear an xcel infinity 5/4/3 in 45-52 degree water and a ripcurl ebomb 3/2 when its warmer.

 

[Mark44]

Anyone know of a wetsuit that is made for a longer torso? I'm 6'1 but have the legs of a person about 5'8. short legs, long back.:tomato:

Sounds like something you would find at the circus. :haha: :haha: :haha: j/k

Mark44

 

[tipafew]

What size you looking for??

I am 6'3 and about 185lbs. I currently have a Slippery that is about 6 years old and wore out. I think it is a XL, but I'm not sure. Probably looking at XL suits and L vests.
The slippery has been great, but it doesn't seem like the new ones are quite as nice as my old one. I have only seen pictures so far.

 

[tipafew]

I have a dry suit. This suit is used mainly for "warmer" weather.

 

[Tuttle]

Sounds like something you would find at the circus. :haha: :haha: :haha: j/k

Mark44

I have been known to be courted by Ringling Bros for my long "torso":nana: Wait, actually that was Vivid video that was after me.:bsflag:

 

[Dirtybird]

DO they make ones with like a 5 torso and maybe a 3 arm? My thick suit I think its a 5 or 7mm squeezes so bad on my arms I cant ride because it cuts off circulation. :sad:

 

[surferdude345]

Dirtybird they do, i know one of my buddies has a 5.4.3 suit. Which basically means ur torso is at 5mm, and arms are at 3mm and i think legs are at 4mm, i think ripcurl or hurley makes them.

 

[Dirtybird]

Dirtybird they do, i know one of my buddies has a 5.4.3 suit. Which basically means ur torso is at 5mm, and arms are at 3mm and i think legs are at 4mm, i think ripcurl or hurley makes them.

Thank you! :Banane01:

 

[CoreyLKN]

I gotta a friends 14/7 diving suit. im gonna try that soon.:bigeyes: