I just took a random look at wiskeymalitia and they were selling an XCEL Hawaii 4/3 Drylock Wetsuit for 239 (reg $429), Had my size and I pulled the trigger as my sg5 4/3 is starting to come apart.... my first purchase from them... hope it turns up here ok... anyone every buy anything from their online red light special sales???
WM is legit. I've bought a few suits from them over the last two years and no issues to date. Decent return policy too as long as you haven't gotten it wet. I think they just charge you shipping.
Never bought surf stuff off them, but bought a lot of snowboard gear off those specials back when I was living in Colorado....no complaints at all. Good deals, prompt delivery, never a hiccup.
Ok good to hear all the positive reports. Looking foward to getting it.... even though we are pretty much out of 4/3 weather until the fall. But the price seemed too good to pass on. thanks
thumbs up by me too. gotta love big business - I got a hooded 654 xcel infinity xzip 2 for $199 reg $389.
bought that same suit last summer on WM for i think $224, super score on an awesome suit. forgot about it all summer but when 4/3 temps came around and i had a brand new suit in the closet to replace an old one with rips/holes. WM is great for wetsuits and wetsuit accessories, i think i have probably picked up 4 suits in the last 4 years, as well as boots, gloves, and a vest. the prices are unreal.
departmentofgoods the clymb seshday ^^^^^^^ Use those sites combined with WM and you have so much discount power.
Another good one is Geartrade. Backcountry/department of goods sell their returned items there. Got a "new" xcel 3/2 infiniti drylock for $100 ($430 retail price).
Two wetsuits from them. 5/4 Drylock and 3/2 Chest zip. Love them both. Best part, bought the 5/4 Drylock for $240. Before I got it in the mail, saw it listed for $200. Sent them an email, making no demands, just saying saw it for $40 less before I even got it, Ouch. Responded, we like your email, refunded the 40. Very nice move, and now a customer for life.
hit and miss, had some great steals like ripcurl cortez tide watch and a nice pair of gore-tex snowboarding pants, but I have also had some ill fitting hoodies and trunks. Ordered a pair of electric sunglasses that ended up being so large that I convinced myself they were womens. I still wear them when I want to feel sexy...
Whiskeymilitia is the ****! I only buy my wetsuits from them unless I am in a pinch. I have the excel 3/2 4/3 and between the two of them I maybe spent 300 bucks total. Surfing can be a expensive sport and anyone who winter surfs knows how much new wetsuit can add stoke to your surf session. When 7mm and 5mm boots come online excel I always buy 2 sets just to have back ups. Although I am not a big fan of the private stash but they still have some amazing deals.
$12 dollar leashes........$18 stomp pads.......I try to support local shops as much as I can, but I can't resist a good deal....
whosthat - I hear you. the consumer will often support great prices. the local shops need support from those who can afford to pay a bit more and give them the support. with the prices of everything/the economy, price is key and big business, technology, containerization, globalization is really a thing of beauty for the price driven consumer.
just to update the WM experience.... I received my xcel 4/3 drylock suit yesterday and the fit is good.... a little tight around my arms - Cause Im jacked and everyone should know that....
