wet and dry suits

[Jake6488]

Hey guys it gettin close to that time again and i was wondering the best to wear? A wet or dry suit? Im leaning toward the dry for the simple fact that well its dry. But just looking for everybodys input, thanks

 

[SuperJETT]

I only use my dry for when it's really cold, like water temp under 55 or so and the air about the same.

You need to wear what is appropriate to prevent hypothermia if you have a problem and are stuck in the water for a bit.

 

[spence]

i wear full wet when its real cold and then super cold i put on another over top of it but it really restricts movement with 2 and a jacket

 

[MADMAT]

I think I'm gonna take a bunch of peoples advise in here and get the baggy drysuit with footies from Watcon ($369.00). I'm a freeze baby:baby:

I would wear a dry if the water is 70 and the air is 65 or below:baby:

 

[GinoNewOrleans]

I think I'm gonna take a bunch of peoples advise in here and get the baggy drysuit with footies from Watcon ($369.00). I'm a freeze baby:baby:

I would wear a dry if the water is 70 and the air is 65 or below:baby:

I hear the one's Randy has are the best. I will be getting one for this winter.

 

[shawn_NJ]

Drysuits really are too hot for me with water and air over 60. I am fine with a 3/2mm wetsuit with a 1mm vest/hood combo until 55F air/water. Dont get me wrong, I love my drysuits, but its not the best when that water is not THAT cold.

 

[Cross]

I think I'm gonna take a bunch of peoples advise in here and get the baggy drysuit with footies from Watcon ($369.00). I'm a freeze baby:baby:

I would wear a dry if the water is 70 and the air is 65 or below:baby:

I hear the one's Randy has are the best. I will be getting one for this winter.

I am a big fan of Randys suits. The front zipper and booties are the only way to go.

 

[Jake6488]

so thank you all for your input but what brands and where to get them?

 

[GinoNewOrleans]

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so thank you all for your input but what brands and where to get them?

Call Randy @ 360-692-3492

I know if you order from him and you don't like it he would refund your money. He's that kind of guy

 

[Jake6488]

are those just dry suits ?

 

[cleetus]

Randy got a website?? I am 6"8 so finding suits that fit right is difficult

 

[Cross]

Randy got a website?? I am 6"8 so finding suits that fit right is difficult

http://www.watcon.com/Catalog_Pages/Drysuits.htm



I am pretty sure he can custom order something in your size.

 

[Phill]

Randy got a website?? I am 6"8 so finding suits that fit right is difficult

Call him....get a 2xl and try it on....if you think it wont fit you can send it back and get a bigger size....Randy is great to work with!

 

[stanton]

I am a big fan of Randys suits. The front zipper and booties are the only way to go.

im lovin it. i have NEVER been too hot in this suit. the barrier is so thin it really feels like your wet until you pull out a dry sock! i wouldnt run one if i didnt have to but goddamn it a luxury for sure!

 

[Jake6488]

thanks guys for all the help. one more ? . . I live in nc and the guys i ride with (Bigfish and others) are sayin that i dont need a dry suit that i should just wear a wet suit and thurmals (sp) for the winter season? What do yall think?

 

[XFT LOU]

Booties atached and front zipper. They keep you dry not warm!

 

[Jake6488]

But being dry is part of being warm correct?

 

[accbr]

I have a 6.5mm wetsuit that works in water down to 45 degrees. The hard part is keeping my head warm. One thing I used to do when I went whitewater kayaking in Nov. and Dec. was to take a milk jug full of warm water. Put your wetsuit on then pour the warm water in. It helps alot with that initial rush of cold water coming in the suit when you first jump in.

 

[SXIPro]

I have a 6.5mm wetsuit that works in water down to 45 degrees. The hard part is keeping my head warm. One thing I used to do when I went whitewater kayaking in Nov. and Dec. was to take a milk jug full of warm water. Put your wetsuit on then pour the warm water in. It helps alot with that initial rush of cold water coming in the suit when you first jump in.

I wear a neoprene diving hood to keep my noggin from freezing. Otherwise, you really can get an ice cream headache from Hell.

 

[dbrutherford]

Do the gloves zip onto the suit too? I was jet sking this weekend and my hands got cold quick. I was wearing some MX style gloves. To me a dry suit is the way to go! I wonder how well those neoprene head/ski mask things work? Like what divers wear.