Wetsuits?

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by baddarryl1968, Feb 15, 2017.

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  1. Feb 15, 2017 #1
    baddarryl1968

    baddarryl1968 Well-Known Member

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    Hi all. This is my first post so hi. I am an older dude trying to get back in the water. I have probably a 15 year old Excel suit that I think still fits, but the inside lining is coming loose. I am in Wrightsvillle Beach so our water hovers +- 50 degrees in deep winter. It is still usable, but are the new suits that much better? I know this is the time year to get a deal. I haven't surfed a winter in years, but I am itching to get out there now after a recent trip to PR.
    Thanks!

    Edit: Same question applies to gloves and booties.
     
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  3. Feb 15, 2017 #2
    kidde rocque

    kidde rocque Well-Known Member

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    wetsuit warehouse dot com
     
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  5. Feb 15, 2017 #3
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to SI Darryl.

    [video=youtube;TN6UAzYY8qg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN6UAzYY8qg[/video]
     
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  6. Feb 15, 2017 #4
    CBSCREWBY

    CBSCREWBY Well-Known Member

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    New suites are incredible... Get one. I surf in your "neck of the ocean."
    Take it from your "handle" you are aboot 48 years olde. Tell us about your whip, your best bench press, your experience shotting piers and submit pics of wife and/or legal aged daughters... I would be meaner... it's part of the initiation process into the virtual line-up. but I don't want an infarction...
     
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  7. Feb 15, 2017 #5
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    Ah c'mon, this place is dull right now, we could use a good laugh!
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2017 #6
    baddarryl1968

    baddarryl1968 Well-Known Member

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    LMAO! You owe me a dollar!
     
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  9. Feb 15, 2017 #7
    baddarryl1968

    baddarryl1968 Well-Known Member

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    The wife is mine, my daughter can shoot and I have surfed SSS pier in AB at night, and shot Crystal more times than I can count. 49 actually. That good enough? Lol!

    Shot by Robbie Johnson at Sun Skipper about 20 years ago no less.

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  10. Feb 15, 2017 #8
    seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

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    Witch Wetsuite
     
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  11. Feb 15, 2017 #9
    metard

    metard Well-Known Member

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    welcome to the forum
     
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  12. Feb 15, 2017 #10
    CBSCREWBY

    CBSCREWBY Well-Known Member

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    I got a place @ Sun Skipper and I know Robbie! Small world! Nice shots.
    Welcome aboard ye olde forume.
    I'll be at Sun Skipper this weekend.... I checked the surf forecast. Looks Like It's Gonna Be Yuge!!!! (Insert Sarcastic emoticon here)
     
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  13. Feb 15, 2017 #11
    baddarryl1968

    baddarryl1968 Well-Known Member

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    Ok.. So I just tried on the Excel Infinity 3.5 and it does still fit somehow, but the inner lining at the end of the arms, front of chest and inner legs are starting to come loose. Seams are still taped. I am thinking it is worn out. What companies are making the best mid priced suits in either a 4/3 or 3.5. I am 90% 4/3
     
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  14. Feb 15, 2017 #12
    CBSCREWBY

    CBSCREWBY Well-Known Member

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    I'm on my second Rip Curl Dawn Patrol. Under $200 bucks... had a 4/3 for 5 years Still good but got a deal on a 5/3 a few months back so grabbed that.
    My two centavos but there are more better wetsuite officienados than me on this here forume.
     
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  15. Feb 15, 2017 #13
    baddarryl1968

    baddarryl1968 Well-Known Member

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    I am torn between 3/2 and 4/3. I will surf more March and April than Dec, Jan. I guess I can get a 4/3 for coldest and still use my Excel as it warms a little. Not a fan of baking in the sun when the water is still cold.
     
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  16. Feb 15, 2017 #14
    baddarryl1968

    baddarryl1968 Well-Known Member

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    OK It is settled. Got a 4/3 Oneill Mutant and Rip Curl Flashbomb boots and gloves. Only 30 minutes before dark damn it! WB got a little fun before it.
     
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  17. Feb 15, 2017 #15
    nynj

    nynj Well-Known Member

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    I don't have a mutant... but do have flash bomb gloves and boots and diggem
     
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  18. Feb 15, 2017 #16
    nynj

    nynj Well-Known Member

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    And herro
     
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  19. Feb 15, 2017 #17
    baddarryl1968

    baddarryl1968 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah those boots are unreal. Can actually feel the floor!
     
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  20. Feb 15, 2017 #18
    zagaff3r

    zagaff3r Well-Known Member

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    Welkommen Show us tatas
    Which Crystal? Not west toast PB, right?

    Get new wetsuite. So much better than 20 years ago
     
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  21. Feb 15, 2017 #19
    baddarryl1968

    baddarryl1968 Well-Known Member

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    Crystal pier (now Oceanic Rest) in Wrightsville Bch.
     
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  22. Feb 16, 2017 #20
    Mr.Belmar

    Mr.Belmar Well-Known Member

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    If the suite says 3.5 on it- it's probably a 5/3...

    If you get a good 3/2 it will be as warm as the old 4/3s

    I think guys in your area wear 4/3 in winter

    Check out seshday.com for the best deals around

    Wetsuite is the propere spelling bye

    Say hi to victor in NC for me...
     
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