Freestyle Suggest a wetsuit for Northern California

[Norcaltrd]

I ride Shasta Lake and the Sac River, looking for links to a good john and jacket combo.
Last year jet pilot had a deal on their suits for 129.99 or something.
Anyone got ideas?

 

[Jetfiend]

What's you water temp? Ours is mid 50's and I just picked up a 5/4 Oniell for $170 on Amazon.

 

[Quinc]

Quiksilver has some good sales in the fall. Can pick up something nice for under 100.

 

[Norcaltrd]

early/late season would be mid 60's water temp lake, and the river probably stays 60 even in summer. air temps around 70.
I was able to ride the river during peak of summer without a wetsuit but definitely was numbing.

Alot of recommendations on other research for a 4/3 full suit

 

[kraqus]

4/3 all year round...


Benny

 

[Tyrant1919]

4/3

 

[NVJAY775]

4/3 full suit in your areas. I haven't picked up one yet. But if money isn't an issue, I'd take a look at these. http://www.xcelwetsuits.com Almost ordered one the other day, but then decided to upgrade my ski more, so I'm freezing balls for another season lmao! I'm in a little colder climate and am going 5/4 full suit. I'm not very well insulated to begin with.

 

[Mike Matheson]

I don't mean to thread jack, and I'm sure norcaltrd has a similar question in mind anyway.

Any recommendations for a good 4/3 suit? Something flexible enough for ski ridding that isn't going to fall apart or break the bank... I've got a full 5 dive suit and you spend the whole ride fighting it and a 2/3 surf suit that I forget I'm wearing!

 

[shaunsteezy]

xcel wetsuits are far superior to any jetski related wetsuit. a 4/3 xcel will be plenty. the main thing is to keep your feet and hands warm so wear booties or neoprene dive socks with shoes over and set up a "hot hands" system, pulling warm water from your engine head via 3/8 line. its worth it to buy a good quality suit, it will last much longer and keep you warm

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

I bought an xcel 4/3m drylock
http://www.xcelwetsuits.com/shop/product/mens-wetsuits/drylock-43?color=GLG

One of the best suits for warmth, quality construction, and longevity. However, you are going to PAY...

The cheaper xcel suits are good too. Second choice oneill but they are also $$$

 

[Quinc]

xcel wetsuits are far superior to any jetski related wetsuit. a 4/3 xcel will be plenty. the main thing is to keep your feet and hands warm so wear booties or neoprene dive socks with shoes over and set up a "hot hands" system, pulling warm water from your engine head via 3/8 line. its worth it to buy a good quality suit, it will last much longer and keep you warm

^This! 3mm booties work well but 5mm would be better. You can also find 1.5 and 2mm gloves that do not affect your grip too much.

 

[Norcaltrd]

Thanks guys,
Any concern in getting too hot with a 4/3 full suit? Also will it be very noticeable while riding due to the 4/3 thickness vs a 3/2?

Would like a john/jacket setup to make things more versatile for conditions.
The neoprene 3mm socks sounds like a good idea and I normally wear dirtbike gloves while riding but will check out the thinner neoprene gloves.

 

[modularjunk]

My crew over here in Long Island NY we ride the ocean in water temps in the 60's to max 72 in hot summer. Most of the time we ride after work or early am and the air is in the 70's or lower and with 3/2 or just rash guards n board shorts. We ride till december in 3/2 w/ booties n gloves before we switch to our 4/3 or 5/4 but by that time water temps are in the 40's and air also in 40's to low 50's. I think you would be good with a good 3/2 long suit. 3/4 id think you will start to get real warm n sweat.

 

[Gliderskier]

4/3 for the win. I bought the cheapest one I can get on ebay. Not even $80. Couldn't be happier. Keeps me warm and its holding up well. I've seen $300+ suits tear in one ride on the bars or any other corners on a ski vs a surfboard where they're designed to be used. I have about 30 rides on my $80 one and if it gets ripped tomorrow I would order the same suit without a question

 

[Norcaltrd]

I found a new Quicksilver Pyre 3/2 full suit in my size and color preference for $145.
That with 3mm socks/booties and normal MX gloves should be good for 54+ degree water and 60+ air temps right?
Im ready to order, just want to confirm.

 

[Little_Franny]

I wear a 3/2 with 7mm bootys all year, water and air temps well into the 30's or less

But I am F***ing nuts

 

[Norcaltrd]

I hear alot of people saying the same, that a 3/2 works for them into the 40's. And thats mostly surfers who are in the water the whole time, not up on a ski.
I might go with 5mm booties then to keep the toes warm.

Any suggestion on booties brands etc?

 

[Little_Franny]

I have 7mm oneil bootys, I run hand warmers and on the colder days wear 3mm gloves. Can't ride for 5 hours, but ride long enough

 

[Norcaltrd]

My sessions last from 20 mins to an hour usually, then Ill take a break to warm up and eat/drink etc.
My temps are a good bit warmer than you as well
I thought about setting up hand warmers but would prefer not to have spray in my face the whole time lol

Thanks for your info!

 

[Little_Franny]

Hand warmers will not spray you in the face, and if you do catch some spray it's warm. I can last an hour or so in the low temps we have hear, you should be good for an all day session in your temps. I run the hand warmers to help with cold fingers from the wind