ask for 2 to 3 in thickness for sure (full body wetsuite)... you might need booties as well. Its COLD and if you dont strech and drink enough water before going out you will get crambs

As much as you can afford in winter.... 4/3 steamer, booties, and even wettie gloves and balaclava if you want to feel even remotely tropical.

In summer you only really need a wettie to keep sun and jellies of ya, 1 - 2 mm, if at all

Other times i use a 3/2 steamer.

Some of the hard as dudes here wear a bit less, but im softer and prefer warmer

About $500-$550 will get you a 4/3 E-bomb or something equally good with all the bells and wistles.

I just go for the poverty pack version at at 220 - 300 depending on brand and where you go to get it.

Some guys reckon its worth spending more and swear by it, and im not doubting them, but its all about how much water time you get and how much you can justify i guess.

A good quality 3/2 is better than a cheap 4/3 (sorry for the obvious comment!)

I picked up a 3/2 E-bomb for $250 at the Torquay wholesale outlet, good stretchy wetty & it gets me out in sub 10 degree conditions...incl. hail storms!

My next purchase will be a neoprene beany - head has to stay warm.

I bought a cheapy 4/3 fully sealed O'Neil steamer last winter for $200 (on special at Tonic, Barwon Heads) Got me through last winter, warm as toast. Much warmer than my 3/2 E Bomb that has only been used a dozen times. Don't need to spend the big bucks if you are wiling to hunt around. I really don't find the 4/3 wetties restrictive when windsurfing, unlike surfing where the thinner wetsuit is more important when shoulder movement is needed to paddle.

Scully said...

How many seasons usage would you tend to get out of a wetty?

Jump on this one?
www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Windsurfing/Accessories/~rzi1p/2009-43-EBomb-Wetsuit.aspx?search=BYPcS9OYvePBAffqp0K0hw%3d%3d

Dunno... thats a bit like asking how many years will a set of tyres last on your car.....

Depends on how many k's you do.

With my lack of time on water at the moment, and our lack of wind, i reckon my current wetties will last till i die

Yeah if that e-bomb is ok and doesnt smell to much its probably an ok deal.

it depends if you are a man or a man with a ladies body

haha looking forward to it,
I'm not overally fussed about being warm, just something that will allow me to keep sailing rather than passing out
Thanks alot
See ya in 2 weeks

Hey Warwick/RPS
Do you stock Ion Wetsuits?
If so, Whats the price tag on the one you just reccommended me?

rps said...

Hey Scully,
I hate to state the obvious, but you're in for a real shock. The water temp in the bay will bottom out at around 10 degrees...........but there is a suit that will help you overcome this.

Check out

http://www.ion-essentials.com/public/content/products/neoprene/wetsuits/series/strike/wetsuit_products/semidry_4_3_skin/

They differ quite a lot from a traditional surfing suit and teamed with booties and a neo beanie should allow you to sail comfortably right through your first southern winter.

Cheers

Warwick

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... it's really not that cold compared to other places.

... it's really not that cold compared to other places.

coming from a whingeing POM... oops forgot about the 20/20 world cup....