**Official wetsuit review thread**

Oneill Mutant 5/4/3 - on its 3 year - no problems and very warm. I had Xcels in the past but they didn't hold up - mainly seams opening up.

 

Chea. Xcell infinity 543 back panel seams splitting. Repaired at home a few times. Going on 3rd winter. Dont think ill go xcell again. I just want durable! Everything falls apart if u surf alot.

Psycho 2 4/3 i picked up is sick. Very warm and comfy. Double taped and watertight. Still think a hooded suit is necessary tho for jan feb mar.

Xcell 7 mm infinity boots and mittens. Last long and very warm. The drylock crap is annoying to put on and so many of them rip after a few sessions.

 

Ebomb pro has no tape and is less warm than regular ebomb....It sucks unless you are a pro in warm water. We arent mick fanning so the colder flexier suit isnt necessary. The real ebomb is still flexy as they get and warm.

 

http://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/page/WW/mens-wetsuits-general/XX854MF what do u guys think about this?

 

I got the 5/4/3 Flow and its a great suit . Warm , Good Flex and quality is great too

 

the 5/4/3 hyperflex is ok- i used to have one but for $289 it's not worth it IMO.

The Xcel Infiniti 5mm is a better suit for about the same price.

http://www.pleasuresports.com/mens-xcel-infinity-xzip-54mm-wetsuit.html

 

there's no way you'll need a 6/5/4 for jersey in the winter. but i can't praise the f-bomb suits enough! they're just really toasty, almost 100% non-flushable suits. most days, i sweat in my 5/4/3, even in jan. & feb. the only days i don't are the coldest of the cold, but even then i'm not cold & shivering. i'm just comfortable.

 

Hey Matt,
What's the Lowest temps(Water & Air) that you've been out in and for how long in the HF Flow?

 

I was out the coldest day last year which was New Years Day I was out for about 4 hours before I got out for a drink and some food then paddled back out for a hour til it got dark . when I got out was want cold at all I dont know the water temp but there was snow on the ground and air temp was in the low 20's i think

Well until I took the suit off I was LOL

 

what shall i do?

Soo, i was leaning toward this... http://www.ebodyboarding.com/Wetstuff/Fullsuits/Hyperflex-Flow-4-3mm-Full-Wetsuit

Then, i found this... http://www.wavejammer.com/wetsuits/fullsuits/fullsuits59.shtml

What do you guys think?

Also, whats the difference between a chest zip and back zip (flexibility wise)

Thanks!

 

help

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get the back zip. highest model with air panels and better tape.

 

http://www.pleasuresports.com/mens-xcel-infinity-xzip-54mm-wetsuit.html
what u guys think bout this?

 

It's all about keeping out the "flush." Without being flushed constantly, I can stay out at least twice as long.

 

Anyone have any experience with hyperflex wetsuits? I was thinking about getting a 4/3 at the end of winter.

I was looking at the AMP and AMP K, both chest zip. It says the amp k is more of "wind sport" wetsuit, but does that really matter? will it be fine for surfing

 

just ordered a 4/3 amp. I'll let you know how it is once some waves show up....could be a while

 

thanks jon, I won't be ordering a new suit until march so I'm pretty sure you'll have yours by then haha

 

xcel xflex xzip 4/3 review

Just had a session in a new suit and thought id share a review. This suit was purchased as a replacement for my xcel infinity 4/3 that iv had for about 4 years. GREAT suit so I just wanted a legit replacement. Let me tell you , xcel has done a lot of work since then..

I decided against the drylock after (attempting to) try one on. I have thicker than average wrists and the dry lock cuffs made my hands turn purple. No Bueno. So I tried on their mid-entry level model and was presently surprised.

I surfed it on 1/19 in vb for a hellofa swell. Water temp was 38 degrees, air was 41. I also had on an oniell hooded vest (vest part was maybe 1.5 mil thick, tops). Very little flushing and I love the little refinements to the chest zip system. Smaller zipper = less flushing. I surfed for 1.5-2 hours and the limiting factor was my boots. My body was nice and toasty, with thicker boots i could have surfed all day. Really flexible suit and fairly easy to get in and out of.

I give it 5 stars considering it was under $200 new. It could hang in 38degree water and it seemed flexible and light enough to wear on those 3/2 days. SCORE.

Oh yeah, i love that thermo-bamboo stuff too. Its no wool lining (patagonia) but it wasnt $600 either...

 

5/4/3 Pata R4

I have a MT 5/4/3 Patagonia R4 for sale. $493 (20% OFF, Reg-$625). It has only been worn ONCE! Warmer then my Xcel Drylock by far. Tags are re-attatched because my arms ended up being to long (sleeves to short for my lanky ass). I am 6'1'', but I have super long monkey arms.

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Does anyone have a quicksilver syncro 4/3 review? I tried a xcel chest zip at wrv, felt good once you get it on .taking it off is just as hard. can only Imagine how hard when your hands are numb.