Greetings all,

A simple question, what in your opinion is the best steamer ?

From wearability to durability and comfort, you know the usual things.

many thanks

JP

I found this today
http://onegreyalien.blogspot.com/2009/06/who-wants-to-trade.html

I'm a through and through believer in the O'Neil Psycho 2 wetsuit but from what I hear the new Psycho freak is even better.

But all of the bloody modern wetsuits only last 1-2 years so the same question will be asked again and again and again.

I would consider a purpose built Windsurfing wetsuit like a Neil Pryde. They have a mechanism to tighten up the ankles so you don't get water shooting up your leg. Also have the smooth sealed panels on torso to stop wind chill.

I use an Oneill Psycho which is great but I hate getting the Michelin Man look when the legs fill up, takes the heat out too.

rip curl ultimate if you do a bit of surfing as well.

The new ion suits look pretty good too.

You'll find that different brand wetsuits have different cuts.

Try on a heap to find one that fits you.

lanky said...

But all of the bloody modern wetsuits only last 1-2 years...

I've had my excel O.S. zip (4:3) 4 years now, and it still looks almost new. The first 3.5 years it was getting sailed in 2-3 times a week in salt water. Still toasty warm, and no leaks or tears.

Sure, it was more expensive than some of the offerings that were around at the time, but without a dirty great beer gut to fill out the space around the midsection I couldn't find a single one that fitted as well around the lower back.

Despite all the fear and misinformation around about the longevity of stretchy neoprene I am still extremely happy with my choice, and imagine that it'll be another couple of years before I'm looking for a new one. The only thing I'd change from new would be some velcro straps around the ankles, but they are easily added after the fact, and boots have the same effect.

I'd be very unhappy if I bought a new wetsuit and it only lasted 1-2 years, and would definitely be investigating other brands!

the ion's that are made by the north group are the way to go, plenty of 'smoothie' to dry quickly and either the calves cut off or drain holes in the calf for eliminating the michellen man effect