i don't know why rip curl get talked up. i was having to replace mine ever year.

the stretch just sh1t its self.

i brought a billabong wettie 2/2 - the solution gold- the ones with the yellow teri towelling liner inside,probably don't make them now

then got the 3/2. still wear both.

the 2/2 is on its last legs but hey it 6 years old. also have a west 2/2 that been pretty good too. however its newer but is more worn than the gold


i'll wear the 3/2 more this year because of more prone surfing.


hard to believe but im a cold water sook

Yeah bought an Xcell last year, hoping not to have to use it but felt super stretchy.

Funny thing is I surfed with Ted this morning and he said I should wear my springy & I bloody near over heated, should have just gone the boardies & wettie.

MornoPom said..

I've got a 3/2 and 4/3 Rip Curl E-Bomb. Great suits and if you order them from the US they are half the price!

Which site did you order from bro?

MornoPom said..

Ted the Kiwi said..

MornoPom said..

if you order them from the US they are half the price!

The irony given your location just blows me away

I know Ted its ridiculous. $400 for a wettie if I buy it here or $240 from the US. Crazy!!!

Tux, I've got my last couple from www.cleanlinesurf.com/ - the postage to Australia is $70 but if you get a few mates to go in on the order its not an issue

Cheers bro...the irony is incredible...you can generally order a Ripcurl suit from a guy in SA than you can buy one in Torquay

Mollydog said..

Hey All - Pulled my old steamer hoping I could get another season out of it (it is 4 season old) however just doesnt look like I will.

Just wondering on what everyones thoughts are for the best 3/2 going?

I have been looking at:

Matuse
Patagonia
Also a new US company called Carapace.

All around the same price but the Carapace is custom made to my measurements.

Any others I should be looking at?

Cheers.

Would never consider the brands you've mentioned.....I used to have Rip Curls, then liked Quicksilver, but now loving my Excel. Warmest wettie I've ever owned. I'm sure other companies are also using new tech like climbing in through the neck, new materials, glued seams etc. But for the price I paid through surfstitch ($250 delivered). I'm pretty stoked with it. I only wear a steamer for about 4 months a year though. I'll wear a springy until it gets really cold.

What's with wetsuit sizing too...rip curl XL E bomb too big or too stretch in the arms and legs but L is too small?? (nice wetsuit but has perished in the shoulder area -2years use)
Quicksilver cypher XL... Too small in the shoulders tight as and a bastard to get into but warm as f---k
Billabong old Revolution hybrid zip thingo. Great fit lasted 3years but unexplained rips like fin cuts but no body damage


Long story short.....do they deliberately (ripaquickbong) make there sizing different???


Bet it's to stop internet buying.....all of mine have come from US or Dexter or outlets on the gold coast at about 1/2- 3/4 the cost of a new one


A mate that runs a shop charges $20 for punters to try on wetties because of the internet cheapies

Bugger me JB ..... just how fat is that noggin of yours brother

JB - chest zips - should take you about 10 goes to work out the technique and for the seams to loosen up a bit. If you are still having trouble after 10 goes I am afraid there is nothing anyone can do to your help you