New WetSuite Time!

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by DawnPatrol321, Sep 30, 2016.

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  1. Sep 30, 2016 #1
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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  3. Sep 30, 2016 #2
    mrcoop

    mrcoop Well-Known Member

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    don't own any oniell's but once I went to chest zip, I never returned to back zips.
     
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  5. Sep 30, 2016 #3
    Kanman

    Kanman Well-Known Member

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    Chest zip is the way to go...

    That's funny because for my anniversary with the chica I'm getting this IMG_1434.jpg

    Wetsuits make for good anniversary gifts. I've only had rip curl but I hear *xcels are worthy.

    P.s. her gift is a rad camera to get pics of me surfing lol
     
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  6. Sep 30, 2016 #4
    seldom seen

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    I love O'kneel. Chest zips are great, for actual cold watre:D

    J/k DP...but in reality, I can't be bothered crawling in and out of the chest zip unless it's truly cold, Dec through April, then I go back to my thinner suites witch are all back zip.


    #WitchWetsuite
     
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  7. Sep 30, 2016 #5
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    So it's kinda a b*tch getting in and out of a chest zip? Are you referring to a thicker suite than a 3/2 though? Seeing as we don't get "actual" cold water, this is as thick as I'll need around here. :cool:

    Never tried Xcel other than a rash guard, and I like it. Good to know though, maybe I'll try them next.

    Nice! Congrats on your anniversary btw, I have been wearing a 3/2 Ripcurl DawnPatrol (naturally) and an O'Neill Hammer Spring Suite for years and have been happy with both, so I figured it would either be a Ripcrul or O'Neill and I had a 15% promo code for this so it saved me over $40 on the order, which is tight.

    Good to know dude, hoping to like it as well.
     
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  8. Sep 30, 2016 #6
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    It is a b!tch getting in/out imho...once you get your first arm out you're good to go. And yessir, my only chestie is my 6/5.
     
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  9. Sep 30, 2016 #7
    DawnPatrol321

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    Gotcha, so maybe as a 3/2 it'll be a bit easier than you're use to experiencing, or i'm hoping. My back zip is so quick to get in and out of.
     
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  10. Sep 30, 2016 #8
    Zeroevol

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    Got my first chest zip Rip Curl Flash Bomb 4/3 last season. It's a b!tch to get in and out the first couple of times and you will do a lot of cussing, but I love it! New zuit looks nice DP
     
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  11. Sep 30, 2016 #9
    BassMon2

    BassMon2 Well-Known Member

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    I only wear ripcurl. My first chest zip was a few years ago, a 5/4, such a pain to get in and out of. Pulled a muscle a few times I think. But once you get the technique down, it's a breeze. I can get in and out in a snap now.

    Going to be picking up a new 5/4 this weekend for my bday. Looks like allot of us are getting suites as presents.
     
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  12. Sep 30, 2016 #10
    DawnPatrol321

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    Thanks bud, hope it fits properre.
    Happy B Day duder!
     
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  13. Sep 30, 2016 #11
    Zeroevol

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    What's up BassMon, haven't seen you round deez parts in a while! I'll second the Rip Curl choice and happy b-day!
     
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  14. Sep 30, 2016 #12
    MFCondor

    MFCondor Well-Known Member

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    I love a Chest Zip. also have the ripcurl flash bomb.
     
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  15. Sep 30, 2016 #13
    MFCondor

    MFCondor Well-Known Member

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    just one tip. tighten the drawcord on the pull over where zipper is. when pig dogin' water will come in on the side
     
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  16. Sep 30, 2016 #14
    DawnPatrol321

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    Thanks for the tip, can't have that happening while pig doggin, no sir!
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2016 #15
    Barry Cuda

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    WTF are you all whining about regarding chest suits being hard to get in and out??
    And someone pulls a muscle doing it?? Are you a bunch of pussies or what??
    They are easy to get on and off, little different than back zips. I even have chest zips for summer, in addition to back zips.
    At last count, I have 13 wetsuits, 3 for each seasons, all brands, but mostly Xcels. Get the X-2s for best sealing around neck.
    Pussies.......
     
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  18. Sep 30, 2016 #16
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    O pa pa
     
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  19. Sep 30, 2016 #17
    Barry Cuda

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    Hey....it's my charisma!!!
     
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  20. Sep 30, 2016 #18
    nynj

    nynj Well-Known Member

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    p*ssy is not allowed. Unless it's plural. pussies
     
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  21. Sep 30, 2016 #19
    DawnPatrol321

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    o Barry everybody lmao
     
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  22. Sep 30, 2016 #20
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    Ho Lee Fuk

    O micah

    PUSSIES
     
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