Question on Wet Suits
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Topic: Question on Wet Suits
Posted By: RickyP
Subject: Question on Wet Suits
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 2:08pm
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I didn't know where to post this, so here seems as good as anywhere! I'm currently shifting from keelboat sailing to dinghy sailing, i will now need a wetsuit as i can't get away with just oilskins anymore! I am unsure whether to go for a short one or long one, any tips on this would be appreciated, also what sort of things do people tend to wear under or over wetsuits? Cheers in advance for any advice! |
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Posted By: MRJP BUZZ 585
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 2:12pm
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depends if you will be a "hard" winter sailor and wear a wetsuit in the winter, then you will probaly either need a separate one in summer, ie short arms and legs and a steamer in winter or just a summer sailor (and a drysuit in the winter) then obviously you just need a summer wetsuit hope that makes sense, dont worry if it doesn't not many people understand me  ------------- Josh Preater http://www.bu22.co.uk"> BUZZING IS FUN
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Posted By: Isis
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 2:20pm
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Lycra shorts/Rash vest under wetsuit... Im packing in a couple of craft
thermal tops under a 'ronstan skiff suit' (long john) at the moment and
thats got me through the winter with just a spraytop over the top...
sailing quite active boats though. Long/short... depends how likely you are to get wet, whether you need the extra protection of a full wetsuit and what the weathers like... ------------- |
Posted By: tgruitt
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 2:23pm
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I just wear a shortie all year round, shorts and rashie undernath, spray top and/or uv top over the top
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Posted By: Rob.e
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 6:25pm
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If it's a hiking boat, you need Rooster hiking shorts (3/4 length) and add other bits depending on the temp. If you are trapezing, the trapezing boys can advise.... ------------- |
Posted By: MRJP BUZZ 585
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 7:10pm
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yea i think there were separate topics on each, hiking clothes and trapezeing harnesses ------------- Josh Preater http://www.bu22.co.uk"> BUZZING IS FUN
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 9:06pm
With hiking shorts they really are down to personal preference. Queensports provide the greatest batten support although arnt the comfyest. The magic marine (grey ones) are better for people like me who seem to get REALLY itchy from neoprene. And roosters and S.E.A seem to be fairly all round good choices, good support and fairly comfy. Not that i do any of that silly hiking stuff anymore. Doug |
Posted By: carshalton fc
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 9:13pm
i have a few wetsuits, i find that windsurfing wetsuits are great for trapezing cos they dont let any water in and if u are new to trapezing u are going to get very wet so a good buy. if hiking any wetsuit is fine genrally just go on what ever looks cool.  ------------- International 14 1503 |
Posted By: jpbuzz591
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 9:30pm
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i generally wear a shorty but have just brought a new winter wet in the sales and its soo warm and comfy, just a bit warm for it now, bring on the winter ------------- Jp Indoe Contender 518 Buzz591 Chew Valley Sailing club Bristol |
Posted By: MRJP BUZZ 585
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 9:32pm
lol
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Posted By: carshalton fc
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 9:36pm
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Posted By: MRJP BUZZ 585
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 9:38pm
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although sumtimes in the summer it is like winter
------------- Josh Preater http://www.bu22.co.uk"> BUZZING IS FUN
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Posted By: jpbuzz591
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 9:47pm
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theres no wind in summer! ------------- Jp Indoe Contender 518 Buzz591 Chew Valley Sailing club Bristol |
Posted By: MRJP BUZZ 585
Date Posted: 14 May 06 at 9:48pm
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there was yesterday and wednesday
------------- Josh Preater http://www.bu22.co.uk"> BUZZING IS FUN
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Posted By: RickyP
Date Posted: 15 May 06 at 12:41am
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Thanks guys, think i'll go with the shorty, and wear a spray top id needed etc etc. P.s. Your right about the wind in summer, went on a holiday on the norfolks broads sailing clapped out wayfarers, and at about 5ish everynight the wind died completely... leaving us to paddle the god knows how many miles home! Long live wind! |
Posted By: 49erGBR735HSC
Date Posted: 15 May 06 at 2:36am
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Ricky, LDC do very good Magic Marine wetsuits, I got mine for under £70. Mine's got blue bits on it and short sleaves. Really good for the summer and in the less warm days and winter, I wear a full armed O'Neil rash vest beneath, one of the thick fleecy ones. When it gets even colder, a decent smock does the business for keeping warmth up. The advantage is that by layering up, there is no need to have more than one wetsuit and saves money. ------------- Dennis Watson 49er GBR735 http://www.helensburghsailingclub.co.uk/ - Helensburgh S.C http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/home.php3?affid=560 - Boat Insurance from Noble Marine |