Winter Wetsuit Shopping

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by spongeoc, Oct 19, 2008.

Winter Wetsuit

Poll closed Oct 21, 2008.
  1. Ripcurl Fireskin

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%
  2. Ripcurl Fbomb

    6 vote(s)
    40.0%
  3. Oneil Mutant

    8 vote(s)
    53.3%
  1. spongeoc

    spongeoc Well-Known Member

    69
    Sep 28, 2007
    I went wetsuit shopping today and have 3 options Ripcurl Fbomb, Ripcurl Fireskin, Oneil Mutant
     
  2. Xtreme*Liquidshredda

    Xtreme*Liquidshredda Well-Known Member

    226
    Sep 16, 2008
    congratulations... get whichever one's cheaper because they're all good.
     

  3. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    what he said but i personally like the f-bomb and the mutant scares me (the detachable hood is just one more way for cold water to seep in).
     
  4. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    I have an F bomb and like it. The only thing I dont like is its a pain to get the suit over my ankles.
     
  5. rgnsup

    rgnsup Well-Known Member

    Jun 23, 2008
    I have the Rip Curl F-Bomb, 6/5/4. Only used it for end of winter this past season and from what I remember, I liked it a lot. It is really thick tho.

    I got it off Whiskey for $150 brand new and it retails for $400+.

    Only complaint I have is it's the elastic pull string and not the front zip and you have to act like Houdini to get in and out of the thing. Once you're in.. it is definitely comfortable.
     
  6. DPR

    DPR Well-Known Member

    303
    Jan 27, 2008
    6/5/4 is too much. A 4/3 is good all year.
     
  7. GnarActually

    GnarActually Well-Known Member

    931
    Sep 30, 2007
    is it worth it?

    i need a new wetsuit, and im gonna grow out of it after this year, but is it worth it to get a psycho 2 or an excel drylock? or an i better off with a ripcurl fireskin or something like that. is it worth the extra 150, cuz i dont have a real deep pocket of cash
     
  8. Electricbanana69

    Electricbanana69 Active Member

    36
    Sep 23, 2008
    Go with the mutant. 5/4. Its real nice and toasty. The detachable hood is an awesome feature and it doesnt really let much water in.
     
  9. wallysurfr

    wallysurfr Well-Known Member

    918
    Oct 23, 2007
    go with the psycho 2!