outfit for tomorrow

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by Yamaha racer 686, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. Yamaha racer 686

    Yamaha racer 686 Well-Known Member

    86
    Sep 4, 2008
    going to be cold. so im thinking a 4/3 or higher. with a hood. this is prob the latest ill be out for this year.

    i only have 3mm booties and gloves. would those keep most of the cold out or am i going to still freeze. i dont mind being a bit cold. just dont want to cramp.

    also i have to pick up a 4/3 or higher. its my christmas gift. cant be over 300 so my question is whats a good pick for up to that price.

    but so far ill be rocking Xcel 3mm infiniti booties( havent used them yet so i can exchange them for a thicker set if need be)

    Oneil 3mm physco gloves( also not used yet so i can exchange these also)

    let me know what ya guys think is best.
     
  2. ocripcurrent

    ocripcurrent Well-Known Member

    798
    Feb 27, 2008
    Im gonna try it tomorrow. I still dont got the gloves or the hood :eek: so thats gonna suck. But you should be good with 3mm booties for a little while. Just make sure you stretch a bunch so you don't cramp up.

    Under $300, check some deals on the local surf shops, most got deals on winter suits right now, cause they're trying to clear old inventory. Im sure you'll have some luck.

    And good luck :D
     

  3. smitty517

    smitty517 Well-Known Member

    744
    Oct 30, 2008
    I'm a bit of sissy, but I'm still wearing a 4/3 w/built in hood (oneill mutant). But I'll be switching to my 6/5/4 pretty soon. I wear 5mm boots and gloves - if my hands and feet get cold I'm done.

    Any of the new suits are warm; flexability can vary but for $300 you can get a great suit.

    good luck
     
  4. ocripcurrent

    ocripcurrent Well-Known Member

    798
    Feb 27, 2008
    Plus they got free shipping right now for over $100
     
  5. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    no gloves are going to hurt you right now... and if your duck diving enough, ice cream headaches are certain.
     
  6. InletRider

    InletRider Well-Known Member

    151
    May 27, 2007
    4/3 5mm boots and gloves attached hood. charge
     
  7. JerseySurfRat89

    JerseySurfRat89 Well-Known Member

    256
    Oct 6, 2007
    same.....



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  8. epidemicepic

    epidemicepic Well-Known Member

    502
    Feb 21, 2008
    I've been toasty in my hooded 4/3 mutant.... 5mm boots and 3mm gloves
     
  9. michael hague

    michael hague Active Member

    27
    Dec 3, 2008
    i'm not ready to put on the 5mill gloves and boots yet......i fight that step with all i can...

    everyone has a different cold tolerance so it's hard to get advice on what you should wear....

    a 4/3 is all i need to get through our winters......i drink alot of water and coffee before a cold session so i can warm myself up....:eek:

    there are 2 kinds of people in the surfing community.......

    1. people who pee in their wet suits and.....
    2. people who lie about peeing in their wet suits.....:rolleyes:
     
  10. OCSpongR

    OCSpongR Well-Known Member

    75
    May 25, 2006
    hAHA!
    Thats freakn funny and TRUE! ~^

    See you guys at da spot in the a.m.
    Sounds like alot cool peeps coming to town to enjoy.
    I can't wait.
    These kinda days pan out to be the ones that stick with me longterm.
    Get some sleep scanks.
     
  11. DPR

    DPR Well-Known Member

    303
    Jan 27, 2008
  12. surferboi0911

    surferboi0911 Well-Known Member

    262
    Apr 18, 2007
    same...awesome suit, never cold from head to ankles (booties suck so my feet get cold lol)
     
  13. Chris Joyner

    Chris Joyner Moderator

    690
    May 23, 2006
    Yeah I hope the rain lets up in the AM so I can actually film a f'n session. See you there in the AM then we are going to numbered streets.
     
  14. mikedub

    mikedub Well-Known Member

    198
    Aug 2, 2007
    Question for all the bber's what kind of booties do you guys use, I have always used like 5mm H20's and the suck soooo bad anyone use anything different?
     
  15. bzboarder17

    bzboarder17 Member

    11
    Jul 12, 2008
    You don't have to go that thick just yet...3mm works just fine.
     
  16. mikedub

    mikedub Well-Known Member

    198
    Aug 2, 2007
    I don't think you understand, I have a pair of 5mills they suck. I have had another pair of 5mills same company they suck. Listening to you about going with 3mills makes no sense thanks for the feedback though....
     
  17. ocripcurrent

    ocripcurrent Well-Known Member

    798
    Feb 27, 2008
    I pee in my suit I aint gonna lie haha keeps me warm for a short moment.

    And yes Micah, cold hands DO hurt :( at least mine do. I'll still give it a go though
     
  18. beaner

    beaner Well-Known Member

    309
    Jun 4, 2006
    why do they suck? I've had mine for 3 seasons. no leaks, a bit cold in the dead of winter but they are the best for bodyboarding. Unless of course you want to put a 5mm ripcurl boot on and cram your foot into some xl hydro tech finz...
     
  19. mikedub

    mikedub Well-Known Member

    198
    Aug 2, 2007
    I don't know my friend and I have the same ones and like as soon as we step in the water it goes right threw... no visible holes or anything. Iv have always used H20 (2 different pairs) and have had the same prob. I'm buying new ones at kcoast 2marow hopefully I won't have the same experience.