winter wetsuit?

[benji2203]

hey all, im thinking of getting a thicker wetsuit for getting out when the water is a little cooler.

would a 5/3 be ok or should i go thicker?

what do you use?

cheers

Ben

[mick]

Benji, I've just got a new one. 5/3 seems to be the norm and I think it said good for 6 deg. water temp. I've just come back from Cuba kiting in 32 deg. water temp so I shall have me Winty suit on tomorra.

[reggie8]

Winter is coming!

 

5/3 or a 5/4/3 will be fine in the winter bud. if your worried get a wettie with an attachable hood.

[Jay586]

You can get a hooded thermo vest for under a wetsuit too.

[Afro1599968737]

a 5/3 is warm enough IF IT FITS.

 

if it doesnt fit, 10mm of neoprene wont keep you warm

[KiteItRight]

Mystic Cure 5/3 DL Steamer Wetsuit 2011

 

 

best suit ive used and its 65 quid off

 

do it..

[T42]

My Physco 2 5/3 keeps me leverrrly and warm, just add gloves and gimp mask when it gets really cold/snowing.

 

Not a cheap suit but the best money I have spent on keeping warm.

[g0nz01599968659]

Always try on a suit to ensure the seals at neck, wrists and ankles are gonna keep cold water on the outside of the suit. If you get a built in hood, check its a tight fit to your face - cos the last thing you want is it filling with water after you take a slam. I prefer separate hoods that go outside the suit neck seal so any water that gets in there can drain without leaking down into the rest of the suit! But yeah 5/3 with good accessories should be spot on - good boots (Atans) & gloves are gold when the temps get really low.

[The Geoff]

Yup, 5/3 will do you all the way down to drysuit temperatures, as long as your not planning on spending an hour plus actually in the water. Agreed on the importance of fit - I'm using a Psycho 1 rather than the 2 simply because it fits me better.

[vinny]

ALSO if your intending to go through autumn and winter you might consider a dry suit cos if ya a big jessy like me then changing out of a wet suit in the freezing cold aint fun if you dont have a warm van !!!!!

[mick]

What I've just found out is that you get what you pay for. O'Niel suit supposedly Winter steamer 5/3 and the zip pi55es in. OK I know it was only £150 but it still sells as a Winter suit ffs. Even my £30 Aldi has a better zip. Elephant legs of course and a blast of water right up to me scrote. And its a good fit.

[Maro]

A 5/3 does me fine, when it's proper cold I wear a long sleeve thermal rashie with a biult in hood, boots and gloves help too.

[Cornishsurfer]

Hi, I had a Phyco 2 for four years, needed upgrade last winter & after Tons of research I got another 2011 phyco2 & love it. I was in the water in Feb.

If you can't justify the £ you may be able to pick up a Gul vortex or viper whilst they still have a couple of shops open, but they are closing down & you don't have much time.

 

If you cost it over 4 years use it's not that expensive.

[shemKSW]

Make sure its "blindstitched" and not flat locked, also that the key areas are taped or sealed to ensure stress areas are covered. Snugg custom wetsuits are without a doubt the warmest suits Ive ever worn!

[simonmcc]

My Physco 2 5/3 keeps me leverrrly and warm, just add gloves and gimp mask when it gets really cold/snowing.

 

Not a cheap suit but the best money I have spent on keeping warm.

 

Another vote for the Physco 2 5/3 - got one last October, and it is great! Was out at the start of January this year, which as you may remember was fairly cold, and with socks, gloves and hood it was fine. The only thing I did wrong that day was to set up without gloves on, which left my fingers cold through the session.

 

On the North Coast here we wear winter suits all year round, just vary the accessories

[reggie8]

Another vote for the Physco 2 5/3 - got one last October, and it is great! Was out at the start of January this year, which as you may remember was fairly cold, and with socks, gloves and hood it was fine. The only thing I did wrong that day was to set up without gloves on, which left my fingers cold through the session.

 

On the North Coast here we wear winter suits all year round, just vary the accessories

 

Amen!

[g0nz01599968659]

What I've just found out is that you get what you pay for. O'Niel suit supposedly Winter steamer 5/3 and the zip pi55es in. OK I know it was only £150 but it still sells as a Winter suit ffs. Even my £30 Aldi has a better zip. Elephant legs of course and a blast of water right up to me scrote. And its a good fit.

 

Doesn't sound right about the zip, I've got a couple of O'neill suits & the zips are pretty dry, might be worth checking it with the shop you bought it from?

 

Use proper velcro straps for your ankles to stop water going up em If you get the elephant legs, make a very tiny hole in the back of the leg just above the ankle strap & the water pressure inside the suit will force water out - problem solved.

[mick]

Thanks for that Gonzo. It appears its the bottom of the zip thats leaking thro. really, apart from that I'd be happy. I might call em tomorrow and see what they say.

[mick]

Quick update. Taking Gonzo's advise, I rang Wetsuit Centre and they agreed instantly to take it back and check it. Anyone got a black bag I can put it in? So glad I didn't pee in it on Saturday.

[steeve82]

Hi guys!

I just bought a winter wetsuit,semmidry,in size LT,and it`s fit perfectly but the arms look a bit big (around a biceps,i`m a tall skinny guy:))).It`s feel tight enough around a wrist.My summer wetsuit is XL and it`s fit 100%.The shop did not have XL for me.Should i bring back or the small gap between my arm and a suit is acceptable?

 

Thanx for everyone

[bucski]

And get a suit that is single lined all over, way warmer (most suits are surf wetties and aren't single lined increasing wind chill, which is obviously a major factor in our sport)

[Guest Nathaniel Marc Fuller]

I have recently just bought a 2011 prolimit c3 5/3, it's very toasty! I can possibly get you an amazing deal on one if you are interested?

 

 

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[Rich_A]

I only started in october this year. Me and a mate both got ION strike suits that are 5/5 and thay are lovely and toasty. Leading upto our first lesson i got it in my head that the water temperaature was atleast -20 and i could definatly see iceburgs off of southend pier lol so brought myself some oneal thermals to go with it. obvioulsy i spend a lot more time in the water than you guys having just started but i caan honestly say i havnt even been remotely cold.

[Adlerr]

I prefer to stay out of cold water and i would also advice you to stay out of cold water as it can cause high fever and running nose.

[Wowzer]

Hi guys, I've been reading this thread with interest, would this suit a beginner like me?

I'd like to learn to kite over the winter.

 

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