huh??? wetsuit in summer???

I love QLD, have been in boardies and a rashie for at least a month.

Pat,

Got me a short arm steamer (3/2mm) for for the bulk of my sailing around this way (buy a good one!) and then go to one of the op shops down our way and pick up a cheap spring suit for next to nothing for the occasionally really hot day.

OceansBlue - I got a Pryde 2/3mm short arm long leg which is pretty good - cost about $200 from memory which was less than I thought it would be. I'd probably get a long arm next time to keep the sun off the arms.

Cheers, P

love it lol wetsuits! never wore one up here in qld over winter, those Viccy summers sound awesome!

md74 said...

love it lol wetsuits! never wore one up here in qld over winter, those Viccy summers sound awesome!

You never went to Wellington Pt. For some reason is about 10 degrees colder than the ocean. I went Kirra on a Saturday with 2mm top and shorts, next day/Sunday at Wellington with 2/3mm and the 1mm top and booties and I couldn't talk properly.

all brands have some form of elasto max or ultra stretch material. I have tried the west suits one and the ripcurl one in the 3:2 steamer and both have had the same durability etc. (3 seasons)

I will never buy anything other than full elasto ever again, the difference from standard is phenomenal.

for your use you wouldn't need to worry about other features such as fancy entering systems. though I must say the chest fur stuff is worth its weight in gold for warmth, whether that is over kill for you I dont know.

IMO get a full elasto of whatever brand FITS the best.

PS fully taped seams are pretty nice to stop itchyness and increase seam life.

I used to live down in the snowy mountains so I was also wearing the wettie all summer, we are spoilt up here in qld thats for sure.

Check out one of these Flying Objects wetties. I designed it as a windsurfing suit rather than use a standard surfing cut - across the shoulders is longer than across the chest as your shoulders pull forwards when windsurfing as opposed to pulling back when you're paddling.
It's all 2mm UltraSpan, except the shin panels where I've reduced the stretch to stop the legs ballooning out with water (not a problem when surfing, so surf wetties don't need this). Also got ankle straps to really solve that elephant-leg issue.
I've been using this style a lot over the last year. I used to be in my boardies as soon as poss, but these things are so flexible that there's no restriction to movement and the idea of keeping my knees warm to avoid another recon appeals.

Ben Severne said...



Check out one of these Flying Objects wetties. I designed it as a windsurfing suit rather than use a standard surfing cut - across the shoulders is longer than across the chest as your shoulders pull forwards when windsurfing as opposed to pulling back when you're paddling.
It's all 2mm UltraSpan, except the shin panels where I've reduced the stretch to stop the legs ballooning out with water (not a problem when surfing, so surf wetties don't need this). Also got ankle straps to really solve that elephant-leg issue.
I've been using this style a lot over the last year. I used to be in my boardies as soon as poss, but these things are so flexible that there's no restriction to movement and the idea of keeping my knees warm to avoid another recon appeals.

Who carries these suits? I wouldnt mind looking at a suit designed specifically for windsurfing.

sflack said...

Depends on your body size etc!

But i think the 3/2 Oneil Psycho 2. Loads of arm movement!

And still warm!

You forgot again You will find them at . . .

i'm glad someone else has the 'legs of my wetsuit filling up with water' problem' . I bought a Billabong steamer last season and am really happy with it apart from this problem. Any solutions out there? I've been thinking about just slashing heaps of holes in it around my ankles. If anyone has a more scientific answer I'd be appreciative. The Flying Object suit looks like a good answer but i reckon my current suit still has another season in it.

Jman said...

sflack said...

Depends on your body size etc!

But i think the 3/2 Oneil Psycho 2. Loads of arm movement!

And still warm!

You forgot again You will find them at . . .

Why just at your local windsurfing shop in SHQ!

love ya jezza!

btw Wind this thursday, get the day off, we heading down to rye!!