Xcel Drylock question

I think its the fact that they allow 0 water to get in more than the thicknes.

 

Yes they have to allow water in for them to work; however they are warmer in my op simply because there is little to no flushing after you initially get in the water.
I can't speak for how long they will last as this is my first season using them, but they are def warm.

 

i've never owned one of their wetsuits but i do have the 5mil drylock split toe booties and 5mil drylock gloves(five finger). The boots are really well made and super warm but im not to impressed by the gloves.

 

I dont understand why people get split toe. I got some on sale, they were like 20 bucks, and my big toe got super cold. Ended up buying 7 mil boots, no split. But what is the advantage to split toe?

 

It's just a personal preference for some people. Not really sure if theres an advantage but the drylocks are super comfortable and keep my feet toasty in the cold.

 

hey matt tell us how you like them after a few mor sessions. also if you ever get a full xcel gear update us. cuz im thinking on getting an excel hooded 5/4/3

 

There are some Xcel Drylocks at www.liquidboardshop.com for $325, saves some money.

 

Been using my brand new xcel 5/4/3... the kind with the bamboo liner... and brand new dry lock 5mm boots and claws. Excellent flexibility and warmth. Getting in and out is little tough. The gloves are so tight around my wrist they leave a dent in my skin for a couple hours after I take them off. But no water gets flushed into them... guess that's the purpose. The full suit is also tough to get off when you're tired and tight after a session, but a little extra effort does the trick. But that's what concerns me... how much pulling can the material take? Seems like a lot of force and a lot of stretching to me when I'm tearing the thing off. We'll see...

 

i just got a 5/4 drylock fullsuit, its super warm. takes a little extra effort to get my gloves on with the drylock cuffs on the suit but it creates an awesome seal.

i think im gonna try and find some 7mm drylock booties cause the hyperflex 7/5mm cyclones i have arent really cutting it. even with hotsocks i can only make it 2 hours tops before my feet are too numb to surf. not sure if i should go split or round toe, the ones i have are round but they seem to fill up with a lot of water, maybe split toe would be better

 

A question for guys with this year's Drylock models...how is the water-repellent neoprene?

When I was looking at Drylock's earlier this season they seemed to have "coarser" feel than other suits, including the standard Xcel 5/4/3's.

Just wondering if there was any noticeable difference between the new WRF rubber and regular issue stuff.

 

Get the infinity x-zip model. Has all the same features. Its an extra $100 for the wrist cuffs.

 

I've had nothing but trouble with my drylock I just bought it last year and all the stitching is coming out and its already getting real leaky. My ass goes numb for the first five min but then I usually warm up, but thats where it s leaks and there's no visible holes. I bought the boots also and the same thing happened to the stitching in them. There customer service for repairs is also pretty ****ty. It took two moths to repair last year when it was brand new.
I'd stick with Hyperflex if you like them. I just bought a 4/3 from them in the fall and will def get my next suit from them.
The drylock is super comfy and and stretchy but just dont seem to hold up.

 

how cold is the water where your surfing and how warm are you? cuz the lowest the water gets to where i surf is like 41 so im looking at a 5/4/3 to keep me warmer and if i decide to travel to the obx.

 

Water's usually in the mid 30s this time of year. I'm warm enough in my gear to surf until I'm too tired. Cold is not a limiting factor. My hands and feet feel the cold, but they don't get cold. A 5/4/3 is as thick as you need to go where you are. Depending on how hardy you are and how good a suit you get (how much you want to spend) you might even be able to get away with less if the water stays in the low 40s.

 

my budget for the 5/4/3 is about 330$ cuz me and my mom are splitting the price. as ive been looking at the mutant as that to me seems like the most versatille suit for what i trully want.

 

I had a mutant 5 mil, its a great suit would def recomend it especially if you dont have the dough for a 4 mil. Being able to swap out the hood and the collar is awsome when it warms up in march and April.