Other 2mm wetsuit enough for 55 degree air?

[20superjet07]

I have a "2mm Flex Light Ultra Premium Neoprene” wetsuit (see link below). I wonder if that would be enough to ride in 55 degree air temp... Not sure what the lake is but probably 65ish. Never used a wetsuit before. If you have any other gear suggestions to extend my riding season, let me know. Thanks guys


https://store.jetpilot.com/jetpilot/product/?catID=31&prodID=574

 

[Freakrider]

to extend your season, a 4/3 semi dry suit like these:

http://www.asap-direct.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=42&Itemid=74

 

[IS0LD0UT]

I usually wear my 5mm in that kind of weather.

 

[btmboards]

2 is fine that is what I wear every ride. Expecailly if the water is that warm. I don't switch to my 3/4 till the water temp drops way down. But if I only had my 2mm it would work all year, I would just try a bit harder not to fall in the winter

 

[blaster800]

in a pinch I know just a plain shortie light nylon windbreaker put over a 2 mill will make a huge difference , it has saved me on occasion , FWIW , it also make a big difference if you have sunshine or not .

 

[btmboards]

in a pinch I know just a plain shortie light nylon windbreaker put over a 2 mill will make a huge difference , it has saved me on occasion , FWIW , it also make a big difference if you have sunshine or not .

x2 yep ive got to the water before and the air temp was colder that comfortable, the only thing else that I had was a tshirt and once the shirt got wet it really helped.

 

[Tyler Zane]

i wear a 2/3 suit with a 5 mil hood and boots. keeps me toasty enough. sometimes i have to let some water in to cool off if im riding hard, and when i pee.

 

[btmboards]

the hood and boots really do it, I just where wrestling shoes and a wet helmet so I loose enough body heat there to keep me just right.

 

[D-Nice]

i test rode my first ski in jersey in january in a mineral quarry an half the lake was frozen an all i had was a 4/3, booties, and gloves. surfed an jetski'd in the ocean when there was snow on the beach in a 4/3 with booties and gloves. hood helps ALOT but my best advice is to bring a thermos of warm water with you and dump it down the suit. so theres no warm up time an no cold rush when the water gets in ur suit. after that all u gotta do is stay movin. worst part is taken it off

 

[ajmps1]

i surf with my full 3/2 into november on the east coast with 3m booties and in 60 degree water im warm, in 45dergee water im ok, im 5'9 175, 5'10 at the door in the bank, and wear a m/m/m

 

[btmboards]

Sounds like we should watch for that profile on the news. :haha:

 

[227]

Air temperature isn't what you should be concerned about, its water temp that matters most. Most wetsuits, even thin ones like a 2mil will give you adequate protection against wind chill. However as soon as the suit gets wet its a whole new story. 2mils OK for 65 degree water but you're right on the line towards needing a little thicker suit

 

[armymen0268]

Today i road in, Boardshorts, Sweatpants, Puma Shoes, and a Surf Wetshirt...in about 50 degree weather and pretty cold @$$ water and i was pretty warm lol

 

[motozachl]

Don't forget about a hood and gloves as well. I got quite cold yesterday although it was like 50* and 20knots

 

[john zigler]

i have dry suits, with booties available......

ride all winter.

 

[theiba]

hood helps ALOT but my best advice is to bring a thermos of warm water with you and dump it down the suit. so theres no warm up time an no cold rush when the water gets in ur suit. after that all u gotta do is stay movin. worst part is taken it off

x2

I get mine wet usually just with warmish water then stand out in the cool air for a little while while I'm launching the ski. You lose most of your body heat through your head and feet, so keeping them warm too is a must if you're a vag like me and hate cold water.

Worst part for me isn't taking it off though... I wear that thing all the way home and jump in the shower with it on :biggthumpup:

I wore a cheap 3/2 for years and it was pretty good, but just bought a henderson hyperflex amp 4/3 and it's freakin sweet. I just rode last Saturday out of Corsons and it was perfect.