I need to get new gear for this year, and I'm pretty tight on money. I have my boots/gloves figured out, but this is my wetsuit plan. I want to buy this now and use until may http://www.pleasuresports.com/hyperflex-5-4-3.html and buy this and use june and sept/oct to nov where i would go back to the flow in dec http://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/page/WW/mens-fullsuits-32/XK832MF ive been looking at hyperflex because they're great quality for the price. However, please let me know if you have any ideas or any cheaper/better suits. thanks
I got both them suits and I am more than happy with them . For the price you cant beat it but if your gonna get new boots and gloves go xcel all
i like that you've had good experiences with the flow and amp, you're pretty reliable on here =) as for the gloves and boots, I was actually going to go xcel. i was going to buy the 5 finger drylock since winter is slowly coming to an end, but i was unsure about the boots
The amp you posted is the version made for kite surfing (K designation). I would get the regular AMP if you go that route. That is, unless you will be kite surfing and need the "unique wind features". I have an amp 6/5/4 surf version, and it's been a great suit. If you're low on funds, you could get a cheaper 3/2 and just wear your 5 mil for a few extra weeks. The warmer the water, the less critical having a top of the line suit becomes, in my opinion. I've been rocking a Hyperflex Cyclone 3/2 I picked up for like 80 bucks. It's definitely a low rent suit, but works fine. Besides, it was about 220 bucks cheaper than the rip curl 3/2 it replaced. I do have to wear my winter suit a little longer before I can switch to the 3/2. Less fingers mean less stresss points which means they'll last longer. I would go with mittons.
I have 3 Hyperflex suits, a 3/2 AMP, couple seasons old, 4/3 AMP and 5/4/3 AMP both new this year, they all rock. Coldest day out was 37* water, 40* Air and was fine in my 5/4/3. 4/3 and 5/4/3 are excellent, Hyperflex has improved a great deal in just one model year. I'm happy with all my hyperflex suits, can't beat them for the $$$.
thanks about the amp K, i didn't pick it up at first. As for the suits, I will still browse around trying to find better deals, especially in local shops. As for the gloves, the only reason I don't want mittens is because by the time i get out it'll be warming up and I was planning on getting 7mm xcel drylock mits for next winter
I have a West 5/4 backzip if you want for $110. I wore it less than 7 times. It was given to me i have to many suits. Its a Size Medium
dont know about the suits but have dealt with pleasuresports and would not recomend them.make sure you get the right size or youre in for a headache.WW on the other hand has great cust service and fast shipping. or better yet check your local shops some sweet deals this time of year . 17 st by my house has all wetsuits 20% off and more. saw the same suit I bought for 30 bucks cheaper .
Really? I ordered my last winter rubber from them and I was pretty satisfied. Sounds like it was more of a return issue? Anyway to the OP you'll be set with hyperflex. I was also looking at the 3/2, looks sick! Stick with your plan, they make quality suites for good prices.
haha thanks! and as for you other guys, I am size medium but I really need a chest zip, I have had bad experiences with back zips
I just checked out those links. Call Dow at Wetsuit World in Stone Harbor 609-368-1500, his prices are better. I got my Flow for like $180. He is really cool and honest, I would have bought an Amp but he said for flex I wanted the Flow, he didn't upsale me the more expensive Amp.
it's worth mentioning that a lot of shops are starting to put their winter suits (6/5/4's & 5/4/3's) on sale now. oc heritage has them marked 30% off.
I got an xcell 543 on pleasuresports and it was fine. http://www.liquidboardshop.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=55 Some crazy deals on here if they have your size.
Yeah its exit 10 on the GSP turn left when u get to the light with the hospital on your right take that all the way into SH and inbetween 97 and 96th street on the left side on 3rd ave
