Winter Wetsuit

   I've just bought a new 3mm suit- my old one was disintegrating at the shins. Taking a bit of a punt, I've gone for a Tribord one from Decathlon. Checked it out in store, tried it on etc. I reckon I'm a resoanble judge of build quality- it seems a well enough made suit, and is actually sailing specific. They're range has got much better in recent years- they actually do different wetsuits for different sports. This has some level of reinforcement on the backside, and the shins are actually slightly padded. All the seams are blindstiched/glued, some taped as well.

I'll be giving it a first outing at Grafham this weekend, I reckon.

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alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Winter Wetsuit Posted: 26 Oct 10 at 4:03pm
	I've just bought a new 3mm suit- my old one was disintegrating at the shins. Taking a bit of a punt, I've gone for a Tribord one from Decathlon. Checked it out in store, tried it on etc. I reckon I'm a resoanble judge of build quality- it seems a well enough made suit, and is actually sailing specific. They're range has got much better in recent years- they actually do different wetsuits for different sports. This has some level of reinforcement on the backside, and the shins are actually slightly padded. All the seams are blindstiched/glued, some taped as well. I'll be giving it a first outing at Grafham this weekend, I reckon.
	-_ Al

moonlight Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 25 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Post Options Post Reply Quote moonlight Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 10 at 4:16pm
	I have been very pleased and impressed by the O'Neil Gooru winter steamer that I bought. When in the water I feel totally insulated from it with no ingress of water through any seams. It has really been worth the money and beats a dry suit any day as it allows much more flexibility and cushioning. Combined with a Rooster Aqua fleece it is excellent. I only wish I could find a way of having completely dry feet other than by staying ashore!

Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 10 at 9:34pm
	How about latex drysocks with wooly socks underneath?
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moonlight Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 25 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Post Options Post Reply Quote moonlight Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 10 at 10:00pm
	Thanks and how about a better description or link to what you are talking about.

Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 10 at 9:27am
	Wow - OK here goes: http://www.tidemaster.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=51 Rubber socks to keep the water out and your feet dry. Wooly socks are just wooly socks. Hope this helps.
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