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summer wetsuit
hi, does anyone have any recommendations for a wetsuit for surfing in the south island in summer? (im from christchurch)
been using a really cheap old 3/2 but finding it a little cold, and especially hate the icy flush of getting in the water first thing in the morning with unsealed seams. But if I get a thinner suit with sealed seams will it be too hot?
thanks in advance for any recommendations
I've an Xcel infiniti 3 2 that i would highly recommend but to be honest if its just for summer, Christchurch doesn't get very cold - any 3 2 in your budget should suffice. One good tip is to make sure you dry it in the shade rather than the sun - the summer sun here is pretty intense and glued/sealed parts can easily crack in the heat and as well as seriously shortening the life of your wettie are pretty uncomfortable on the skin.
http://www.hyper.co.nz/ride/product/steamers/208/2012-psycho-ii-3-2-fsw-black/147879/detail [hyper.co.nz]
Very good suit for the money... might be alittle to hot on the odd day but mostly will extend your summer surfing an extra few months
thanks a lot Downsouth. the sun here is indeed intense!
found this one which seems like a good deal, in my size and is quite similar to yours.
http://www.hyper.co.nz/ride/product/steamers/208/2012-psycho-ii-3-2-fsw-black-blue/179407/detail [hyper.co.nz]
so you reckon you don't get too hot in yours through the summer?
oh, snap! thanks Battery. same one. seems like a good one to go for. cheers guys
I live in Nelson and have got a 2ml O'neil Epic Warm as toast. And always urinate in ya wettie it keeps ya warm and prolongs the life of it.
Boardies and a rashie on warm days - 3 2 is pretty warm in the middle of the day mid summer.
what about this?
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/W0WEMN2N1/title/west-nitro-mens-gbs-steamer-wetsuit---3-2mm [torpedo7.co.nz]
If you want a perfect fit and a suit thats custom made for exactly what you what and which will last quite a few seasons go see Seventh Wave... mean custom suits... good value in the long run...