modify full suit into spring suit?

Discussion in 'Global Surf Talk' started by durl, Jul 31, 2011.

  1. durl

    durl Member

    5
    Jul 31, 2011
    got a new 3/2 full suit. is it stupid to cut my arms and legs out of my old one to make a spring suit? i live in south NC, and we only need a spring for about 2 weeks out of the year. should i cut into short sleaves or vest?? or not bother. thanks
    Durl
     
  2. Sloop John B.

    Sloop John B. Well-Known Member

    92
    Jun 28, 2011
    Is it a really cheap full suit? If it's a good full suit, sell it and buy yourself a springsuit and maybe even a vest as well with the money you get out of the full suit . . .
     

  3. durl

    durl Member

    5
    Jul 31, 2011
    8 yrs old

    the old wet suit is 8 yrs. old and has several patches and still some minor leakage. i don't think i could get very much for it. very willing to keep it a full suit back up, also willing to cut it up if people have had any luck w/ that.???? thanks
     
  4. ColonelSanders

    ColonelSanders Member

    19
    Mar 12, 2011
    I had success cutting only the sleeves off of an old 3/2. The sleeves had lost all their elasticity, I was over it. Worked great for 3 more years as a sleeveless full. Didn't have much warmth left, but it was just enough for those spring days when the water is still chilly.