How far do you get in a 3/2?

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009.

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  1. Nov 19, 2009 #1
    stoneybaloney

    stoneybaloney Well-Known Member

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    At what point / temp in the year is it just not warm enough? I'm talking with or without an extra layer underneath.
     
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
  3. Nov 19, 2009 #2
    chrisd

    chrisd Well-Known Member

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    iunno I am still in one and wore boots for the first time yesterday.
     
    chrisd, Nov 19, 2009
    chrisd, Nov 19, 2009

  5. Nov 19, 2009 #3
    SearchForShacks

    SearchForShacks Well-Known Member

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    i have gone through out the winter in one before.. but i dont recomend it..
     
    SearchForShacks, Nov 19, 2009
    SearchForShacks, Nov 19, 2009
  6. Nov 19, 2009 #4
    aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

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    Right about now. I usually transition between Halloween and T-giving depending on water temps.
     
    aka pumpmaster, Nov 19, 2009
    aka pumpmaster, Nov 19, 2009
  7. Nov 19, 2009 #5
    stoneybaloney

    stoneybaloney Well-Known Member

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    I'm trying to get to January with mine including one, possibly two, layers underneath. My boots and gloves are 3mm, but I'm not as concerned there. I don't think I'll make it past like 50F this way, but I can't afford anything thicker right now.
     
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
  8. Nov 19, 2009 #6
    Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

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    I don't think you will either. Why not just get a used suit for the season?
     
    Aguaholic, Nov 19, 2009
    Aguaholic, Nov 19, 2009
  9. Nov 19, 2009 #7
    stoneybaloney

    stoneybaloney Well-Known Member

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    I have zero money right now and I can't incur any debt. I'll just push my body's internal temperature regulator as far as I can. I'd rather be cold in the water than warm on the beach. :D
     
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
  10. Nov 19, 2009 #8
    aka pumpmaster

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    get a job hippy!!!
     
    aka pumpmaster, Nov 19, 2009
    aka pumpmaster, Nov 19, 2009
  11. Nov 19, 2009 #9
    Scobeyville

    Scobeyville Well-Known Member

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    I have an LS xcel 5.4.3 (2nd winter)
    the chest had a hole but i dental flossed it up and as good as new!

    $150 and its yours...

    I think my roomate is selling his MT also xcel 543 $150
     
    Scobeyville, Nov 19, 2009
    Scobeyville, Nov 19, 2009
  12. Nov 19, 2009 #10
    stoneybaloney

    stoneybaloney Well-Known Member

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    I gotsa job, but I also just got a more expensive house. Thus, I have no justification for buying another suit. Especially when it comes to telling wifey aka "the boss". :rolleyes:
     
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
  13. Nov 19, 2009 #11
    mOtion732

    mOtion732 Well-Known Member

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    whiskey militia keeps htrowing up the 5/4/3 deal for 180 brand new.. i got one..
     
    mOtion732, Nov 19, 2009
    mOtion732, Nov 19, 2009
  14. Nov 19, 2009 #12
    stoneybaloney

    stoneybaloney Well-Known Member

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    I've had my eye on the Xcel they keep posting, but I can't do it. I need to find someone who has no idea what to get me for Christmas!
     
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
  15. Nov 19, 2009 #13
    Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

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    I feel your pain....When I moved here from California I only had a 3/2 as well. With little money. Needless to say I didn't surf that year in the winter. If you can't afford even a used suit...maybe try borrowing one from a buddy. That's what I ended up doing until I could buy a new one.

    Good Luck
     
    Aguaholic, Nov 19, 2009
    Aguaholic, Nov 19, 2009
  16. Nov 19, 2009 #14
    stoneybaloney

    stoneybaloney Well-Known Member

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    Good point. I think I know where to score one even though I'm taller than them. Thanks! :D
     
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
  17. Nov 19, 2009 #15
    aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

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    yeah, i know that feeling!!
     
    aka pumpmaster, Nov 19, 2009
    aka pumpmaster, Nov 19, 2009
  18. Nov 19, 2009 #16
    GoodVibes

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    Try selling one of those boards just lying around,sometimes you have to sell something to get something.I think wifey will go along with that.I make deals with mine all the time.
     
    GoodVibes, Nov 19, 2009
    GoodVibes, Nov 19, 2009
  19. Nov 19, 2009 #17
    stoneybaloney

    stoneybaloney Well-Known Member

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    I hear ya, but I already sold one to help buy the new refrigerator. I'm temporarily house poor. :D
     
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
    stoneybaloney, Nov 19, 2009
  20. Nov 20, 2009 #18
    GoodVibes

    GoodVibes Well-Known Member

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    I feel ya man,I once sold my waterskis for drapes for the windows..
     
    GoodVibes, Nov 20, 2009
    GoodVibes, Nov 20, 2009
  21. Nov 20, 2009 #19
    Mitchell

    Mitchell Well-Known Member

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    3/2 felt great this morning in OCMD. Nice wiast - chest high waves too. wore 3 mm booties for the first time this fall. As long as air temps stay in the 50-60 range i'll be in the 3/2 with neoprene vest for another few weeks.
     
    Mitchell, Nov 20, 2009
    Mitchell, Nov 20, 2009
  22. Nov 20, 2009 #20
    Mooseknuckle

    Mooseknuckle Well-Known Member

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    yeah it was pretty legit this morning with the sun out in ocmd.... try and find a deal on one of thos quicksilver heat vests...
     
    Mooseknuckle, Nov 20, 2009
    Mooseknuckle, Nov 20, 2009
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