What kind of riding in a drysuit?

[Ericfox]

What kind of riding can you do in a drysuit? Do you guys do any tricks or jump wakes? or do you just ride around the lake and try to not fall in as much as possible? I would think that tricks would not be easy in one and might risk ripping it.... so tell me what's up, cuz my wetsuit just isnt going to be enough for this weekend I think... it's full length but not super thick. I will have to check the thickness when I get home... anyone know about what water temps are now around NE Ohio? Air temps are supposed to be a high of about 55-60 over the next few days...

 

[Frosty]

my drysuit fits like a wetsuit, just a tad looser in the shoulder area. i ride with it on just like i ride with my wetsuit on.

still wearing my wetsuit though... lake erie is still in the 60's

 

[brett]

stan (five0addict) does everything but race in a a dry suit, no problems. all in the surf

 

[Ericfox]

cool... I will have to look into getting a drysuit at some point... I see the sahara suit that you ride with frosty... it looks nice. Some of the other suits I have seen are really baggy... is one better than the other? I notice the sahara zipper is on the back shoulders too... you like that? I think I might still try to ride with my wetsuit for the next week or two... thanks

 

[Ericfox]

where do you guys go to get neoprene gloves, boots, and head piece? I dont have any of those presently... those might be nice to have too

 

[Frosty]

cool... I will have to look into getting a drysuit at some point... I see the sahara suit that you ride with frosty... it looks nice. Some of the other suits I have seen are really baggy... is one better than the other? I notice the sahara zipper is on the back shoulders too... you like that? I think I might still try to ride with my wetsuit for the next week or two... thanks

the Sahara is great, like I said, it fits more like a wetsuit. the only downside is, with the heavy duty YKK zipper on the back, across the shoulders, it makes it hard to get your PFD on if you have a pull over style. The Jet Pilot side entry vest is perfect. Also, it can be difficult to unzip on your own. A little vaselene on the zipper makes it a little better.

also, the neck opening is pretty tight... but it seals water out very well. I sometimes have to pull it away from my neck while i'm riding to let some heat out... on super cold days you can see the steam come out when i do that.

with the water temps still in the 60's, i'll wear my wet suit for a few more weeks, with my JP tour coat.

 

[stanton]

yea man, i really deal with alot of water pressures and stay almost completely dry. see my avatar
my dad used to barefoot ski and do deepwater starts in a drysuit back when they first came out. thats some incredible sealage! seen some crazy cartwheeling faceplanting crashes and then pull off the suit and have dry sweats on underneath.
i highly reccomend the www.watcon.com suits. very nice and super light.
i wear it year round and people ask if i get too hot in it, its actually so thin there is NO insulation to the water. you literally feel wet until you step out of the suit, really weird feeling.

 

[Frosty]

where do you guys go to get neoprene gloves, boots, and head piece? I dont have any of those presently... those might be nice to have too

Gloves - watch for closeout on Dennis kirk

Boots - wrestling shoes - with neoprene socks from a dive shop. get the socks first, then go get the shoes, this way you get the correct size shoe to fit the added thickness of the sock or check these out - cheap http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=3403907S&store=Outlet&mmyId=

head piece - just a helmet for me

 

[SXIPro]

where do you guys go to get neoprene gloves, boots, and head piece? I dont have any of those presently... those might be nice to have too

I got my neoprene 'winter' gloves, hood and socks from this guy on ebay last year:

http://cgi.ebay.com/5MM-SOFT-NEOPRE...ryZ29574QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Frosty]

I got my neoprene 'winter' gloves, hood and socks from this guy on ebay last year:

http://cgi.ebay.com/5MM-SOFT-NEOPRE...ryZ29574QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

wow, those are pretty thick. how do you like them?

 

[SuperJETT]

I do most everything, hood riding is harder due to the bagginess of mine catching the bars sometimes, but other than that it's normal riding.

 

[Ericfox]

cool... thanks for all the input guys. In the past I have always put my ski/s away about this time of year. Hopefully now that I'm not a broke college kid anymore I can stretch the season out over another 2 months or so.

 

[SXIPro]

wow, those are pretty thick. how do you like them?

I do like them. They keep my hands very warm in the coldest water, and the velcro strap keeps them snug and in place. As long as my hands and head are warm, I am usually pretty comfy.

They are pretty thick, for sure. When I swap from my regular slippery reform gloves to these, I also remove my ODI Rogue grips and replace them with my ODI Ruffians, since they are thinner.

 

[Frosty]

cool... i might pick up a pair and give'em a shot this fall.

 

[Ericfox]

I do like them. They keep my hands very warm in the coldest water, and the velcro strap keeps them snug and in place. As long as my hands and head are warm, I am usually pretty comfy.

They are pretty thick, for sure. When I swap from my regular slippery reform gloves to these, I also remove my ODI Rogue grips and replace them with my ODI Ruffians, since they are thinner.

Did you get that exact pair of gloves? I see he sells a kevlar reinforced pair as well....

 

[Matt_E]

I do the same things in a dry suit as in a wetsuit as in shorts.
Except pee.


I do find it quite a bit harder to swim in a drysuit due to more surface area.
Also, I have those thick gloves and I hate them. They severely restrict mobility in my fingers.
I prefer no gloves at all with handwarmers instead.

 

[SXIPro]

I do the same things in a dry suit as in a wetsuit as in shorts.
Except pee.


I do find it quite a bit harder to swim in a drysuit due to more surface area.
Also, I have those thick gloves and I hate them. They severely restrict mobility in my fingers.I prefer no gloves at all with handwarmers instead.

Hmm. That is strange. I had to wear mine last weekend because I had to spend an extended amount of time in cold water pulling in rafts, anchors and buoys. While wearing them I was able to tie and untie knots in nylon rope and clothesline rope that had been soaking in the water all summer.

Maybe you need more finger mobility when you ride than I do. I need to be able to hold onto my grips, pull my throttle, pump my primer and hit my start button. All easily accomplished with these.

Personal preference I guess. Maybe it's because I grew up snowmobiling and ice fishing wearing those giant Arctic Cat gloves that were shaped like the Sleestak's hands from Land of the Lost. :veryhappy: So in comparison, these things are like Isotoners to me.

 

[Fro Diesel]

More talk on what drysuit types and brands. I am also looking for a head sock, since i took out the foam in my helmet that kept running into my eyes. I prefer no gloves just so long as i can keep my hands warm. I am taking the ski apart this weekend to install a new motor so i will be adding the handwarmers.

 

[suva]

I don't like the neprene gloves either.
I think I might try some cold weather MX gloves this fall.

 

[Crab]

I do the same things in a dry suit as in a wetsuit as in shorts.
Except pee.
I do find it quite a bit harder to swim in a drysuit due to more surface area.
Also, I have those thick gloves and I hate them. They severely restrict mobility in my fingers.
I prefer no gloves at all with handwarmers instead.

You need one with a condom catheter, they have em on ebay.:headbang: