Wetsuit advice wanted - Updated with pics

[227]

I've tried 'em all at one time or another. Nobody makes a better wetsuit than O'neill.

 

[accbr]

The only bad thing about a 6.5 wetsuit is it takes awhile to break it in so it's easy to bend your arms. Doesn't sound like you need one that thick though. I already had this one when I got the ski.

 

[Matt_E]

6.5 is definitely out of the question, for flexibility reasons. I'd like to stay under 5mm.

 

[skinnyman]

Nice, thanks for that input. What did you pay for yours?

clean line surf or wetsuit wharehouse I forgot which one 329 on a sale

The guys at cleanline are really cool to deal with Very helpful on selection of suit.

 

[surferdude345]

i like the 5/4/3 and i like ripcurl cause of the warrety - they have replaced the whole chest section of a wetsuit top for me for free

 

[Matt_E]

How flexible is a 5?
And which part is 3?

 

[wydopen]

How flexible is a 5?
And which part is 3?

5 is in the chest..4 legs and arms..and 3 on the parts that need to stretch...they definitely arnt the most flexible (compared to a 3/2) but they will blow away these dive suits and two piece suits people are wearing


ohh they even have 6/5/4 so you can ride in the snow
http://www.ripcurl.com/index.php?id=146,979,0,0,1,0

 

[vitalikol]

warmer suite= thicker suite=less flexable. I am scuba diver and dove in wet suites and dry suites. my choise is dry suite. becouse for wet suite to work properly it's need to be snag fit= less movement. dry suite more loose and like it.

 

[Matt_E]

I don't like drysuits.
I am going to start looking for deals on the F-bomb and the Psycho.

 

[jondotcom]

Get a nice quality 2 piece slippery suit or other, neoprene booties, gloves, hood, and then wear a float coat (slippery or other USCG approved jacket with built-in flotation). You will be plenty warm and you can layer down during warmer months.

 

[Matt_E]

I am not getting another Slippery Suit. It has not held up well and has not kept me as warm as a much cheaper full suit.

 

[BBYamaha]

I have a two piece 6.5mm suit like this.

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Cate...ock/DescSort_0/Filter_3=232/AKNW6M.html?Hit=1

I have that same style suit, I stay almost dry, takes a little bit for water to works its way in. Only thing that gets cold on me is my feet and ankles that show. Dive comftable in 55-60 water and had the suit for 10+years with no problems except the label is fading a bit.

 

[Matt_E]

I got a Ripcurl F-Bomb 4/3 on Ebay, brand-new for $189 shipped today.

 

[DAG]

i love my E-bomb 2/3 i got it off the whiskeymilitia for around $120.

you got a steal on the F-bomb @ 190,, thats also a very nice suit

 

[skinnyman]

I got a Ripcurl F-Bomb 4/3 on Ebay, brand-new for $189 shipped today.[/QUOTE

Great Deal

 

[Talsivar]

matt, i think you should be fine with a pair of bicycle shorts and a shower cap. :bigok:

 

[Matt_E]

You'd like that, wouldn't you? :biggrin:

 

[Talsivar]

:nana::nana: not me just thought that was more your style. you get that ski put back together and ready for march?

 

[Matt_E]

Almost.
I need to some minor work with fuel & water routing, and send my impeller for repair.

 

[sneaky]

I will be riding in the same water temps as matt. when you guys speak of the warmth of these suits, do i need to adjust what i buy because i have no body fat and weigh 130lbs?!!?!?! not sure if that made sense.