best 3mm wetsuit?

   Time for a new wetsuit, can't defer any longer.
 The spec:
warm as toast 3mm to get me through the winter, I tend to go in padded bike shorts, shorts, rashy & aquafleece in the summer, much nicer.
Must have full length legs, preferrably padded.
Arms not required. I layer up on the torso.
Budget- 'sensible'

Why do they always itch? I wash mine out every time.

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piglet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote piglet Report Post Quote Reply Topic: best 3mm wetsuit? Posted: 02 Dec 14 at 2:15pm
	Time for a new wetsuit, can't defer any longer. The spec: warm as toast 3mm to get me through the winter, I tend to go in padded bike shorts, shorts, rashy & aquafleece in the summer, much nicer. Must have full length legs, preferrably padded. Arms not required. I layer up on the torso. Budget- 'sensible' Why do they always itch? I wash mine out every time.

Pastyman Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Dec 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pastyman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Dec 14 at 3:29pm
	Gul Code Zero longjohn ,sealed seams, thermal lining, reinforced knees and bum, will take hiking pads , and all for sensible money

piglet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote piglet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Dec 14 at 4:27pm
	Bargain, has that one got a fluffy, fleecy lining?

Pastyman Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Dec 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pastyman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Dec 14 at 4:33pm
	i believe it does

Oatsandbeans Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 19 Sep 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 382	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oatsandbeans Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Dec 14 at 6:24pm
	I got a Gul code zero long john a few years ago. I was amazed how warm dry and flexible it was , sadly the back side wore out quickly. I hope they have sorted out some reinforcement in the arse area, as it spoilt a great wet suit. For me I am now on a 4mm long john for the colder months ( magic marine) which is not as flexy as the Gull or dry but is warm and has an amazing back side. (I mean durable!)

piglet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote piglet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Dec 14 at 7:43pm
	Anyone tried the 'furnace lined' Billabongs?

jaydub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaydub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 14 at 9:11pm
	O&B, The 2014/15 model code zero has reinforced knees and bum, sealed seems and a thermal lining as Pastyman says. The previous model didn't have any reinforcing on the bum or the thermal lining. Tried one on today and could feel the leg seams. I'm not sure the taping on the inside of the seams is as good a solution as the blind stitched and glued that NP and Zhik employ on their LJs. But is a damn good suit for the money.

Oatsandbeans Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 19 Sep 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 382	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oatsandbeans Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 14 at 7:26am
	Good to hear that Gull have sorted the product out. I actually sent them an e mail telling them my experience with the suit ( great wet suit-shame about the arse), so maybe they listened to me ( but unfortunately I didnt get a replacemnt suit out of it!)

BoatShowAvenue Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 26 Nov 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote BoatShowAvenue Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 14 at 10:53am
	Gul code zero long are the best ones out there!

kneewrecker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 09 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1586	Post Options Post Reply Quote kneewrecker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 14 at 11:05am
	the best out there... take your pick. I have 2, better than any wetsuit I've tried before" http://www.surfisurus.com/wetsuits-2/