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    Posted: 03 Jun 18 at 1:07am

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I think the Zhik stuff is slightly overpriced, but it is nice. 

I have the Gill speedskin which I like. Crew has just got the thermoskin, which looks better still. 

But, if I were buy now the other brand which I've seen a few people with and like the look of is Lennon Racewear. Seem to have lots of size and thickness options. I think it might be mail order only though. 
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Just read you're bit about must have a front zipper. I can't remember zhik having that when I looked last week, I think I've only seen it on the Gill Thermosuit.

Isn't it pretty quick just to pull the top half down? It's not like a wet-suit with backzip or full steamer. 
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The Zhik has a “Loo Rip” relief opening- which does sound dangerous! But presumably means there’s Velcro involved ;-)
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Originally posted by Pewit

The Zhik has a “Loo Rip” relief opening- which does sound dangerous! But presumably means there’s Velcro involved ;-)

If this is similar to the rooster skif suit then the velcro flap works well for taking a pee without having to take it all off.
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I have the latest Zhik Microfleece X long john and top. Super lightweight and thin but pretty warm. Yes, it has the "loo rip" 😎

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Originally posted by mozzy

I think the Zhik stuff is slightly overpriced, but it is nice. 

I have the Gill speedskin which I like. Crew has just got the thermoskin, which looks better still. 

But, if I were buy now the other brand which I've seen a few people with and like the look of is Lennon Racewear. Seem to have lots of size and thickness options. I think it might be mail order only though. 


I second that.  Just one note on Lennon raceware. Lennon sizes are slightly smaller (in width, not in lenght) than what size numbers say. so if you go with Lennon, think about getting something slightly oversize.
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