I remember my first winter suit. It was a handy down. Busted and cracked seams sewn up and it completely flushed every time you went deeper than your chest. Good times.
on a side note your head looses about 5-10 % of your body heat , the 2/3's of body heat applies to babies due to the fact their head is disproportional to their bodies. your hands / feet / head give off the same amount of heat in adults .
This has been my first winter surfing. I'm in VB, the water is 42, and a 4/3 has worked for me so far. I start feeling cold after a little over an hour, depending on the wind. But I'm over 50. A hood is also a plus when it's windy. Even with a hood, I sometimes have ringing in my ears for an hour or so after I'm out.
Ya don't be a kook... Just cause its the first week in march and spring is almost here - doesn't mean the waters warm. Wait till may for your 3/2 Also read up about surfers/swimmers ear...
Little advice from yer ol' Uncle Cheech. Take care of yourself when your young so you can keep doing what you love later in life. What a surprize you'll have when you realize yer an old geeze. Do I wish I'da taken better care of my ears and knees? NAH! but you might.
I have a oneill mutant 5/4. Went out at Matunuck today, for like 3 hours with 5 mil. boots, 2 mil. hood, (comes with suit) and 6 mil. gloves. FIRING. Offshore winds and overhead barrels. My dad went out in a 3/2 today as well. HAHA! 3 mil. boots too!
Sorry guys, forget that comment, I accidently switched windows then posted it. Thought it was the same thread.
went and surfed today from 8-12 and look at me i made it lol's not saying i didnt almost lose it from the blood rushing away from my head but it wasn't that cold....and those say -he who surfs with a friend has someone to drag his retarded ass to the shore if he passes out from blood not making it to the brain fast enough lol but cheers hope everyone scored today
