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Created by mcbain17 > 9 months ago, 21 Jul 2009
mcbain17
SA, 26 posts
21 Jul 2009 4:53PM
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Hey guys what do you think the best wetsuit is for windsurfing. Things like Rip curl E-bomb. What do people have and what are there opinions would like to here them. Cheers

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
21 Jul 2009 5:30PM
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mcbain17 said...

Hey guys what do you think the best wetsuit is for windsurfing. Things like Rip curl E-bomb.



I have that exact wetty...E-bomb 3/2 and it's keeping me toasty through Vic winter! Much better than last few years with an el-cheapo 4/3 that I had to wear a titanium rashie with.

mclovin
SA, 724 posts
21 Jul 2009 5:33PM
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e bomb 2mil short arm. super comfy and warm enough for me. can't even tell youre wearing it its that good

waggles56
VIC, 204 posts
21 Jul 2009 8:30PM
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Up until 3 weeks ago I was wearing a 2/2 ebomb but just found it cold in legs when standing in the water too long ( I'm fairly new to the sport and have been trying waterstarts for too long) Just bought an ONeill Epic 4/3 for sale price of $125 and the water now feels like a warm bath and no, I don't piss in it.

Rubby
65 posts
21 Jul 2009 8:12PM
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As a veteran windsurfer, I wouldn't buy anything but a Promotion suit now. www.wetsuit.com

FknBryce
NSW, 69 posts
22 Jul 2009 12:38AM
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zhik super warm suit. so comfy and really warm. i cant recomend them enough

Obelix
WA, 1173 posts
22 Jul 2009 9:54AM
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Rubby said...

As a veteran windsurfer, I wouldn't buy anything but a Promotion suit now. www.wetsuit.com


Hi rubby,

What thickness body/sleeves do you use ?
Any local distributors?

Leman
VIC, 672 posts
22 Jul 2009 1:27PM
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I bought last seasons O'Neill Mutant 4/3 (chest zip) for about $320. Best buy I've done. I only get a cold water flush if I do a really nasty stack and it's quite windproof. No idea how it compares to the other top market wetsuits because was old one was a cheapy rip curl that leaked through the seams and back zip.

Almost in the coldest part of the Victorian year and I only every get a little cold if I stand in the wind doing nothing for an hour while still wet.

Must haves for future wetsuits for me are: glues seams, no back zip and great flexibility. Oh and key pocket is certainly handy.

ejmack
VIC, 1308 posts
22 Jul 2009 1:35PM
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I find my West Nitro 4/3 pretty good. Although I also wear a rashie underneath and a NP bouyancy vest when it's really cold for that extra bit of warmth. Generally I dont feel cold in my body now but my exposed feet (dont like wearing boots or gloves much) go first.

Obelix
WA, 1173 posts
22 Jul 2009 7:42PM
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The "wesuits.com" range seems quite interesting, and also cheap, even in US$.
I wouldn't buy a wet suit without trying it on though, so a local distributor is a must (for me that is).

myusernam
QLD, 6160 posts
25 Jul 2009 7:02AM
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Sailhack said...

mcbain17 said...

Hey guys what do you think the best wetsuit is for windsurfing. Things like Rip curl E-bomb.



I have that exact wetty...E-bomb 3/2 and it's keeping me toasty through Vic winter! Much better than last few years with an el-cheapo 4/3 that I had to wear a titanium rashie with.



hey sailhack, I have a crappy wetsuit and was considering a titanium (xxx) vest to go underneath on cold days (more for spearfishing) . How do you rate it as an alternative?

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
25 Jul 2009 5:50PM
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The titanium made a huge difference to my core heat. I've now got an e-bomb rashie, which is about the same as the titaniums but will last longer, the coating on the titaniums start to wear off after a dozen or so wears. Best thing about them is that you're wearing a wetty for less amount of time, as you can start wearing just the rashie instead of a wetty earlier at the start of summer, and through to after easter (ish).

McMahon
VIC, 129 posts
25 Jul 2009 7:03PM
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I've got an older model Fbomb 4/3. I've been really impressed with it and wouldn't hesitate going with Ripcurl again. The only thing I would say is that occasionally you can get a cold flush down the back so I would go for one without the back zip next time. Also the hood makes a massive difference and for a chrome dome like me it is a must.

KEARNSY
WA, 1322 posts
25 Jul 2009 11:24PM
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Man I Surfed the Spot beachy this morn and my 4mm "Bomb" worked a treat SW wind chill factor n all

choco
SA, 4187 posts
26 Jul 2009 11:15AM
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A wetsuit with a zipper so you can take a leak without having to take off your wetsuit.

Obelix
WA, 1173 posts
26 Jul 2009 10:13AM
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choco said...

A wetsuit with a zipper so you can take a leak without having to take off your wetsuit.


Mmmmm, it's so much warmer if you just....

steller_3
QLD, 123 posts
26 Jul 2009 6:42PM
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oneil guru 2/3mm full wetsuit. Just got it. Best thing in the world i can be in the water for 3 hrs windsurfing and still not even get wet inside. the neck seal is comfy but seals to perfection. And it feels like your not even wearing a wetsuit. i thought it was 1/2mm when i first got it.

Obelix
WA, 1173 posts
27 Jul 2009 10:10AM
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steller_3 said...

oneil guru 2/3mm full wetsuit. Just got it. Best thing in the world i can be in the water for 3 hrs windsurfing and still not even get wet inside. the neck seal is comfy but seals to perfection. And it feels like your not even wearing a wetsuit. i thought it was 1/2mm when i first got it.



I presume people also complement a wet suit with some kind of a hood?
What would you recommend for the head protection?

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
28 Jul 2009 12:15PM
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Helmet only.



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