wetsuit

Pookie94 · Criminal Joined: 30 Jul 2010 Posts: 65 City: Maumee

hey i was wondering what a good wetsuit was that isint too expensive. Also what is the perfect thickness for wakeboarding? im 5'9 and 135lbs thx guys

DRAGON88 · Posted: Oct 03, 2010 2:29 pm Post subject:

What qualifies as 'too expensive?'

Also how cold are you wanting to ride in? I have an O'Neill Heat 4:3 that is still really warm in 50º water. The water temp is what will determine your need for thickness, the colder the water, the thicker you're going to want your neoprene.

Pookie94 · Criminal Joined: 30 Jul 2010 Posts: 65 City: Maumee

too expensive is over 140$ also the water temperature would be around 60-65º

OperationROL · Criminal Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 92 City: Rockford

For 60-65 degree weather, you will probably only need a 3:2. You can find them onliine easily in your range. I have a 3:2 Shortie that I use in 60-65 degree water temps that is fine for me, however, no one else wants to go, so it does me no good.

actionmama · Outlaw Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 140 City: Mountain Home

I use a RIPCURL 4:3 in 54 degree temps and the 60's. It works fine...just sucks when the face goes in. PAINFUL!

Check ebay.

Pookie94 · Criminal Joined: 30 Jul 2010 Posts: 65 City: Maumee

is the difference 4:3 and 3:2 a lot in heat and in mobility?

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

At 60-65 I'd go 3:2, below 60 you should probably be looking at a 4:3. There is definitely a difference in temp, mobility, and cost.

Pookie94 · Criminal Joined: 30 Jul 2010 Posts: 65 City: Maumee

im thinking of gettign this one.

http://www.evo.com/wetsuits/oneill-reactor-3/2-mm-full-wetsuit-2010.aspx

is it fine for me?

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Oct 05, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject:

oneill epicII. glued and blindstitched, semi sealed zipper, the best suit you can get for 139.99

slidin_out · Soul Rider Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Posts: 353 City: Pearl

Word....these wusses around here are already done for the year it seems in MS. Have wetsuit and boat but no one wants to go any more. It's too cold they say. It's 78 degrees outside right now. OP a 3:2 will be fine for you. Mine is so hot that if the air temp is above 60 I have to take the top half off when I get out of the water. You will sweat to death in one unless you're in the water.