first ride of the year.. What Gear?

Whats up guys!! heading out in a couple of weeks for the first ride of the year and also the first time wakeboarding in a wet suit... what other gear should I take to stay warm in the boat? what do you guys take when you are waiting your turn on the boat?

I take the heater hose and put it down my hoodie.... If your boat doesn't have a heater then Id bring long johns

i wore wetsuit and had a towel and i was fine

I'm expecting the temps to be in the upper 50's and low 60's with water temps in the upper 40's maybe a hoodie and some sweats will do in between rides..

bring some hot/warm water bottles to dump in your wetsuit between sets, actually before each set, it works wonders.

is it crazy? heading out a lot earlier than expected actually going out tomorrow!!!! air temp should be around 65 and water temp right around 40 is that crazy? I just got a new oneill gooru 4/3 will it be enough?

I'm living in Quebec, so I'm use to ride in the cold! I developped some tricks to stay warm and not to die by hart attack when I fall in the COLD water. First, if you got a jacuzzi, just jump in it with your wetsuit during five minutes before your ride. After that, just run at the dock, jump on your wake and say GO! If you don't have a jacuzzi, just take a 10 min. set of trampoline until you sweat hard or take a jog if you don't have a tramp! Second, dock start are so much important. Don't start in the middle of the lake! Finally, after your set, take off your wet stuff and grab all the heater hose that you can and put your wetsuit close to the motor if you want to take another set! This year, I think I'm gonna buy a sheap sleeping bag to make a hole at the bottom to fit the heater hose to stay hot when I'm driving!

snuggie

Originally Posted by shredthegnar87

snuggie

really?? a snuggie? the boys would really like that... give them ammo for a year

lol just a joke

Beanie, gloves, WOOL socks, down booties (hey, they're warm but maybe not stylish), parka. I ride year round in a dry suit and as a rule wear no cotton. Cotton is a negative insulator when wet, so wool or tech fabrics (under armor etc.) will do wonders and provide warmth even when wet.

You guys already ridding... luck dogs

just got in from the first set a while ago. With numb feet and hands of course. lake temp about 40 and air temp 56 I had to try the new wetsuit out and it was awsome. I am super pumped that I am already wakeboarding and it is only february. Just hope I dont get sick Took a hoodie some sweatpants and some wool hunting socks did the trick