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lenthomasphoto
Joined: 23 May 2014 Posts: 28
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:36 pm Post subject: its getting cold in here |
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I am about to purchase a wetsuit. I dont know much about them. I live in eastern NC. What do you all think would be a good one to consider? Is there a brand that would be good for windsurfing? Thanks so much, Len |
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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hamiltor
Joined: 11 Apr 2000 Posts: 11
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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I sail primarily Oregon Coast with water temps in the 50's with an Oneil 5/4 Mutant that has interchageable hood or reguar neck. In any case it is amazingly warm and I am impressed with how much better a suit you climb into from the top (no zipper up the back) is. |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20936
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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SEARCH the topic. You'll find a HUGE amount of discussion on it. |
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nw30
Joined: 21 Dec 2008 Posts: 6485 Location: The eye of the universe, Cen. Cal. coast
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Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Fit is more important than brand, try on before you buy.
And you should be able to get in and out of it all by yourself, if you need help with that, it's not worth it. |
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adywind
Joined: 08 Jan 2012 Posts: 665
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Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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I'm using smooth skin ones like those from NP. They have supreme wind chill protection wich is important here in the Midwest. On the downside there are not very durable, but if you don't mind gluing often with Aquaseal this is not a big issue. I also prefer using the less thick ones like the 4/3 and layering up with neoprene shorts, vests and even neoprene socks when the temperature falls below 50F. This way I can use one suit from 40F/my low threshold/ to 60F. My suit don't have integrated hud which tires the neck a lot/looking constantly upwind etc./ so I use separate hood or a beanie. I experimented a lot thru the years and this is by far my optimum solution for the cold days. |
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rollerrider
Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 100
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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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NPX Zellot. Full no stink lining, integrated hood. I got the 6/4. Easy to put on and off. Warm and comfortable. Semi dry. |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20936
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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 7:57 am Post subject: |
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I agree 99% with adywind (just make sure the suit will fit comfortably over the extra layers). My only change would be neoprene cement rather than Aquaseal for cuts and tears; the former does not affect flexibility and if used carefully does not show. I also use a variety of neoprene or drytop jackets or vests over my suit for even greater versatility and quicker changes. |
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