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    Posted: 09 May 06 at 9:31am
Originally posted by turnturtle



paul i think most blokes would suddenly opt for the drysuit over the wetsuit if we had shared changing rooms.... very few would argue for mobility over warmth don't you think???


I think that the level of sailing might decrease but the number of people in the changing rooms might increase (depending on how many gorgeous female sailors you have in your club).
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im a big woss, this winter ive been wearing a wolly bear, a pair of cycling shorts, skiing socks, 3 tshirts, 3 fleeces and a nice warm fleecy hat.

if i can move in all that you lot should have no problem with just trakies under your drysuit.



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It's a myth that wearing a drysuit gives you any less mobility than a westuit. If you don't have mobility then something doesn't fit. Wearing a trap harness is gonna give you sold all mobility, never mind the drysuit!
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Originally posted by timnoyce


Originally posted by Ellie


The question is 'is a steamer gonna be enough for sunny ol' glasgow town for the next 4 years of my life?'

Calum?! Is it going to be enough? If I have to wear my steamer for the cherub nats in the 'summer' in Scotland I'm not going to be best pleased!!


Pah! Ive never owned a drysuit! I sail all winter in a 3mm wetsuit. The only thing i add in the winter is another rashie and a warmer hat and the only thing i feel cold is my feet! From wat ive heard you sotherners are still complaining of the cold when we move to shorties.
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Originally posted by Ellie

who said anything about a problem!  josh might really enjoy it!

you cheruby lot at queen mary this weekend?

 



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who said anything about a problem!  josh might really enjoy it!

you cheruby lot at queen mary this weekend?

 
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Originally posted by timnoyce

a leotard?! is there something you should be telling us Josh?!


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Originally posted by Ellie

The question is 'is a steamer gonna be enough for sunny ol' glasgow town for the next 4 years of my life?'



Calum?! Is it going to be enough? If I have to wear my steamer for the cherub nats in the 'summer' in Scotland I'm not going to be best pleased!!
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For drysuits I find the Gul dinghy breathables give me as much movement as my steamer ever did. I sued to wear a 3mm titanium steamer (to reflect the heat back apparently). It kept me warm even on the coldest days but I really really do hate stinking of neoprene after a day sailing.

I just tend to wear a very thin 'wicking' layer under mine with a jumper if it is really cold.

As for the other suggestion....I think some of the stuff from figleaves.com would look great under a drysuit IF we had shared changing rooms......



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