Sailing clothing help!

Hi there, this is my first post on this forum and i'm stuck for buying some new sailing kit!
I currently have a set of Rooster pro hikers, which are only just big enough - I can only wear things like hot legs underneath them, anything thicker becomes too tight and uncomfortable to wear. When its been a bit chilly in the past I've warn these along with hot legs/hot top and a pro aquafleece and is usually fine for colder days in the summer and early autumn. But I would like something to wear in Late Autumn/Spring before I have to resort to my drysuit due to the reduced mobility.

I have been considering Long Johns, (potentially the rooster Super therm since I can incorporate my hiker pads that I already own) - but I'm not sure if it will be warm enough and will have to buy some extra kit anyway. I have seen mentions of surfing wetsuits as well since they have thinner shoulders for better movement, but I'm welcome to suggestions! 

Edited by asmith16499 - 31 Aug 16 at 5:18pm

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asmith16499 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 31 Aug 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote asmith16499 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Sailing clothing help! Posted: 31 Aug 16 at 5:18pm
	Hi there, this is my first post on this forum and i'm stuck for buying some new sailing kit! I currently have a set of Rooster pro hikers, which are only just big enough - I can only wear things like hot legs underneath them, anything thicker becomes too tight and uncomfortable to wear. When its been a bit chilly in the past I've warn these along with hot legs/hot top and a pro aquafleece and is usually fine for colder days in the summer and early autumn. But I would like something to wear in Late Autumn/Spring before I have to resort to my drysuit due to the reduced mobility. I have been considering Long Johns, (potentially the rooster Super therm since I can incorporate my hiker pads that I already own) - but I'm not sure if it will be warm enough and will have to buy some extra kit anyway. I have seen mentions of surfing wetsuits as well since they have thinner shoulders for better movement, but I'm welcome to suggestions! Edited by asmith16499 - 31 Aug 16 at 5:18pm

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6660	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Aug 16 at 5:22pm
	I wear a long John wet suit all the year round, but it hugely depends on what and where you sail whether you'll be warm enough. Edited by JimC - 31 Aug 16 at 5:23pm

Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 16 at 9:39am
	I've worn my supertherm long johns all year in my Musto and tested with plenty of Eskimo roll capsize recovery and it's warm enough, always could wear your hot legs under. I'd say your feet in winter make biggest difference, have a look at the their hotsocks as they are thin enough to wear with your current boots and make a night and day difference to warmth
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor