Myth's dispersed! Cheers all. Now to bloody figure out how to take off the chest zip efficiently. Should of seen me trying it on at the shop. Knocked over the change room panels pulling the leg through. Store owner came past wondering if I was alright

jbshack said...

I just rinse mine when i get to work and hang out in the sun. Once dry turn it inside out and hang till completly dry. Then back in car. Onto my second season no issue.

Rod

+1 Full rinse in a hot shower... hang on a fat ended 'suit' hanger full length in the sun inside out and then turn-out the proper way to finish drying. Store by chucking on the floor in the spare room. I always get at least 3yrs out of my wetties - and I only buy mid priced Billabong.

NB: I never leave it in the sun for more than a couple of hours. UV can't be that bad for it - after all, it's out in the sun when in use half the time.

I never piss in a wetsuit, I figure after you piss in the suit, you not only look like a seal, now your starting to smell like one also

I agree to leave in the shade to dry is best, but i don't often get that luxury and i figure I'd prefer it dry sooner rather than later. I make sure i dry both side as well. Once its dry i take out out of sun but my point was it still lasts me at least a few seasons

Always piss in my suit..But i do have a rear zip suit that lets water in. Sadly i'm claustrophobic and there's no way i could handle a chest zip suit and i understand they are alot more water resistant. The other weak my zip jammed and i started to trip badly

But don't let the cat piss on it..[}:)]

blueball said...

I've pissed in every wettie on every surf I have ever had I reckon and I have never noticed the wetsuit smell as a result of it, mind you I only pee in it while in the water unlike some people here! Modern day wetties create a little discomfort though as it traps it in for a long time, that feeling of it washing around inside the suit isn't the best at times!!

I cant say that I have felt it washing around tbh, if anything the warm feeling dosnt last long enough lol

doggie said...

blueball said...

I've pissed in every wettie on every surf I have ever had I reckon and I have never noticed the wetsuit smell as a result of it, mind you I only pee in it while in the water unlike some people here! Modern day wetties create a little discomfort though as it traps it in for a long time, that feeling of it washing around inside the suit isn't the best at times!!

I cant say that I have felt it washing around tbh, if anything the warm feeling dosnt last long enough lol

Sit on your board, do a pee, then lay down a paddle and you should feel a warm sensation all over your lower back hahaha! Has been the case with my last 2 e-bombs anyway It might not stay warm all that long, but it definately lingers a hell of a lot longer than it used too!

newguy said...

A good whizz also helps loosen the wetsuit if it starts pulling up your ass - especially in onshore conditions

From this thread looks like a good rinse after every sesh and hanging in the shade should last me for a while then!

That's what it says on the label.


If you want it to dry quicker roll it up in a towel for half hour before hanging it up.

SP said...

newguy said...

A good whizz also helps loosen the wetsuit if it starts pulling up your ass - especially in onshore conditions

From this thread looks like a good rinse after every sesh and hanging in the shade should last me for a while then!

That's what it says on the label.

Yeaaaaah should probably have a read next time Will keep an extra towel in the boot now SP. Loving the new wetty though and discounted 350 from 530, think I've done a good deal taking JB's advice to shop around. Cannot emphasize building a good rapport with your local surfstore honestly!

Haha Chrispy, not all of us have struck gold like you mate!

nate did ya end up getting a good starter board? I use o'neill wetties only, the pshyco chest zip range, a steamer and S/S steamer, great wetties, the only other comparrison is an Xcel imo.

Stoked for ya mate, hope you have heaps of joy on it yyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww

haha cheers. yeah was only standing for less then a minute to take a photo. Its back in it's bag laying flat (fins up ofcourse)

Cant say enough good things about the Oneill RG8 chest zip wetties. Sensational. Takes a few surfs to get used to getting them off. (its all in pulling down a little bit around your torso)

Bought a 3/2 then got a 5/3 start of winter for kiting. 5/3 Feels like a 3/2 and the 3/2 like a lycra suit. Never been so warm in a suit and no dreaded cold trickle on your first few duck dives.

Couple of hints

1. They really waterproof - when you p1ss in them it stays till you take it off

2. Dont take a multi vitamin before a surf/kite - its a horrible shade of green when you take your suit off.

3. Rinse your suit after surf in the salt water and dry in the shade over a chair or pref a clothes hanger when you get home. It will last heaps longer if you dont use fresh and especially dry in shade (tip from shop owner several years ago and my wetties last really well now)

Ellobuddha said...

Cant say enough good things about the Oneill RG8 chest zip wetties. Sensational. Takes a few surfs to get used to getting them off. (its all in pulling down a little bit around your torso)

Bought a 3/2 then got a 5/3 start of winter for kiting. 5/3 Feels like a 3/2 and the 3/2 like a lycra suit. Never been so warm in a suit and no dreaded cold trickle on your first few duck dives.

Couple of hints

1. They really waterproof - when you p1ss in them it stays till you take it off

2. Dont take a multi vitamin before a surf/kite - its a horrible shade of green when you take your suit off.

3. Rinse your suit after surf in the salt water and dry in the shade over a chair or pref a clothes hanger when you get home. It will last heaps longer if you dont use fresh and especially dry in shade (tip from shop owner several years ago and my wetties last really well now)

did I read right? Wash suit in salty water? Doesn't sound right

soleman said...

Build a board rack and start a quiver

haha eventually. gotta learn how to use my first one yet and then when i get there i will surely get more. would be good to have a nice collection

gonna have to look at the oneill rg8 sounds pretty sweet just gonna have to try a few chest zips first to see if comfortable. i like the idea of the zip being easy to reach unlike a back zipper at times and when your out alone i dont want to get stuck haha

never thought of pissing my wetsuit before a surf but will have to trust you on that hamsta. i guess gotta keep warm somehow and not much you can do when waiting for a wave

Ellobuddha said...

swalkington said...

why bother washing. just hang the bugger up to dry!

Yes I did mean wash it in the salt water as the salt is a better preservative that fresh if it doesnt dry properly.

TO CLARIFY - Only need to wash it if you've p!ssed in it - otherwise as Swalkington said, just hang it out to dry in shade

Ive always rinsed mine out with fresh water and it aways dries out nice and quick. I find when rinsed with salt water it tends to stay damp. I have an Oneil.