Freestyle Wetsuit Talk

[NVJAY775]

Just curious what others are using and are happy with?

For our waters I'm looking at a 4/3. Ish lol..! For now I'm intersted in this one.http://us.shop.xcelwetsuits.com/shop/product/mens-wetsuits/revolt-43?color=ELK

I don't have a lot of natural insulation. 5'8" and 170lbs. Don't like to ride in anything lower than 50F if I can help it. Brain freeze is bad! But I love riding, so I sack up when I can.

I've been impressed with the reads on xcel suits, but always appreciate experience from you guys.

 

[j0hnny]

50f water or air temps???

 

[NVJAY775]

Water temp in the 50's. Air varies, but normally in the 50's and up.

I've rode water in the mid 40's and was smiling til I went under lmao!

 

[Little_Franny]

Rode today in 36/37 air and 42ish water in an oneil epic 3/2 with 7mm booties and 3mm gloves, super warm, but I'm also a fat kid at 5'11" 215

 

[jason184]

Generally I use a 5/4 when water temps are 40-50 degrees, a 4/3 when water temps are 50-60 and a 3/2 when water temps are are 60-70.

 

[NVJAY775]

I would have froze balls lol! Way to sack up though! That's some brisk water.

I remember some riders telling stories of freezing throttle cables. Umm yeah no.

 

[Little_Franny]

Lol, I ride in that gear all winter..... Snow, rain, doesn't phase me. I ride 2-3 times a week all year

 

[j0hnny]

im in my 2/3 once it gets under 50 and 50 water. remember that wind still cuts through a wet suit. ive found that wind breaker pants help a ton.

 

[bsc702]

When the water gets chilly here in cali i use a O'neill pyrotech front zip 4/3mm with psycho freak 3.5mm booties that have real good arch support, they are pricey but man do they keep you warm in some cold water.

 

[zbomb88]

I use my Billabong 3/2 up until the water freezes.

 

[XJCrawler]

Really like the mystic brand for full suits. That all we use up here in alberta now

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

you'll be good with a 4/3. I ride with one when there are still icebergs on the lakes. just stay within swimming distance to shore in case something goes wrong.

 

[Christian_83]

Jay i have a 6/5/4 GUL viper, for riding below 60F, another very important thing is what type of wetsuit and what features it has. I also have a 3/2 GUL wetsuit for medium temp and a billa bong shorty 2mm all my suits are with chest entery. Im so happy about the chest entery, doesnt get backflush like normal suits. I cant tell you how big a diffrence these good quality suits is, compared to the "cheap made" Jet pilot/Yamaha suits wich are IMO only show and no very good at doing its job.

 

[fx1dan]

any one used the heated vests, cost £200 here in the uk but your ment to be able to wear a thiner suit all year round.

http://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/2014...ogleshopping&gclid=CIKLiJ7P2sICFRHHtAodtWUAQQ

 

[JRock637]

Rip curl hooded 6/5. 3mm gloves 7mm QuickSilver booties. For air temps low 40s water low 40s here. I'm 155lbs and I would freeze to death In a 3/2 you guys are insane. I wanna know if I fall in and have to swim over 50 seconds I won't die.


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[zbomb88]

. I'm 155lbs and I would freeze to death In a 3/2 you guys are insane. I wanna know if I fall in and have to swim over 50 seconds I won't die.

You just swim faster.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

I just bought the Xcel Drylock 4/3. It's construction and function is excellent.

 

[Jet_jase]

my current suit situation -
Billabong 5/3 intruder steamer
2.5 mm wet suit socks
Oneil thermal under top (Best thing i've bought)
MTB gloves as i run hot hand grips (lovely and toasty)