For winter I am using 4/3 and went and purchased a 5/4 from the dudes at www.cleanlinesurf.com/ ....
Their prices were quite good back when the Aussie dollar had more flesh.

I use a 5/4 ion strike and haven't been cold once in melbourne winter.
Real awesome wetsuit

Used a 4/3 flash bomb chest zip last melbourne winter. Worth every cent

Hey Thedonk, if you choose to kite in winter , read up on what to do in the fronts as they hit you, ive been caught out a couple of times and it can be a real handful mate. There is some great information out there that gives you some idea about Kite position ect. cheers jeff.

I use a 4/3 and a fleece T-shirt underneath. When it get really cold I have boots, gloves and a neoprene hood+helmet but then I can stay out a couple of hours without any issues.

TheDonk said...
I'm looking at buying a Flash Bomb 3/2. Does anyone have one they are using for Kite Boarding and will it be warm enough for the coming Melbourne winter???? Is there a better option as far as Kite Boarding specific is concerned?? Thanks Guys.

A local here has one, compared to my mystic star , and I've had mine a season longer ,it's looking very shabby, lost it's elasticity by the looks of it, not saying they're bad , but mystic is a kite based company, also you'd buy 3 mystics for the price of the rip curl, the only wear and tear issue was the Velcro , but they give you spare so no dramas, I really don't look after it, I generally chuck it in the garage ,

I cut mine about halfway between the knee and ankle......
Can't stand Gumby legs

i had a kite specific ION strike over knee wetsuit a few years ago ( which was manufactured with the above mod) ever since I have cut all my wetsuits.

loftsofwind said..

surfingboye said..
It might make you cry, but add a few holes in the bottom of the legs to prevent water cankles.
The worst part about kiting in a wetty!

Or get Bindings

Bit difficult on a surfboard

Thanks for all the replies guys. Much appreciated!! Especially yours Daggy. I always appreciate an excuse to stay out of the ****ty weather!! Patience is not my strongest virtue however. ??