Winters almost here, whats a good wet suit ?

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cwamit
cwamit
WA
1194 posts
WA, 1194 posts
22 Apr 2006 6:03pm
Anyone got a good review/suggestion of a decent "thermal" suit to keep warm for when winter kicks in. Being in Esperance the water is cold enough as it is in the summer period!
I guess it is all based on price to performance Anyhow i would like some info from you guys and gals (but pink isnt my color makes my but look big)

mattflyingaway
mattflyingaway
WA
106 posts
WA, 106 posts
22 Apr 2006 7:05pm
Go to west they make great suits
www.west82.com
tobes
tobes
NSW
1000 posts
NSW, 1000 posts
22 Apr 2006 9:25pm
The great unwashed discussed this in all their opinionated glory a couple o weeks back
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17259&SearchTerms=wetsuit

I can say that TripleX make good suits, warm and thin, with excellent warranty service. Ripcurl Ultimate Elasto also tops.

All new wetty's are pretty good though. Get one on special!
tasdiver
tasdiver
WA
5 posts
WA, 5 posts
23 Apr 2006 5:15am
i use a cressie semidry year round down here in tassie and havn't been cold yet and i would say the water here is a bit colder
vishy
vishy
WA
451 posts
WA, 451 posts
23 Apr 2006 6:31am
Get a long sleeved radiator to go underneath as well work an absolute treat,
Thanks
Matt
elizabethb
elizabethb
QLD
2081 posts
QLD, 2081 posts
23 Apr 2006 8:46am
Go for the Oneill Psycho 2 Zen Zip 4/3 or 3/2mm full

By far one of the best fitting wetsuits I have found. Because of it's new design and flexibility, it is made to fit to your body shape and it shapes into your arms, legs, and ensures a perfect fit.


http://www.oneill.com/mens-products.php?sport=surf&categoryID=-1&typeID=19&seriesID=40&id=180

Goodwinds - I hope you find what you're looking for

Product overview:

Cross the line between Sanity and Madness.

The Psycho II cuts no corners in offering strictly the most advanced cold water technology available.

Fall 2005 updates include a radical seam reduction, the removal of back and knee seams and a revised neck design with reduced bulk and increased adjustability. Think V12 with Leather!

? Chafe-Free Collar
? Crewneck
? Engineered Fit
? Hidden Key Pocket
? Increased entry flexibility
? Plasma Interior wrist & ankle seals
? Plasma Padz
? Strategic Seamless Paddle Zones
? Super Minimal Seam Design
? Wind Resistant Glideskin
? Zen Skin
mud duck
mud duck
45 posts
45 posts
24 Apr 2006 4:30pm
Xcel and Oneill make what many people consider to be the best. Check at your local retailer.
gruezi
gruezi
WA
3464 posts
WA, 3464 posts
24 Apr 2006 4:58pm
I tell you, get a rubber hat! Works great, saves dollars and looks cool
VB MAN
VB MAN
1156 posts
1156 posts
25 Apr 2006 5:23am
One word.
RADIATOR
Simon.
Simon.
WA
66 posts
WA, 66 posts
25 Apr 2006 10:25am
Just purchased a new RADIATOR 3x2, and I'm stoked.
I have been buying wetsuits for over 10 years and without doubt this is the best wetsuit I have ever owned. It is so warm I have even thought that the thinner 1.5mm might have been the better option. I have even taken it diving and will never wear my thick restrictive diving suits again.

http://www.radiator.net/general/index.aspx

I don't work for Radiator by the way just very impressed with their product.

dave......
dave......
WA
2119 posts
WA, 2119 posts
25 Apr 2006 3:22pm
Whatever you get make sure if it has a Zipper at the back it is a short one. Zippers have no flexibility and will wedgie you.
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
25 Apr 2006 8:13pm
I used an old, like 12 years old wettie today...it still fits.

Was used in my home breaks in wales, Uk. Althought the suit was as stiff as all hell, it worked and i was amazed at how snug i was. The ankles were tight as, so no water up the leg. The neck was water tight so no water down there. seams Double blind stitched, glued and taped. Reinforced on knees. Its a 3/4/5mm suit with a shoulder to shoulder zip, which again was water tight.
Its a Wavelength made in Australia, at least 10 years old. was bloody toasty.
Gonna see if i can buy a new one from somewhere
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