Xcel 4/3 Back Zip - $148 on Whiskey Militia

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by Retzlaff44, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. Retzlaff44

    Retzlaff44 Well-Known Member

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    Oct 18, 2009
    Seems like a decent deal, though not quite as good as last week's 5/4/3 clearance.

    Read the description carefully. Not sure any seams are taped.

    Shipping is a lot less than before. Definitely no hood on this one.
     
  2. rgnsup

    rgnsup Well-Known Member

    Jun 23, 2008
    I have this suit in a 3/2 and don't really like it. It's too long and I have a MS. The bottom legs fill up with water and the top scrunchs a lot and leave's my neck rashed bad.

    Was waiting for a 4/3 on Whiskey too..but think I want a Front Zip.
     

  3. mOtion732

    mOtion732 Well-Known Member

    Sep 18, 2008
    def go with a front zip
     
  4. JDallam

    JDallam Well-Known Member

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    Mar 18, 2009
    chest zip is quite nice more comfortable and warmer, worth waiting for
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  5. machots

    machots Well-Known Member

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    Jul 24, 2008
    I searched this thread for a question about front zip. Are they alot more comfortable than back zip suits? Or is it that you have more range of motion? Can someone please speculate? Thanks
     
  6. rgnsup

    rgnsup Well-Known Member

    Jun 23, 2008
    I've always had back zips..but I got from most friends that the front-zip is more comfortable and water tight.
     
  7. machots

    machots Well-Known Member

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    Jul 24, 2008
    Hmm. I might replace my 4-3 so I was thinking of switching it up. Thanks for the help man.
     
  8. Retzlaff44

    Retzlaff44 Well-Known Member

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    Oct 18, 2009
    I have 2 chest zips (Xcel SS Full, Rip Curl E-Bomb Pro 3/2), and an O'Neill Psycho II 4/3. The O'Neill is great, but I prefer the chest zip suits. You have it right - they feel less confining, and there is less "flush." Although I have to say my Psycho II is pretty water tight.

    Again, as another thread pointed out, a wetsuit is personal preference. Go try a bunch on and see what feels most comfortable. All I can say is when I tried on my first Xcel chest zip suit in 1998, it blew my mind. A great 3/2 - wore it for years.
     
  9. Retzlaff44

    Retzlaff44 Well-Known Member

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    Oct 18, 2009
    Also, forgot that my son has an O'Neill Mutant 3/2 and loves it. He's says very little water gets inside - he's even wearing it on days I'm wearing my 4/3. It's an impressive suit.
     
  10. dirtythirty34

    dirtythirty34 Well-Known Member

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    Oct 31, 2008
    NO FLUSHING!! thats what i love about them!
     
  11. MATT JOHNSON

    MATT JOHNSON Well-Known Member

    Oct 11, 2009
    Whiskey Milita has some great deal for sure and Christmas is around the corner.................



    So I signed my wifes email address up for daily reminders LOL