wetsuit

sandm · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 141

just picked up a brand new 3/2 obrien full wetsuit for $81 from our local watersports shop. hoping it will allow the season to start much sooner than normal..
anxious to get the boat out Smile

that is all...

BrentC5Z · Posted: Mar 01, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject:

We went out today. 72 F, Water temp 46 F, Wind 20-25 S.

Needless to say, we stayed dry.

Slope · Criminal Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 67 City: Muscle Shoals

We rode today..It was about 63 air and 42 water...wind was great and sun was HOT..Awsome day to start the season with...full body wetsuit..we just rock the tops....Closed toe bindings are the key to keep the toes toasty...Be sure to strech out good when it is nice and cold....

sandm · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 141

got open toe bindings, but looking for some neoprene socks to wear.
that should help the toes....
maybe gloves as well, but not sure.

hoping for mid-60's in the next 3 weeks.

gswake · Posted: Mar 02, 2008 2:14 pm Post subject:

Brent87LT1, wow, that water looks smooth for winds 20-25. Glad you got out and enjoyed the day anyway.

sandm, wetsuit will definitely help. I only have a shorty, but I'd be out now (~70 air with 42 water) except we haven't had time to de-winterize yet...