water 61 and getting colder

fd2blk · Criminal Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 82

Went out today and the water is getting a bit chilly but I think we should be able to run until turkey day with just a 4/3 wetsuit.

ediotism · Outlaw Joined: 14 Sep 2011 Posts: 124

what i've found to be really good for me is to wear a full suit that's thin (like 2 or 3mm all round), then an extra 2mm zip up wetsuit jacket on top. the combined thickness of the jacket and suit keeps the core of my body warm, yet it's super easy to get in and out of, and the two jackets slide on each other so i have ample movement instead of dealing with a super thick wetsuit. i actually rode thru last season doing this, and just pouring warm water onto my body before getting into the lake. much comforier and less effort than going in/out of a dry suit that seeps

mferrari · Newbie Joined: 13 Jul 2012 Posts: 23 City: Eastern Shore

Water temp was 51 yesterday here in Maryland.

Wearing a 4/3 with gloves I was alright for about 2 hours while we were out.