Wetsuit for 2012

   Ive owned both the Zhik and NP ones and certainly IMHO wouldnt want to pay for the Zhik ones...doesnt matter how good they are comfort wise mine never lasted more than season. Prydes didnt really fit me.For the type of sailing you do Id have the O'Neil and put rash vests or the O'neil thermo top on under. Trapezing high performance boats I personally find that too much layering gets restrictive.
As for longjohns vs short armed.... my choice short armed as it just protects the shoulders more from the sun ;)

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Stuart O Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Jul 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stuart O Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Wetsuit for 2012 Posted: 31 Jan 12 at 10:26am
	Ive owned both the Zhik and NP ones and certainly IMHO wouldnt want to pay for the Zhik ones...doesnt matter how good they are comfort wise mine never lasted more than season. Prydes didnt really fit me. For the type of sailing you do Id have the O'Neil and put rash vests or the O'neil thermo top on under. Trapezing high performance boats I personally find that too much layering gets restrictive. As for longjohns vs short armed.... my choice short armed as it just protects the shoulders more from the sun ;)

mattmd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 23 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 151	Post Options Post Reply Quote mattmd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 12 at 10:31am
	The gul suit looks good and dont so much mind hving no protection on the behind as i only sail a laser for 1 regatta a year aha what about knee protection however, i do spend a lot of time scrambling about the boat ahah And thank stuart O i couldnt understand why they were more expensive. But which o neil suit ?
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Stuart O Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Jul 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stuart O Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 12 at 9:25pm
	I have the psycho II as it comes in various thickness a 5/3 and 3/2...also have a heat...the 3 I have are now over 5 years and only have small chunks out of them. They are really flexible as they are designed for surfers. BUT I agree with what has been said before try lots on

Michael S Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 07 Feb 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Michael S Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Feb 12 at 10:14am
	I would have a look at RipCurl when looking for a very good wetsuit. Especially their steamers made with the E3 neoprene. They're expensive, but you get what you paid for : Incredible flexibility (better than anything I've tried) and great thermal comfort. And if you're willing to sail in Alaska, they have something for you : http://www.ripcurl.eu/?aid=1011 !
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getafix Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 28 Mar 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2143	Post Options Post Reply Quote getafix Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 12 at 12:49pm
	love Ripcurl split-toe boots - fantastic grippy soles and warm

popeye_ali Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 06 Apr 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote popeye_ali Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Mar 12 at 7:42pm
	Zhik for me, amazing freedom of movement and build quality but expensive.
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