How far do you get in a 3/2?

http://www.surfline.com/gear/fieldtesting-the-first-ever-heated-wetsuit-vest_31835/

about the 11th paragraph down...

 

i wonder how you adjust the temp or turn it off if it's under your wetsuit.the article didn't really go into the details.is it some kind of low-profile switch-deal that you can adjust easily even if it's under your suit?

 

you just hold down the button for however many seconds

 

ahh,i see. that would be easiest way to do it while it's under your wetsuit.

 

straight thru the winter? even when the water is down in the thirties? i cant imagine being very warm when the water and air are that cold.


nothing on underneath?

 

I know a few hardy individuals that use no more then 4/3's the whole way through,..And I have known of one or two that would layer a 3/2 with other pieces.

However, if you think it is wise to try and use a 3/2 when the water drops below 52? degrees,....you may regret it later in life.

I do not really believe some of the claims made about 3/2 use only,<<<< throughout the whole winter. I would consider that dangerous to your health,>>> bad for your joints,>>> nerves, I would argue that you are actually lowering your core temp far lower then what would be considered wise.

Don't be dumb,..just get a 4/3 or better to ensure your are protected against the cold.

The sad part about this thread is how many pages it has turned into and how many views it has received, and here I am added to the madness.

catch a clue...people.......... this forum is turning to weak knee dribble. If you have got to ask how long/far you get in a 3/2, please surf away from everyone else since you know little more then nothing about anything surf related.

 

Not trying to piss you off or anything, but xgen's got a point.

One has to wonder: Been surfing for 17 years, and not sure when it's too cold for a 3/2?

 

I hear ya Stoney,
I HATE going to the thicker rubber. I stretch my West Lotus 3/2 for as long as I can. Right now I have an 8 oz Hyperflex polyolefin fleece L/S rash guard & shorts on underneath. w/3mm boots, 1.5mm gloves, and no hood - no issues. However, it looks like the hood is coming out this week.

My next step will be to add my Hyperflex polyolefin fleece full body suit to the mix.

After that - hopefully Jan - it's 5/4/3 time w/7mm boots & 5mm lobster claw gloves

 

If you gonna get 5 mm boots I would just say get 7mm and be done with is. You mentioned you dont want to invest alot of money in multiple items. I am in 7mm boots now and have been for about a month. I will probally start wearing mitts ina week or 2 .

But in all reality it what you can withstand . Some ppl are wimps and in 6/5/4's and gloves and boots and some are 3/2ing it still . Its all preference and what kinda temps you can take

 

3/2ed it yesterday with a pair of boots. The xcel drylok boots are the best boots I have ever worn.

 

I hear what you're saying above, but it did not come across that way in the original post (at least to me).

 

Maybe try this.

 

Tomorrows the last time ill be in a 3/2 until next year
Hope it'll be good.

 

Last year i went all year in my 3:2 Quiksilver Syncro with a Nike Dri-Fit underarmour type thing, 7mm Boots, 3mm gloves, and a 5mm hood. This year i got an INSANE deal on last years Quiksilver Cypher Hooded Chest Zip 6:5:4 for 250, and now to buy one new its around 400. I'll be out tomorrow and judging by the chilly air, howling winds, and rain I'll probably be testing out the 6:5:4 for the first time. The only thing i'm worried about is the lack of motion that I am going to have.