Need a Drysuit. Any recomendations?

squirrell · Outlaw Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 118 City: Pennsylvania

Need a drysuit. Anyone know of a good brand price and what I should look for when buying one?

Diggs · Addict Joined: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 627 City: Portland

I got the Oneill Boost last year and love it. Pretty much fits everyone on the boat and can still wear sweat shirts and jeans underneath. I think it usually sell for about $379. Worth every penny for late winter and spring riding.....

BIGMAC · Posted: Mar 31, 2004 8:41 pm Post subject:

Bare Ultra dry is freakin awesome!! Cost around $270 and I have been in a few different ones and zero water enters!! And I mean no water after some nasty falls!!

vette74 · Posted: Apr 01, 2004 5:59 am Post subject:

I have the Bare also, I love it!

kennethl · Addict Joined: 08 Aug 2003 Posts: 635 City: Champaign

yea, New mens drysuit $130
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3668799295&category=15272

otherwise I highly reccomend the bare

hitit · Outlaw Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 178 City: Nor-Cal

Try these guys. I bought two suits from them this year. Don't be affraid to call for advice, they are very helpful.

http://www.shuswapsnb.com/O'Neill.html

cgutzmer · Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 16 City: Hoffman Estates

Go with Bare I have one and it is really good. No leaks and it works fantastic!!!!

http://www.gotriver.com

Ruune · Posted: Apr 01, 2004 10:41 am Post subject:

I'll vouch for bare... I used jeffro's and I really dig the fleece lining!

Jeffro · Addict Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 659 City: Austin, Texas

awww yeah, key is to get the one with the fleece lining in the upper part!!

call bare up and they can tell you who has what as far as drysuits....

http://www.bare-wetsuits.com/bareshop/corporate.asp?from=watersports

you can even buy from bare, but it will be cheaper to go to someone like gotriver, since bare would have to charge msrp.

surfsup · Outlaw Joined: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 118 City: Orlando

I recommend Bare

882001 · Posted: Apr 02, 2004 3:00 pm Post subject:

so do you guys like the bare? Mr. Green

Darin · Guest

I bought the inexpensive one from Barts. I think it was just over $200. It's blue and yellow. Don't get it. The seal are cracking, and one has torn. I will be replacing them all myself with a neoprene velcro system.

nwrider1 · Criminal Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 69 City: redmond

wileys has them for mad cheap 206-762-1300 talk to Darin

orzech · Posted: Apr 02, 2004 4:29 pm Post subject:

i also have a bare ultra. I got it used for 150 last year and it is still holding up great. Just maintain the seals and zipper with seal lube and zipper lube. I dont know where to get it b/c it came wiht my drysuit.

But Bare is the way to go!

MX21 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 143 City: Austin

Now I see why I don't see anyone wearing a Kokatat - mine was $800. Thank god my employer bought it...... DISCLAIMER - But I never wear it for anything outside work Wink

NorCalStud686 · Posted: Apr 02, 2004 5:18 pm Post subject:

I have always been a fan of Oniells for Drysuits O'neill all the way.

jflock2 · Outlaw Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 234 City: Atlanta

I have the O'Neill drysuit and one of the zipper teeth came unstitched....I sent it back and they replaced it without question. It's been fine since. It was around $380 new. We use it pretty hard, i.e. several riders in and out of it all day long every weekend...I'm going to use the zipper lube more frequently this time around - that may have contributed to the cause.

Squirrell, it is a great investment. You can layer clothing underneath to adjust the warmth. Sweatshirts and sweatpants in the winter, shorts and t-shirts under it now.

cstmgsxr · Soul Rider Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 470

i like the monster tower one....oh wait, this sint a tower thread like the other 5,000,000,000,000

where is Mr. Blean, when i need him!!!

BIGMAC · Posted: Apr 03, 2004 10:57 am Post subject:

I have a bare ultra in the classifieds for 225.

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

If you can find one, get a Bare Dry Ride. It's the best drysuit I've ever used. It's made with lightweight but durable material, has latex seals all around, and is fleece-lined.

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 03, 2004 7:46 pm Post subject:

I got a Bare Ultra from www.shuswapsnb.com about a year ago, love the suit and loved working with them. Used it a ton at the end of last season and it worked great. The water here went from mid 40's to over 60 in a month, and water above 60 is shorty weather for us.

What I loved is you can wear sweatpants and shirt under it and with 50-60 degree water you can still ride with outside temps in the 50's and 60's and enjoy the riding. I throw my jeans and a jacket back on when I get in the boat and even without a boat heater (yet) its pleasant, especiallly if the sun is out.

They really let you ride much later into the fall and get out a bit earlier in the spring - money well spent.

Option · Posted: Apr 06, 2004 11:28 am Post subject:

I have an OS Systems made here in Oregon. Very nice.

1w00d · Soul Rider Joined: 29 Apr 2003 Posts: 331 City: Wichita

I also have on of the OS Systems suits and had no problems with it. My buddy has an O'neil suit and the neck seal being of a more wetsuit like material let's in some water on some falls.

MissJade · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 486 City: Austin, TX

I got the BARE from Grizzly Sports new with shipping for $250. I have the new ultra which doesn't have fleece lining on top. I prefer it that way because it cuts down on molding and smell. Basically, it's not meant to keep you warm, just dry. It's up to you to keep yourself warm by wearing layers underneath. Underneath, I've worn as much as two thermal fleece layers and a sweatshirt, and as little as just a bikini suit.

ppp · Criminal Joined: 13 Aug 2003 Posts: 58

The Bare and O'neil suits are both pretty good but I'd stay away from the fleece lined one because you will sweat in it, and as MissJade says, it ain't sweet. For about $229, Overton's has a bag type drysuit that easy to get on and off, and keeps you dry.

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

If you're sweating, lift up your skirt, grab your balls, and trunk it!

I myself prefer the fleece. As for molding? Not once did it happen to my O'Neill Boost drysuit w/ fleece lining. I knew how to take care of my shizz!

Goob · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2003 Posts: 146 City: S/W Minnesota

i live in minnesota and i just went wakeboarding in a wet suit

MissJade · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 486 City: Austin, TX

but why other with fleece lining if you can just wear a fleece pullover?