billyboy402 said...

Stuthepirate said...

Not that our winters are too cold but if you can't get warm wearing a wetsuit,
do as the Euros do and get a dry suit.

www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/prod/Sailing-Drysuits_4/Gill-4802-Pro-Drysuit--Front-Zip-_859.aspx

HAHAHA
$599.00
i can buy a spa for that to keep warm in winter :-)

Look at the price for a top of the line wettie nowadays. Not much change out of $700

[edit] Ripcurl H-Bomb 2/2 $1500

What about in Brissie over winter? Over Easter I just had boardies and a lycra rashie but it's chilling off a bit now. Something good enough for midwinter but not too hot from now would be good. feel the cold a bit.

thanks
Michael

may sound a bit weird but mix a bit of ginger in your tea or coffee or even in warm water, ginger helps keep your body warm...

i use a 5/3 smooth skin for most of winter and a 3/2 for short sessions during winter

I live pretty near as far south as you can in WA. I'm guessing that I'll have to start wearing my 1.5mm spring suit by next month - the Southern Ocean is definitely colder than the Indian. Until then I'm still using boardies and a rashie. I do have enough blubber to keep a small whale comfy though .

I think my NPX was less than $400..maybe <$450 including postage from Maui.

As one of my favourite Australian's said:

"Harden the f#@k up"

I use a 3/2 excel surfing wetsuit with short arms in the winter here, but on really cold days I'll use my long sleeve suit.

What also works well is a 4/3 with the arms cut off!!! Basically every year my surfing suits get trimmed on the arms to become sailing suits for the next year!!!

But then I think your winters are way colder.....brrrrr.

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PLEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZ!!!!!

EugeneSA4 said...

As one of my favourite Australian's said:

"Harden the f#@k up"

went out in the back yard ate some concrete
i think i am sweet now

Best way to keep warm is to shiver and to get cold a lot. You get used to it after a while.


You got to try boots on before you buy, unless you are replacing like for like.

Every brand is a different size, width and shape.

I wear boots all the time, not for the cold but for .. long story, but I get a new pair fairly regularly.

Best ones in the world for me always used to be Gul. Now I get whatever feels OK when I try them on in the shop.

You don't need anything more than 3mm in a boot north of Sydney.

I find less is more - zips, straps, fancy clips and buckles all just get annoying / press on your ankle wrong / do nothing, but try them before you buy them.

Never really thought about either.

Pretty well any surf shop I try has them. Bigger shop bigger selection maybe ?

Think I have Xcel ones at the moment. They have got a very low ankle, lower than I would usually have. They are OK, maybe 3 stars Margaret.

Don't know what I pay, I can't remember so it can't be that much. $50 sounds about right though.

Try 'Gul Boots' on ebay. $50 ish incl. postage from UK. Not saying they are better than what you posted, just that I used to like Gul for being the warmest and most comfortable

Looks like you can get OSX boots for < $20 delivered on ebay. No idea what they are like, probably like a $20 boot

Then again old chinese proverb : Better buying a $100 boot that you know fits than buying 10 pairs of $20 boots that you can't walk in

Don't worry about booties and stuff like that unless you need foot protection when wading through the water. Footware will not help your windsurfing. I don't think it gets cold enough here to warrant them either.

I don't know how a diving suit will work for windsurfing. However if you are cold when using that suit over the last few days, save your money for a decent wetsuit designed for windsurfing. I bought my Neil Pryde one last year for about $400 or so. It was expensive but honestly its worth it as I don't have to worry about the cold if its windy in winter. I think its a 4 by 3. Its quite elastic and easy to get on and off. Its very warm compared to a West Suits full length wetsuit I had before.

Good morning, Billybob,

Mirage Classic diving boots, 5mm shown here: http://www.prodivecentralcoast.com.au/shoponline/prod96.htm. Note: some Mares and equivalent boots have the sole wrapping around the toe area on to the top of the boot and I found the "wrapping" interfered with getting my foot out of the straps during a gybe. Discarded the Mares, went back to the Mirage.

Neil Pryde 3mm standard hood shown here: www.neilpryde.com/accessories/headwear/headwear.html.
The long neck guides water outside the wetsuit. Had to import mine from the UK but you may be able to find an equivalent in a surf shop. Fits under a helmet.

Neil Pryde 3000, 4/3, single sided wetsuit shown here: www.neilpryde.com/wetsuits/mens/3k-series/semidry-4-3.html. Best features are boomerang arms, ? back zip for ease of entry and Velcro on the legs (makes getting into/out of easy). Got mine from WSnS in Sydney, 2 years ago. Note: single sided suits require extra care in use. Treat with 2 x applications of McNett Anti UV before use then reapply when suit is not being used in summer. Wash in McNett wetsuit shampoo and conditioner. Do not hang on a coat hanger to dry, rather, hang it in the centre over something about 50mm in diameter to prevent rubber collapse.

In August, when we have the coldest water (down to 8 deg. C), you may also add a RipCurl Dawn Patrol long sleeve vest shown here: www.ripcurl.com.au/shop/guys/wetsuits/vests/dawn-patrol-long-sleeve-jacket.html. Sprinkle with baby powder on arms and shoulders to ease entry into the wetsuit. Equivalents are available.

Neil Pryde open palm mitts shown here: www.neilpryde.com/accessories/handwear/handwear.html. Had to import mine from the UK. An equivalent may be available from another manufacturer in a surf or windsurf shop.

Hope this helps.

billyboy402 said...

K Dog said...

I go a 5/4/3 as well. Why fart around.....

I used to use a ripcurl titanium rashie underneath a 2/3 which added some good warmth.... though couldn't feel my legs......

Go a 5/4/3...... you won't regret it.

what is a 5/4/3
5 chest , 4 arm , 3 leg ?

I think its 5 torso, 4 limbs close to torso, 3 beyond.......

went to the same place where i got my wetsuit -

got some boot ( non zipper) as i thought if i slip off the board i wont scratch it with the zipper.

they said without buying a new wetsuit - this 3mm vest with hood for $60 would be the cheapest way to to keep warm.

http://shop.prodive.com/sharkskin-parkervest/

was also thinking of getting for $60 , but i can use it in summer

shop.prodive.com/mares-thermo-guard-5mm-short-sleeve/

went you guys were walking about rushie , i thought u meant the $10 one from bigW

NasiGoreng said...

powersloshin said...

I wear a rashy over the long wetsuit, it helps with the chill factor

oh my frcucking god!!
does wearing boardies over a wettie keep your testes toasty too?

i cant stand noobs that do this cr@p, its purely for ID.

no it helps stopping the wind go through when you get out of the water, it's pure black, no dots on it.....what do you do for the cold?

What about poor old me, I do most of my sailing during winter, for 20 years now and never ever in a wetsuit