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Jeansie
Jeansie
VIC
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Jeansie Jeansie
VIC, 20 posts
7 Jun 2011 5:08pm
hi just wondering if anyone can help im looking at a wetties for Melbourne winter
have been looking at dawn patrol, e-bomb, f-bomb and is the fireskin the same as the f-bomb??
thanks
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
doggie doggie
WA, 15849 posts
7 Jun 2011 3:27pm
Have a look in shortboards mate there is a whole thread on that topic

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adolf
adolf
1862 posts
adolf adolf
1862 posts
7 Jun 2011 4:09pm
Jeansie said...

hi just wondering if anyone can help im looking at a wetties for Melbourne winter
have been looking at dawn patrol, e-bomb, f-bomb and is the fireskin the same as the f-bomb??
thanks


There've been a few wetsuit threads if I find one - I'll post it.

Fricken freezing today in Melbourne - I can't cope with it - so I booked a holiday to Vietnam today - never been there before. Everyone I know says it's ace.

Someone told me they chuck ice in the pool.
bjw
bjw
QLD
3691 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3691 posts
7 Jun 2011 6:27pm
Just ensure that it has heaps of fireskin (furry stuff) inside. That stuff if you put on wet, it isnt as painfull.
japie
japie
NSW
7146 posts
japie japie
NSW, 7146 posts
7 Jun 2011 7:09pm
Personally I would go for a black one, colours, bit camp
latedropeddy
latedropeddy
VIC
417 posts
latedropeddy latedropeddy
VIC, 417 posts
7 Jun 2011 9:28pm
I get by with a 3-2 ultimate e bomb + thermal rashie + Booties and occasionally a wetsuit beanie thingo. Still get bloody cold. Thinking of getting a 4-3 f bomb though.
I prefer Rip curl, they seem to have the best neoprene, are well made and will repair for free if something goes wrong.


DanP
DanP
VIC
286 posts
DanP DanP
VIC, 286 posts
7 Jun 2011 10:36pm
ION strike 4/3 - designed for windsurfing & kiting. Semidry suit, strap around ankles to stop balloon leg, crash pads, moulded/shaped arms to reduce arm pump and good range of movement. Combined with a wettie beanie you'll be warm as. RPS has them.
OceanBlue64
OceanBlue64
VIC
980 posts
OceanBlue64 OceanBlue64
VIC, 980 posts
7 Jun 2011 11:04pm
Just got a ONeil PsychoFreak. Awesome suit. Very warm and very little water ingress. I will definitely be surfing all winter. Only negative is that it takes a little more effort to get on and off. Got an awesome deal at Tonik in Barwon Heads.
Tux
Tux
VIC
3829 posts
Tux Tux
VIC, 3829 posts
8 Jun 2011 8:44am
Ripcurl E-Bomb 4/3....I found the F-Bomb to stiff through the shoulder area....they have heaps at the shop on Baines crescent for around the $ 300 mark.....
Sailhack
Sailhack
VIC
5000 posts
Sailhack Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
8 Jun 2011 9:16am
Another e-bomb fan, went from a 3/2 last few years (and got by through the coldest conditions - sleet, hail, storms etc.) to a 4/3 this year (a bit older...softer).

In saying that, the 4/3 e-bomb is great for w/surfing, and I expect surfing, but way too warm for suping, even on freezing days, the 3/2 gets hauled out for suping!

[edit] if black's not your colour, there are some nice ones here-
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Show-US-Your-Loud-Wetsuit
hotballs
hotballs
VIC
114 posts
hotballs hotballs
VIC, 114 posts
8 Jun 2011 12:12pm
i just got a 5/3 ebomb and its sooo warm and toasty and still nice and flexible.i am very happy with it. went out on tuesday just after the hail storm and the temp gauge in my mates car said 6 degrees !!!, at 2 in the arve!!! in australia!!! 300bucks brand new on e bay laughing.
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
doggie doggie
WA, 15849 posts
8 Jun 2011 10:23am
Ive just got a Oneil Phyco 2 3/2 best ever imo
Jeansie
Jeansie
VIC
20 posts
Jeansie Jeansie
VIC, 20 posts
8 Jun 2011 6:01pm
thanks for the help does anyone know about the ripcurl fireskin wetsuit?
Tux
Tux
VIC
3829 posts
Tux Tux
VIC, 3829 posts
8 Jun 2011 7:31pm
Jeansie said...

thanks for the help does anyone know about the ripcurl fireskin wetsuit?



Yeah mate...thats the F-Bomb its red on the inside chest and back panels...
62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
62mac 62mac
WA, 24860 posts
8 Jun 2011 5:39pm
Move to QLD
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
doggie doggie
WA, 15849 posts
8 Jun 2011 5:50pm
62mac said...

Move to QLD


I saw you had posted and thought "mac hasnt used a wettie, he lives in QLD" I should have known better
CMC
CMC
QLD
3954 posts
CMC CMC
QLD, 3954 posts
8 Jun 2011 8:03pm
doggie said...

62mac said...

Move to QLD


I saw you had posted and thought "mac hasnt used a wettie, he lives in QLD" I should have known better


Nah I live here as well and don't feel the cold but still end up in a sealed 2/2 Short Sleeve Steamer E-Bomb or a 3/2 sealed chest zip E-Bomb as well. My wife works for Rip Curl though so I get the best wetsuits in the world at the right price.

Saying that though before she did I was offered free suits from another major company and chose to pay for Rip Curl instead. They are worth the money I reckon.
GRunner
GRunner
QLD
238 posts
GRunner GRunner
QLD, 238 posts
8 Jun 2011 8:47pm
ONeil guru spring suit. Perfect for winter in Qld. Get a tight fit for little water egress. I have one chosen from the size chart and is perfect.
Mobydisc
Mobydisc
NSW
9029 posts
Mobydisc Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
8 Jun 2011 8:55pm
From a windsurfing thread it seems that Neil Pryde suits are good. I have a West Suits 3/2 and to be honest it's no good. Water gets into it through the zip and panels. It doesn't keep you warm on cold days. So funds permitting I'm getting a Pryde wetsuit. I wish they came in interesting colours like yellow and purple.

62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
62mac 62mac
WA, 24860 posts
8 Jun 2011 7:32pm
doggie said...

62mac said...

Move to QLD


I saw you had posted and thought "mac hasnt used a wettie, he lives in QLD" I should have known better


A few years ago I could do winter with a 2m jacket and boardies but now like CMC its a 2m short sleeve steamer which can get a little warm at times.
brady
brady
TAS
455 posts
brady brady
TAS, 455 posts
9 Jun 2011 9:21am
World's best winter kiting/windsurfingwettie here, brand new . If it's your size (large-tall), you can't go wrong. Still got its labels attached (I bought the wrong size in error). Absolute bargain, less than wholesale price

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing/Accessories/~bkarg/2011-Quantum-Ion-54-Semidry-Wetsuit-LargeTa.aspx?search=%2fyE0Z2Hs8fdAp%2bhqRE5DrA%3d%3d

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