Hey Wrangler, I have an idea. Have a talk to JBMEL, she runs a SUP school on Jervis Bay. I reckon she could point you in the right direction.
I can't help as I am an old boy and besides I don't wear a wettie up here.
Cheers.ET.

I'm in Melb and find a 2mm long john a bit much except for the very coldest days, but warm bootees are a MUST...I can tolerate a lot if my feet are warm. I had the LJ on this morning in about 7-8 degrees and was roasting in it. For flat water paddling/training most of the winter bay crew down here wear some sort of skins or sharkskin type of thing on the bottom half and some sort of zippered paddling jacket (I favour the quicksilver one with the windproof front, breathable back). It will depend a bit on how hard you are working but I imagine in Sydney you could get away with a bit less?

surfershaneA said...

HumanCartoon said...
I'm in Melb and find a 2mm long john a bit much except for the very coldest days, but warm bootees are a MUST...I can tolerate a lot if my feet are warm. I had the LJ on this morning in about 7-8 degrees and was roasting in it. For flat water paddling/training most of the winter bay crew down here wear some sort of skins or sharkskin type of thing on the bottom half and some sort of zippered paddling jacket (I favour the quicksilver one with the windproof front, breathable back). It will depend a bit on how hard you are working but I imagine in Sydney you could get away with a bit less?

If you are doing serious traning and rarely fall off you could get away with a shortjohn or less. However, for recreational paddling and the surf, the wind is cold of the morning and the water temp particularly on the bays, harbours and rivers drops considerably during winter.

custom?

Thanks, all.
Had lesson about a week ago with JBMel
Think I saw her out in a springsuit today @ lunchtime @ Husky.
But I'll be spending much more time in water (falling off).

You've convinced me to try some Adrenalin lined top & bottoms first.
At $39 + $49, can't go far wrong.
Wind chill by end of session and sun setting main times feel cold.
Thanks.

Depends what you're after with the Adrenalin stuff. The Thermo skins are great if you're falling in a lot but if you're only in the water periodically the thermo shields are the go. Great in long sleeve or short sleeve. Yellow is great for visibility as well.

I'm in Vic and wear 2mm O'neill Reef Shoes, Plenty warm and very light and flexible. I hate those sock booties, they're for diving.

Wrangler, I use the oniell super freak boots with split toe,toasty warm and still easy to balance in. The adrenaline stuff is great for the price. The best advice I can give on wetsuits is spend as much as you can. My oniell is coming up on 6 years old and is still as warm and toasty as the day I bought it

Great advice- thankyou, thankyou!