neoprene jacket

[destroyer]

Now that we are approaching winter im starting to think about additional wormth, out today in 35+ winds it started to get a little chilly and got me thinking another layer would be benifical, can anyone reccomend a decent windproof neoprene jacket to go over my wetsuit when on the water.

 

Cheers

[jetskipricey]

billabong do a neo jacket, iv got one , gives you another 2 mil. can be a bit tight though. i bought the xl size , but over a wetsuit is still tight.

 

http://www.kingofwatersports.com/billabong-foil-202-ls-jacket-fl-2009-i3596.html

Edited November 14, 2009 by jetskipricey

[g0nz01599968659]

A kayak spray top will do a better job of keeping the wind off & the wrist & neck seals help stop any flushing. A decent thermal rashie under your suit is also a good plan ie http://www.solentsailboards.co.uk/ProductView.aspx?ProductID=29063&BrandID=0 Toastie

[Marshall10488]

ION have one. I have one in the shop (sorry for the very obvious pimping) for €120 +p&p pm me if interested.

[harry_a]

http://www.roostersailing.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=rht

 

the video explains what it does

 

that top is a VERY good layer, ive been using one under my steamer for ages and i swear by it. you wouldnt believe how much warmth you get from such a thin bit of clothing. a lot of these "thermal rash vests" you pay 60 quid for from oneiil and things youre paying for a lump of neoprene with a fancy logo on it.. theyre not really that techinical in terms of warmth in most cases.

 

what keeps you warm sailing is the same clothing youd wear kitesurfing pretty much (ive been wearing all this stuff for a while now on the dinghy racing circuit and have tried most things to keep the winter bearable! ). i wear one 5/4mm wetsuit all year round and layer and im never cold at the core.

 

a spray top wont do much for warmth kitesurfing as youre pretty much wet the whole time. if youre sailing where youre out of the water and getting splashed THEN they have a point.

Edited November 17, 2009 by harry_a

[brassneck]

another vote for a thermal rash vest here.

 

personally got one of these.

 

http://www.euphoriasailing.com/Images/equipment_boards_etc/CSR/Rash_Vests/Plamo.png

 

£21.50 from here

http://www.euphoriasailing.com/Watersports_Equipment_Sales/Rash_Vests.htm

 

works a treat, has thumb hole things in the sleeves to help you get it on.

Used it under my 3mm summer wettie when its getting towards winter.

Only just changed to my 5mm winter suit and will stick this under when it get to chippin the ice off weather.

[g0nz01599968659]

a spray top wont do much for warmth kitesurfing as youre pretty much wet the whole time. if youre sailing where youre out of the water and getting splashed THEN they have a point.

 

I dunno, I spend my time on the water rather than in it If you have a double lined suit that you are trying to extend the season on a spray top will stop the wind evaporating water off it & cooling you down. Also keeps you much warmer when you come in to de-rig, which is tbh when most people seem to feel the cold most. Just my 2p:)

[destroyer]

think iv made my mind up for beach use only

 

http://www.powerkiteshop.com/maui-magic-mystic-battle-short-jacket.htm

[flyingsolo]

use a kag canoe top great for keeping the wind off and stops chill beter than an under top i find