Wetsuit time... the winter wetsuit thread

[mrod]

For the flatwater guys, I have a suggestion.  I have several full and spring suits, but find on a lot of days, its not cold enough to justify those, if I am not likely to fall in (surfing is a different story).  I ordered the Victory Kore Dry hoodie, which I will likely use most often.  I also ordered some water-proof snow pants.  I have 3 different pairs of them.  So far, they are great.  They are very light weight and don't let any wind in.  As long as you are unlikely to fall in, they are fine, if the temp isn't too low.  I used them this weekend, when it was 48 degrees and they were ideal.  I also have a wetsuit top that is 1m in the chest and back area, and some type of cloth over the arms and sholders.  That has worked pretty well too.  Some time when I first start out, I am a bit cold, but I warm up quickly and then its perfect.

Anyway, just a few thoughts for those of you who aren't in extreme cold and are paddling flat water.

Along those lines the NRS hydro skins work well in flat water...

http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=2231&pdeptid=942

 Fleece lined,  nice and warm, leaves the upper body unencumbered for a lengthy paddle. Been out in 30-40 degree air temps and 50-60 degree water temps, no problem.  Not for the multiple dunkings in the surf though.

[Jeroensurf]

another one up for Matuse.
Bought last winter a Bodyglove Magnum5/3 and the Matuse Tumo 5/3.
Before i owned Oneill Psycho,s and Ripcurls.
The Bodyglove is an okay nothing special suit but the Matuse...light!! suple and warm.
I was waveriding it last year in -10C wich is 14F and still "comfortable" with 6mm boots and 5mm gloves
no underwear stuff needed.

If i wear the Tumo before it +5C/41F its too hot for me, then the Bodyglove is fine.

[SoCalSupper]

pulled the trigger on the 3/2 Buell-just dont think i need the 4/3.
X-mas here and i just didnt feel right popping for the Matuse/Pat/Isuzu...
Its been so flat here its ridiculous-will post after my first sesh.
Tallked to Ryan Buell when i bought it-super cool guy- he ran back and forth in the wharehouse snapping and sending me pics-lifetime warranty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I dont like it for any reason he takes it back.
Proof is in the pudding so holding off on a full recommendation...
Little NW coming my way-might dawn patrol tomorrow....

[Strand Leper]

Stoked SoCal!

I e-mailed the Isurus folks to see if they had any booties... and they let me know that they were going to be in so cal next week... in case anyone wants try one... here is the rep's contact info:

Rufo
Isurus Wetsuits
Ruffophoto@gmail.com
787.406.5110

[Strand Leper]

So Cal,

If you call it an Isuzu one more time I am going to sit on your inside and snake you even more than usual this weekend!

Out,

Joe Isurus

[crtraveler]

Bought a cheap Hyperflex hooded full suit a couple years ago and still very happy w/ it.  Would probably go w/ a better suit if I was going out every day, but for once or twice a month in the winter it is perfect.

[SoCalSupper]

Tim-er..Joe-im sorry-its pronounced "Isewerus"-is that right!
That was one of my favorite commercials-Joe Isuzu-remember that one?
He that snaketh-shall himself be snaked...

[surf monkey]

I have to blame all this cold water and weather on Strand Leper, It was so nice until he started his new fancy Isuzu suit thread. Now I have to get a new wet suit.

I would never blame our local weather girl.

Jackie Johnson for the cold water.

[ericspin]

Now that SL has targetted the Isuzu errrr... Isurus for all of us I just have to figure out the mils.  I am in FL and as such have the thinnest blood ever.  These past mornings in the high 30's have put me in hibernation mode.  Just going to the gym.  Water temps in the mid 50's are effin nuts.  This global warming crap is working in reverse for our FL winters.  Anyway, I guess this wetsuit thickness buying exercise is a learning experience just like the boards and paddles, huh?

[Strand Leper]

Monkey,

Jackei Johnson and a Porsche GT2... wow... what a way to start the day!

Thanks... Remember... ISUZU... I mean... Isurus...

Tim

[jdmotes]

 Man; that girl is pretty frigging HOT! Can you loan her over to us here in Jax for a few weather reports?             Later,         JD

[surf monkey]

Yea

The problem is I never remember the weather, and my wife gets pissed when the weather comes on. The on going joke around the house.

The video was a little long? Or not

The water is still cold/ I like Excell wet suits, Like my cars I drive an old Ford truck not ISUZU.

[fdjek]

Jackie Johnson used to be our S. Fla weather girl on FOX News in Miami and Broward, I miss her.

[Strand Leper]

The funny thing about the Spanish language stations...

They don't even pretend... it's not about the weater, it is about this Latin Chick's cleavage... period.

!

[pdxmike]

You spelled "sweater" wrong.