after advice on what you all wear in the cooler months as far as wetsuits/attire goes.

last winter i wore compression tights (long) and a rashie which did fine but i only flatwater paddled..

now that i have my allwave as well thinking as to what to wear when surfing in winter

I did try my steamer last year and it near strangled me and I didnt like the loss of movment...

been looking at triathlon suits with the oversized arm holes?? what do people recomend.. brand style thickness

Up there in the warmer climates I reckon you could get away with something like this

Try the top-of-the-line models of any wetsuit brand. You will be astonished by the flexibility and lightness of modern neoprene (or geoprene, or...)

Note that the specific brand is more a question of fitting to your personal body shape. All brands have different feelings. Me, being short & fat found out that Rip Curl & Quicksilver (in their "short" versions) were good fittings, but not Billabong (too tigh in the chest). This will be different for each person. Try them! Rip Curl "*-Bombs" are my favorite, alas I must order them overseas, Rip Curl Europe decided to not produce the XLS size anymore...

I like also a lot the chest zips. Dorsal zips have always been a hassle for me.

And for SUPs, the new "retro" long johns are quite cool when paddling in water colder than the air. I have the quicksilver one www.quiksilver.com/ (and a Short John too, better than a short sleeve)

I just purchased today a Patagionia 2mm long sleeve top. Having had a Billabong one very similar for the past few years, I am surprised and amazed at the difference between these two products. The newer Patagonia (new model for 2014) is so much more flexible and about twice as warm as my older Billabong - which has given me many years of excellent wear. But the technology in the top branded wetsuits is far superior to suits from a few years back and the cheaper models available today. I'm very pleased with the fit and design of this top and am certain the additional warmth and flexibility will mean my steamer will spend even less time in the water this year. I had a short half hour bodysurf this evening at Cronulla around 6pm and came out of the water really warm. There was minimal flushing and the new material inside the top seemed to stick to my body without rising up as the waves dumped me. You can get cheaper products sure, but I love the company and their mission, and have never had any problem with anything I've had from them. Their boardies are awesome too. I can wear them all day without chafing or rashing, they are the most comfortable I have ever had ( with Quiksilver a close second)
For SUP, where you spend minimal time in the water, I think this will be my year round item of clothing, as a full immersion bodysurf didn't even bring on a cold flush shiver.

I would say rather: buy top of the line wetsuits from inexpensive brands. Entry level suite from big brands are not worth it generally (water flow through the seams, etc...)