florida winter weather?

catalyst112 · Posted: Oct 04, 2004 11:44 pm Post subject: florida winter weather?

my friend and i are coming out between late decemeber and mid january. all i've heard is bring a wetsuit but haven't really heard anything about conditions like wind and how crowded is gets in comparison to summers.

foammesh · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 6:27 am Post subject:

It can go either way that time of year. I have ridin in no wetsuit with air 70 and water 70. I have also been in the surf with the air 45 degrees. I live further south than Orlando and our weather is better in the winter so you will probably need a wetsuit most of the time. The wind isn't usually any worse than normal, and my lake is empty all winter long.

Zack · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Sep 2004 Posts: 679 City: lhp

bring a wetsuit but its really not that cold. when only have a few cold fronts

freerider4 · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 2462

it get a lot colder though up in orlando than where you live ridecable.

CABLERIDER · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 12:17 pm Post subject:

probly bring a light wetsuit but i wouldnt be a good judge of that seeing i live where ridecable does.

jer_d · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 12:48 pm Post subject:

are you kidding me thats nutz if i tried to go during the winter i would need a dry suit if the lake wasnt frozen over

Vance Collins · Guest

All you need is a heater shirt. But you can always go to performance and buy a wetsuit.

BillyOLDS · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 12:57 pm Post subject:

if a cold front comes through its just not fun to go riding in but a good wet suit and full bladder will do the trick if u want to ride. just pee in your suit when u jump in, i kno it sounds gross but not only does it feal good to pee but it warms the shock of the water. catalyst112, if ur talking crowds at owc, they shut down for a lil bit, i dont know exactly when but i would check into.

catalyst112 · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 2:08 pm Post subject:

im used to peeing all over myself. huntington beach winters can get cold.

Andrew Wilson · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 4:56 pm Post subject:

bring a wetsuit. its not that cold but cold enough for a wetsuit

BillyOLDS · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 7:29 pm Post subject:

it all depends on if there is a cold front. i remember last season there was times i would ride in a full sleeve rash guard and be fine and then a week later it was soo cold i couldnt stand riding.

satori* · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 7:44 pm Post subject:

we still go when the water gets down below 50. we usually double up long sleeve rashguards, and pee out pants, and run to a hottub after sessions. the worst part is the wind while on the boat after being in the water. weve gone in about 45 in just boxers though, endurance test.
but you should be fine with a rashguard or two.

nick · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 8:23 pm Post subject:

satori*, Shrinkage! Shocked

satori* · Posted: Oct 05, 2004 9:55 pm Post subject:

che blanc, we keep a steady supply of water for a steady supply of natural heat. hahaha
we have contests... err, not shrinkage contests. cold water endurance contests.

pointless but entertaining, and keeps you from paying attention to the cold water.

revolutionconcepts · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 10:09 am Post subject:

nutty, what is the coldest it usually gets in orlando?

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 3:48 pm Post subject:

hey where in florida are u going that realy determines how cold it will be. Like Orlando is gunna be alot colder then miami. i live in west palm and it usaly gets around 60s but u could still go in the water, i do, and i will alot this year. bring a wetsuit jsut incase.