Front or Rear Drysuit ??

A good wetsuit may be a better option, depending on how fast she is still growing.  Of course, you might be able to get a decent drysuit 2nd hand, if you're after a junior size, given someone else's son/daughter may have outgrown their suit with minimal use.  I don't think it makes much difference ref front/rear zip, although it's a very long time since I trapezed wearing one.  Perhaps front zip makes more sense, given the way modern trap-harnesses are made.

One other tip: it may make a lot of difference to just add some extra layers to what she is wearing already.  For example, a pair of wetsuit socks (or hot-socks as they appear to be marketed as these days) will help stop getting cold-feet and make a big difference for minimal outlay.

Edited by getafix - 31 Oct 12 at 3:53pm

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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 Topic: Front or Rear Drysuit ?? Posted: 31 Oct 12 at 3:51pm
	A good wetsuit may be a better option, depending on how fast she is still growing. Of course, you might be able to get a decent drysuit 2nd hand, if you're after a junior size, given someone else's son/daughter may have outgrown their suit with minimal use. I don't think it makes much difference ref front/rear zip, although it's a very long time since I trapezed wearing one. Perhaps front zip makes more sense, given the way modern trap-harnesses are made. One other tip: it may make a lot of difference to just add some extra layers to what she is wearing already. For example, a pair of wetsuit socks (or hot-socks as they appear to be marketed as these days) will help stop getting cold-feet and make a big difference for minimal outlay. Edited by getafix - 31 Oct 12 at 3:53pm

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	Hi Guys My daughter is looking for a drysuit when she is crewing in her 420. For trapezing which is better a front or rear entry style? She and her helm have just started 420 sailing so are spending a fair bit of time in the water - righting the boat and is getting cold. Or is a good semi-dry a better option. Graham