I had one with a zip at the back before.
For me it was literally a pain in the ass.

Flying objects have a 2mm vest that is super warm super flexi and does it all without zips. $120 i think?

Get a Radiator Mark. No zips !!!

I'm sure they make them in a "medium" to fit you

www.ripcurl.com.au/mens/wetsuits/jackets.html

Get's me through over 1/2 of the year in Vic & great for sup.

Mark _australia said...

It kinda is a thermal vest - 1.1mm neoprene. Just thick enough it probably needs a zip as it is thicker than a Radiator or one of the 0.5mm other brands.
The zip only runs from probably the hips up about 20cm.
Trouble is the damn zipper toggle handle thingo is at the bottom when it is done up

Buuut it is $45 posted ...... tempting

Have you read the thread about the polypropylene vests in the gear review section? They seem to be the go, recommended by a Swedish windsurfer.

Mark _australia said...

have read it now !

Sounds like the shazzizzle - I'm up for one. That Surfstitch mob have them at 40% off which makes cost $36 (and free post) now that is 'ken awesome - but nothing bigger then large size bugger

Pro motion have a good range of sizes, that's who I got mine from.

http://stores.wetsuit.com/Detail.bok?category=Rashguards%3AMen%27s+Short+Sleeve+Tops&no=87?m_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fstores.wetsuit.com%2FCategories.bok%3Fcategory%3DRashguards%253AMen%2527s%2BShort%2BSleeve%2BTops&searchpath=102191934

west also make them locally, postage will be less and quicker. Their website doesn't give the size ranges.
westsurfing.com/wetsuits/polyfleece
Polyfleece lycra is the same thing, or does the same thing at least.

Mark, just be done with it and get yourself an FO Neo Top.
I wear mine all summer. As a matter of fact I'm still wearing it now in May for SUP surfing

Is lycra thicker?
Got Quiksilver Heater II locally for $66 today ( need it NOW) for under wetsuit.
A long sleeve model is the go, works really well!!!
Doubt if you would be into a battery heated one for 250 dol ?