wetsuit options

(ldebbold) · (ldebbold) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 08-29-2006, 4:58 PM

Thinking about fall riding. I really noticed this year that my regular wetsuit seems too bulky and constricting. I've had that feeling with both the shorty and full length O'Neill's. Has anyone tried the Jetpilot flight jacket or some other thinner top? Is it sufficient to keep you warm enough in colder water? It sucks when you start shivering before you are ready to end your session.

(liquidmx) · (liquidmx) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 08-29-2006, 5:13 PM

I have the Jet pilot 2mm seal skin which is pretty warm IMHO.

I also have the 4/3 suit for winter riding which is super warm! The only suggestion is that if you are taking multiple sets with a wetsuit buy a hot water shower, it makes things MUCH more enjoyable.

(jtd) · (jtd) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 08-29-2006, 10:23 PM

Hey I'm going to the University of MInnesota and really want to join thier wakeboard club....fall wakeboarding in minnesota...what kind of wetsuit do I need? Any body who lives up here have an idea? I currently have a ripcurl 2/3 full. My friend told me that it would be enought but i dunno. Thanx!

(unclesam) · (unclesam) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 08-29-2006, 10:34 PM

Minnesota? I would say drysuit.

(jtd) · (jtd) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 08-30-2006, 11:26 AM

Yea most people from warm places would. Haha. I just wanna know from anybody from minnesota...what they r ok with?

(unclesam) · (unclesam) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 08-30-2006, 12:10 PM

I wouldnt call oregon a warm place really

(slowake) · (slowake) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 08-31-2006, 8:45 AM

Got the body glove vapor suit. Can go thinner than a traditional suit because it is semi dry.
Super sick and plenty of mobility check it out.

(paolad) · (paolad) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 08-31-2006, 9:06 AM

speaking of drysuits. Does anyone know which brand makes drysuits for short people? Im 5'3 140lbs and the oneill doesnt look to come in my length?

Paola

nate_b 08-31-2006, 9:08 AM

Uncle Sam, if u wanna ride past september in MN, you will probably need a drysuit. The water gets cold fast.

(eaglejackson) · (eaglejackson) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 08-31-2006, 10:16 AM

Go drysuit. You'll be glad you did. Warm and comfy.