wetsuit rental in nyc

Discussion in 'Northeast' started by skater, Oct 23, 2012.

  1. skater

    skater Member

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    Aug 11, 2012
    Does anyone know where I could rent a wetsuit in nyc? I can't seem to find any place to rent a wetsuit in long beach or far rockaway. Also, how crowded are peaks when there is good swell in October in these areas? As of September things were still pretty crowded, not summer level crowds, but are the crowds starting to die out now that it is getting colder?
     
  2. jchafard

    jchafard Well-Known Member

    131
    Aug 10, 2011
    Who wants to rent a peed-in wetsuit? Especially when you can buy a great 3/2 for a buck fifty these days?
     

  3. rcarter

    rcarter Well-Known Member

    Jul 26, 2009
    Yeah rented tuxs are bad enough but a suit that was right up on some strangers junk, no thank you!
     
  4. skater

    skater Member

    11
    Aug 11, 2012
    Where could I get a cheap one in the area besides ebay? With ebay I am just nervous it won't ship on time for the swell.
     
  5. nynj

    nynj Well-Known Member

    Jul 27, 2012
    go to any surf shop... The cheapest suit will be better than what you could rent... I didn't know you could actually rent a wet suit.,.. That's disgusting... Another dudes sweat and piss???
     
  6. headhigh

    headhigh Well-Known Member

    Jul 17, 2009
    it would have to be dire circumstances for me to put on another man's wetsuit. you can def pick up an sti that way
     
  7. scotty

    scotty Well-Known Member

    706
    Aug 26, 2008
    Is there really that much difference between renting a wetsuit and buying a used one? Seems like every day on here someone posts up used wetsuits for sale and people dont freak out about the fact that every used wetsuit has been pissed in and ball-rubbed on the inside.
     
  8. dlrouen

    dlrouen Well-Known Member

    814
    Jun 6, 2012
    Definitely support your local shop over the online giant. Most shops have wetsuit packages & a lot will match prices.
     
  9. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
    Wouldn't that technically be called a "WTD"?
     
  10. rcarter

    rcarter Well-Known Member

    Jul 26, 2009
    Yes I would never buy a used wetsuit either unless it was from a friend or family member I knew and trusted they did not have a UTI, STD or other nasty junk. Even then I think I would have lysol that thing or something.
     
  11. dlrouen

    dlrouen Well-Known Member

    814
    Jun 6, 2012
    If you do go used, pick up a bottle of 'Piss Off.' Even if you don't buy a used suit, 'Piss Off' is a must in wetsuit maintenance. Proper wetsuit care goes a long way.

    piss-off-lrg.jpg
     
  12. sbx

    sbx Well-Known Member

    977
    Mar 21, 2010
    try this:

    TODAY ONLY! 10am-Noon
    Place a phone order for a 3/2 Fullsuit
    and get 20% off. In stock suits only, no special orders. 3mm Boots and Gloves also 20% off.
    $10 shipping on all orders.
    Call 1-800-698-SURF
    Bunger Surf Shop
     
  13. austinj215

    austinj215 Well-Known Member

    133
    Sep 10, 2009
    Whiskey Milita : Excel suits on sale...

    Edit: didn't realize you said in the area but two day shipping probably isn't too expensive
     
    Last edited: Oct 25, 2012
  14. Sniffer

    Sniffer Well-Known Member

    Sep 20, 2010
    I run a successful business renting our used wetsuits, I have cornered the market...Im rich!!!! ha!

    cmon man, I know times are tough but just go buy a suit or just stop surfing.