Shorty under a 4/3?

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by GrantLee, Jan 29, 2013.

  1. GrantLee

    GrantLee Well-Known Member

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    Dec 28, 2011
    Hey guys, water has really dropped here in the last couple weeks, registering at 43 now. It's looking like we'll have some solid swell on Thursday and I'm trying to get out. My thickest suit is a 4/3 and I'm not sure if I could even last an hour in that. Today I thought about putting my 2 mil shorty underneath the 4/3. Anyone ever do that? Bad or good idea?
     
  2. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    I did that a handful of times when I was a kid, worked o.k., might've just been the fact that I was younger. You'll get an hour in in your 4/3, I was out last weekend in my 4/3 got 2 hours in no problem, was kind of a raw day too, lotta wind, 41 degree water temps.

    Could've stayed out longer but my glove is shot too had quite a big hole so I went in early.
     

  3. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    If you can move effectively i don't see why not, but there is always a trade off the more layers you put on
     
  4. Tkelley

    Tkelley Well-Known Member

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    May 7, 2012
    Most important thing is an attached hood and flexability. Gonna be chilly with strong winds on Thursday. But worth itttttt
     
  5. LBCrew

    LBCrew Well-Known Member

    Aug 12, 2009
    Not since 1978.

    But I guess you gotta do what you gotta do...
     
  6. whosthat

    whosthat Well-Known Member

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    Apr 8, 2011
    '78......in the beaver tail........86.....in the Chill Killer.......why not now.....at least it should make for a good story