dry suit

eviltweak · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 839 City: Nor Cal

how do they size is it all hight or is it hight and weight?

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

look at each manufacturer's sizing chart and that should answer your question (the charts should be on their respective websites). and if you're looking at a specific brand, like o'neill as an example, you WILL want to check out that sizing chart...

MattG · Posted: Oct 26, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject:

eviltweak, how cold is your water? Crazy Eyes

eviltweak · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 839 City: Nor Cal

its 60 but i was looking at getting a dry suit or a full suit

skimboarder · Posted: Oct 26, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject:

a dry suit and a full suit?

i'd say at 60 degrees all you'd need is a wetsuit, depending on how well you can handle cold water, either a full wet suit or a spring wet suit.

a dry suit is for super super cold water.

eviltweak · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 839 City: Nor Cal

yah my dad has a dry suit and i was wondering because i and as tall as him if it would fit but i put it on and i feel like the pilsberry dough boy

gporter · Posted: Oct 26, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:

I need to get a wet suit for this highly anticipated Florida winter this year.

And by that I mean, the 1-2 month period in which it gets a little cool.

wakemitch · Posted: Oct 26, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject:

eviltweak, i prefer wetsuits for wakeskating. i feel like i can move my legs better.

if you go with a drysuit make sure the seals fit right. if its loose you will be wet and cold

eviltweak · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 839 City: Nor Cal

i think i am going to get a full suit just because i go to the ocean alot and have an excuse to get one for that reason my mom might get me one

labellethrasher · Posted: Oct 27, 2008 8:18 am Post subject:

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

labellethrasher, Yes. Laughing

because even though I have an extra small boost dry suit (I was going for that MC hammer stee), the wrist cuffs do not fit my wrists. Rubber bands were the obvious form of modification...

Soulprogression · Posted: Oct 27, 2008 9:51 am Post subject:

60 degrees and you really don't need anything more than a 3/2 fullsuit. Wetsuits today are much better than they were in the past. Most 3/2's today will keep you almost completely dry and just as warm as say a 4/3 of a couple years ago. I recommend trying on a couple different companies suits till you find what fits your body best. Don't base your decision only on name brand. I work for Rip Curl, and their suits happen to fit me well and are extremely warm and flexible, but if I didn't feel like they fit me I would try another suit. Your best bet is to go into several different shops and try on suits till you find the one you like the best, don't compromise comfort for style.

feelnjstfine · Backside 180 Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Posts: 802 City: Portland

Soulprogression hit the nail on the head when it comes to wetsuits. They all fit different so try a bunch on and get the one that fits best. Another thing, don't go cheap. The difference between a $125 and $300+ suit is major. A top of the line suit will have more flexable materials, blindstiched/glued/taped seems, and often a better fit. All of these things add up to a much warmer,more pleasurable time in the water.

k-clark · Posted: Oct 27, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject:

http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/looking-at-the-new-seasons-hottest-suits-2008-wetsuit-guide_19439/photos/

Here's a link to the new suits this year