3/2 or 4/3

Since you already have a 5/4/3 why get a 4/3? Get the 3/2 for late spring and fall. If the water is to cold for a 3/2 you'll be able to wear the 5/4/3.

 

I agree...u can use the 5mm too if its to cold for the 3/2. May be warmer than if you had the 4mm but thats a good thing isnt it? I have the same setup...go wit the 3/2 and the 5/4/3 or w/e u have. Good luck!

 

get a 4/3 its nice to have on days like today and yesterday. even earlier then this if you have a good one like a phsyco 2 with a hood. After surfing all winter with a thick 5/4/3 i love the step down to a 4/3 its a world of difference in flexablitly. then in another month or so ill drop to the 3/2.. its all bout the comfort

 

go with a 3/2 i get away with that from march till nov

 

+1 on the 3/2. I have a 5/4 and 3/2. If I am a bit too cold in my 3/2 i wear a rashguard under it.

 

i agree with the above poster. go for the 3/2 and wear a rash for those cooler days. a 4/3 is convenient, but depending on the number of times you'll surf it may not justify it's cost as much as a 3/2, which you'll probably wear more. consider also a spring suit for those cold water days in the summer. surfing sure ain't cheap!

 

don't think a "rashguard" is gonna generate enough heat to stay warm. . It's for preventing rashes and sunburn. Hence the word "rashguard" If you are looking for extra warmth get a 1m poly pro. And wear that under the 3/2.

 

3/2 i wore one all winter when it was a bit to cold just threw on a 2mm vest on under it

 

3/2 and wear one of those rip curl heat skins underneath for the cooler days.

 

4/3 rip curl core fireskin was warm all winter in freezing conditions.

 

it works, ill attest to it.

 

Yes, and if the rashguard doesnt work, you can get a rashguard with lining that is warmer. But you will get the most use from a 5/4 and 3/2. That transition point between the 2 isnt really that long.

 

wear boardshorts

 

Im going to start to wear a 3-2 now. Also 4-3 can last all year. Anything above that is too much.

 

Amazing suit. I really believe ripcurl has something here w/ the fireskin. Had mine two seasons and it's as warm as it gets. And, less rubber = lighter.

 

lose the wetsuits and go boardshorts year round. that's what they do in Alaska.

 

lots of costumes

in NJ it is possible to legitimately use a 6/5/4, 5/4/3, 4/3, 3/2, springsuit and topsuit and if you have lots of money it would be nice to have each one but a 5/4/3, 3/2 and topsuit get the the most use for sure, some guys get away with a 4/3 all winter provided it's a good one without leaks it all depends on your tolerance