3/2 wet suit this weekend, can I make it?

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by A.E.Z. (Surf & Sponge), Dec 29, 2011.

  1. Dec 29, 2011 #1
    A.E.Z. (Surf & Sponge)

    A.E.Z. (Surf & Sponge) Active Member

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    Jul 28, 2011
    Can I survive in a 3/2 this weekend in OCMD? Anyone ever tried it?
    I'm only planning to be out for an hour at the most
     
    A.E.Z. (Surf & Sponge), Dec 29, 2011
    A.E.Z. (Surf & Sponge), Dec 29, 2011
  3. Dec 29, 2011 #2
    LegendJim

    LegendJim Well-Known Member

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    Apr 18, 2010
    3/2 boots and gloves?..... Can be done. 45mins probably. If you haven't been in the water for a long time. It's probably worth it. No boots and gloves probably 10 mins and not worth it.
     
    LegendJim, Dec 29, 2011
    LegendJim, Dec 29, 2011

  5. Dec 29, 2011 #3
    pkovo

    pkovo Well-Known Member

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    Jun 7, 2010
    Big variation in quality of a 3/2. If it's a good 3/2 with taped seams and you have boots and gloves, I think you could definitely do it
     
    pkovo, Dec 29, 2011
    pkovo, Dec 29, 2011
  6. Dec 29, 2011 #4
    Darealm

    Darealm Well-Known Member

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    Aug 17, 2007
    If it's all you have then I would try it....but be prepared to be very cold very quickly...
     
    Darealm, Dec 29, 2011
    Darealm, Dec 29, 2011
  7. Dec 29, 2011 #5
    bauer

    bauer Well-Known Member

    182
    Aug 22, 2010
    my buddy is still in a 3/2 but he has an extra layer if you know what I mean...
     
    bauer, Dec 29, 2011
    bauer, Dec 29, 2011
  8. Dec 30, 2011 #6
    offshore

    offshore Well-Known Member

    172
    Sep 5, 2010
    +1 with having a solid suit, sealed, taped etc etc. As long as the air temps are reasonable and the wind isn't howling, you've got it. I'd give it a go if I didn't have something warmer.
     
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    offshore, Dec 30, 2011
    offshore, Dec 30, 2011
  9. Dec 30, 2011 #7
    mexsurfer

    mexsurfer Well-Known Member

    662
    Jul 14, 2008
    ive been out in 45 degree jersey water with boots gloves hood in a taped 3/2. i lasted 30 minutes would not wanna do it again
     
    mexsurfer, Dec 30, 2011
    mexsurfer, Dec 30, 2011
  10. Jan 11, 2012 #8
    Toobed

    Toobed Member

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    Jun 5, 2011
    With a heated wetsuit vest, you'd be good til your batteries ran out. Especially one of the better models! www.heatedwetsuitreviews.com has some info on them. I'm super stoked on mine.
     
    Toobed, Jan 11, 2012
    Toobed, Jan 11, 2012