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diginoz

317 posts

diginoz

WA, 317 posts

24 Apr 2009 9:53pm

What type of wetsuit do you recomend for the perth winter

sebbu

154 posts

sebbu

WA, 154 posts

25 Apr 2009 9:35am

I use an unsealed 2/3mm steamer. Basically the cheapest one I could buy. I never get cold in it kiting because you are always moving around and are normally out of the water. If get a little cold in it surfing as you're still for longer periods of time.

The only issue I have is the legs filling with water. You can fix this with ankle straps of some kind. I've never bothered to work this out, and buying a wetty with them inbuilt is normally $$$.

Jr Walks

284 posts

Jr Walks

WA, 284 posts

25 Apr 2009 5:46pm

sebbu said...

The only issue I have is the legs filling with water. You can fix this with ankle straps of some kind. I've never bothered to work this out, and buying a wetty with them inbuilt is normally $$$.

i find that with the ankle straps or what ever you use
if your wetty lets in water from you neck opening it goes down to the ankles and you cant get it out.
I was thinking brands should put water tight velcro straps on the steamers
that would be useful

sebbu

154 posts

sebbu

WA, 154 posts

25 Apr 2009 7:29pm

I think (with kiting anyway), the water comes from the wash off the board and up through your ankles. Mystic has one that (the one Lenten advertises) has ankle fastentings. But the wetsuit is pretty expensive I think. Lots more than your $150 cheapie that works just as good for everything else.

scolzey

QLD

26 posts

scolzey

QLD, 26 posts

25 Apr 2009 10:08pm

get an ION strike series wettie!!

made for kitesurfing ( padding where harness goes and stops water going up ur wettie with velcro straps.)

Jr Walks

284 posts

Jr Walks

WA, 284 posts

26 Apr 2009 1:02pm

scolzey said...

get an ION strike series wettie!!

made for kitesurfing ( padding where harness goes and stops water going up ur wettie with velcro straps.)

cheap?
if it is wheres the nearest retailer?

Andrash

637 posts

Andrash

WA, 637 posts

26 Apr 2009 10:09pm

The water temperature is not that hugely different from summer to winter. The air temperature and the wind-chill is more important. Your bodily constitution is also important: some cools down quickly, and some walks bare foot in the snow. What you need to consider is that cold muscles are less responsive, more prone to injury, and utilize more energy for contractions. .........but, again, it is quite individual......
Hope it helps

BoardCrazy

NSW

74 posts

BoardCrazy

NSW, 74 posts

27 Apr 2009 10:11am

Check out Choicey has a full range of wetties and will know what you need

sandman

432 posts

sandman

WA, 432 posts

27 Apr 2009 9:11am

Got a Flying objects wetty, cheap, buil in leg straps, chest fur, fully sealed and designed to be worn with a harness.

with the water getting trapped above the straps I find this happens on older suits with looser necks after a rinse cycle in the waves or fast headfirst dismount. I punched 2 small round holes above the leg straps and reinforced the holes with spuerglue and strong thread, auto drain :)

diginoz

317 posts

diginoz

WA, 317 posts

28 Apr 2009 7:02pm

Thanks guys & girls will be shopping soon .

Kitehard

2782 posts

Kitehard

WA, 2782 posts

28 Apr 2009 8:36pm

Hey peeps,

I wear a West 2 x 2mm short leg long arms. My Secret is to wear my micro fibre short arm Ozone rashie underneath it. Oh so warm!

No steamer means no michelin man legs, and boardies over the top look OK.

It's all about freedom of movement, I don't like steamers for kiting. They're OK for surfing and diving though.

Just my 2 cents worth, keep the change

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