3/2 in 55 degree water?

Discussion in 'Northeast' started by surf&turf85, May 16, 2014.

  1. surf&turf85

    surf&turf85 Member

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    Nov 8, 2013
    how long do you think you can last with booties and gloves and a 3/2 on a 70degree day? getting sick of 5/4 lol
     
  2. Sniffer

    Sniffer Well-Known Member

    Sep 20, 2010
    Only one way to find out...it all depends on the condition of the wetsuit.
     
    Last edited: May 16, 2014

  3. surf&turf85

    surf&turf85 Member

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    Nov 8, 2013
    lol good point im just feeling lazy, not wanting to have to paddle out then back in to put 5/4 on
     
  4. SouthJerseyShred

    SouthJerseyShred Well-Known Member

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    Dec 16, 2008
    3/2, boots and gloves was the call tonight. I was thinking about taking the gloves off but i didn't feel like getting out of the water because the waves were so fun. Managed to nab a few of the shifty peaks mother ocean was serving up the evening. Hoping tomorrows dawn pootroll is Fun. Any one else get a few today?
     
  5. ocsurf32

    ocsurf32 Well-Known Member

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    Jul 22, 2012
    3/2 is fine. . .no gloves
     
  6. EmassSpicoli

    EmassSpicoli Well-Known Member

    Apr 16, 2013
    No wayz, braddah!!! Dudes like sharc*** say you need AT LEAST A 7/6 in that chill.

    Wowzurs...deez noobs be wack!!!!
     
  7. surf&turf85

    surf&turf85 Member

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    Nov 8, 2013
    i guess ill give it a go, hopefully wont be too cold in am
     
  8. Hayduke Lives

    Hayduke Lives Well-Known Member

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    Mar 28, 2014
    youll be good. surfed for an hour in a 3/2 last week here in Rhode Island. Water was around 51
     
  9. EmassSpicoli

    EmassSpicoli Well-Known Member

    Apr 16, 2013
    Bro, not sure where y'att but if it's anywhere near hear then y'er in saturation (100% relative humidity) and 60s air at the moment. Paddle out with the thin suit at DP.
     
  10. surf&turf85

    surf&turf85 Member

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    Nov 8, 2013
    hayduke did ya start getting cold?
     
  11. natkitchen

    natkitchen Well-Known Member

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    Mar 29, 2011
    Already in boardshorts down here! Water is 75.
     
  12. elementdtlop

    elementdtlop Active Member

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    May 6, 2012
    ya even when its colder outside in 55* water a 3/2 with thick gloves and thick boots will be more than enough. I've been out in that and been warm and i get cold easy i usually wear a long leg short arm 2/2 all summer unless its like above 75. even then i get chilly in just baggies
     
  13. wave.dave

    wave.dave Active Member

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    Nov 27, 2011
    A good 3/2 with 3m gloves and 5m boots are fine. Have been in 3/2 since water hit mid-forties couple weeks ago here in Northern New England.
    Does depend on your tolerance. Rather be a bit cool that hot. If you are moving around, catching waves, you will be fine. Once it hits low 50's you can drop to 3m boots. Can go to summer shorty suit once the water is upper 50's, and trunk it once it hits 60.
     
    Last edited: May 17, 2014
  14. RIsurfer

    RIsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Dec 5, 2012
    definitely
     
  15. Shikkapow

    Shikkapow Active Member

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    Jul 22, 2013
    whachutalkingabout Willis?

    you are outside of your mind talking that nonsense
     
  16. njsurfer42

    njsurfer42 Well-Known Member

    Nov 9, 2009
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  17. waterbaby

    waterbaby Well-Known Member

    Oct 1, 2012
    depends on the air temp, wind and sun, but if you want to stay out a long time, a 4/3 is ideal in 55 deg water....I'd even wear booties.
     
  18. cfleming85

    cfleming85 Member

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    Mar 17, 2010
    one of the worst beatings on my life this morning in nj, weird because it was not that big...
     
  19. RIsurfer

    RIsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Dec 5, 2012
    Where in durty jerz?
     
  20. njsurfer42

    njsurfer42 Well-Known Member

    Nov 9, 2009
    yea, it had some punch. i copped a few beatings also.