wetsuit opinions!!!

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by mexsurfer, Jul 3, 2009.

  1. mexsurfer

    mexsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Jul 14, 2008
    Hey guys, ive been looking for a new 3/2 wetsuit, but i dont want to spend more than 250$, I can wear WEST: gives me bad stomach rash, even with rash guards. i cant wear BILLABONG: i gives me rashes on the back of my armpit. What do you guys think, ive been thinking of and O'neill, but which one is the best? Or if you have an old one tell me.
     
  2. DJFresh

    DJFresh Well-Known Member

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    Jul 7, 2008
    Which West, Nitro or Fluid?

    IMHO: My West Fluid Lotus 3/2 is the best suit I have ever worn. It is like butter, super stretchy, warm, and is an easy on/off. It's about $270 and has a lifetime Guarantee.
     
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  3. mexsurfer

    mexsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Jul 14, 2008
    i dont know, but the west is super comfortable until... i get "THE RASH". same with the billabong.
     
  4. matt720

    matt720 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 28, 2009
    i have a rip curl and it doesnt give me rashes just a little burn around the neck sometimes. i got it on sale new for 75
     
  5. RedStripe75

    RedStripe75 Well-Known Member

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    Sep 16, 2008
    Is it the Rip Curl Core Fireskin? If so, I had the same problem with the neck burn, but a little vaseline pretty much took care of it. I love that suit, so comfortable it's like surfing in pajamas. I picked mine up for over 200, but just saw it online for less if you want to check it out:

    http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/ou...l?CMP_ID=SH_FRO002&CMP_SKU=RIP0459&mv_pc=r126
     
  6. mexsurfer

    mexsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Jul 14, 2008
    ive never had a problem with quiksilver but what about xcel
     
  7. surfskibum

    surfskibum Active Member

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    Oct 22, 2008
    Check whiskeymilitia. They have a 3/2 or a 4/3 xcel infinity the past couple of days in multiple sizes and colors for around $150.00.

    Just gotta keep your eyes open.
     
  8. surferboi0911

    surferboi0911 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 18, 2007
    its on right now
     
  9. StuckinVA

    StuckinVA Well-Known Member

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    Jul 23, 2007
    Try an Oneill suit. I've never had a problem with them. I had a cheap quiksilver 3/2 and it was awful.
     
  10. mexsurfer

    mexsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Jul 14, 2008
    ill go to spellbinders and see because my freind got an xcel for 90$, but is brave new world any good for wetsuits?
     
  11. Boss

    Boss Well-Known Member

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    Nov 11, 2008
    I have a Rip Curl E-Bomb Chest Zip 3/2. Got it for $160. Best, warmest 3/2 that i have ever had.
     
  12. mexsurfer

    mexsurfer Well-Known Member

    662
    Jul 14, 2008
    how about rip curl or xcel, i want to spend 200$ or below, the only thing i dont like abouit xcel is the seems in the back of some hurt.
     
  13. onlyinmyfiji

    onlyinmyfiji Active Member

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    Jan 5, 2009
    Hmm...

    I never heard of a man that gets so many rashes...it can't just be the suit brand. maybe you've been getting a size too snug...:(
     
  14. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    i'm done with rip curl. their quality lately seems poor.
     
  15. mexsurfer

    mexsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Jul 14, 2008
    well the west suit is really worn out on the inside on the lower chest part, and the billabong is a short sleeve and long legs, and i think that it was just a seem, because i usually wear a rash guard under it.