Help......I need some Drysuit advice

tdk2828 · Outlaw Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 102

I am debating over two drysuits. The first one is made for Adrenaline Watersports. It has attached latex feet that are supposed to fit into bindings, the other is the Bare Ultradry, no feet (but about $50.00 less expensive). Any input/advice would be much appreciated. Thanks, Rob

jumalian · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego

Bare Ultra Dry.

The Bare material is not as constricting. The material used on the Adrenaline drysuit is real stiff...not as flexible as the Bare.

I think people have told you in the "other" site...get the Bare.

J_DOGG · Posted: Feb 05, 2003 4:52 am Post subject:

I ride with the Bare, it is fleeced lined and supper warm...(the one I have)

The attached booty thing sounds like a good idea but I would have to see it in action to believe it would really work and not get all bunched up causing blisters and such.

At least you know enough to get a dry suit and not a wet suit.

PEACE

Watarski · Posted: Feb 05, 2003 5:21 am Post subject:

Another vote for the BARE. I have one and wouldn't trade it. As for the attached boot, doesn't sound very comfortable to me. When your feet are in the bindings, you hardly even notice the temp. Good luck with your decision-

craig

OttoNP · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 848 City: MI

How low in temperature do you guys go? I just use a wetsuit but my hands and feet freeze. The coldest we've gone is 38 air 41 water and my wetsuit keep my body warm, what ends my runs are my cold hands and feet. Until I figure out how to keep my hands and feet warm, I can't justify the cost of a drysuit.

Nick
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jim Bogden · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 178 City: Sandy, UT

you cant go wrong with the Bare, your hands will bother you before your feet will.

George · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 552 City: Chattanooga

I got my Bare a couple months ago and its great.

King of the Tigers · Posted: Feb 07, 2003 11:01 pm Post subject:

Otto, If you have a drysuit your overall body temp is higher than with a wetsuit and hence your hands and feet stay warmer. I'd also advise on thick gloves. Sure they're wet but you don't have the wind making them cold.