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flipper
Since 17 Oct 2011
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 Fri Aug 31, 12 8:44 pm Help me choose a wetsuit |
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| I'm going to go kiting out at Manzanita, Oregon soon and my kite is going to get popped by a seabird about a mile from the beach. When I swim in, what thickness of wetsuit (or drysuit) is best to swim the mile without getting too cold. Also, if you were going to swim that far, would you wear a Camelback? |
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
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Oregon
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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| Fri Aug 31, 12 9:23 pm |
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| Water wings will help:-)!!! |
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Weaz
Since 23 May 2012
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Beaverton
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| Sat Sep 01, 12 7:01 am |
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Patogonia 5/4
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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East Po
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| Sat Sep 01, 12 9:21 am |
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Any good 5/4 should do the trick for most people.
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PieroPDX
Since 22 May 2006
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| Sat Sep 01, 12 12:01 pm |
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Patagucci? Hrmmm..
I could be wrong, but I don't think suits vary much besides thickness and neoprene type. Any of the major brands would be fine, so don't feel you need to go with some a pretentious luxury suit.
I prefer 'slick' or 'matte' neoprene over the standard type though(someone correct my terminology). water beads off it instead of soaking in. it does catch and tear more easily though.
Some great full suit closeouts around now for $100-$200 so don't think you need to pay $400+
however, if anyone wants to put this in my xmas stocking i won't complain:
http://www.2xu.com/product/725/X2-Project-X-Wetsuit/85
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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Pacific Northwest
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| Sat Sep 01, 12 12:25 pm ProMotion - Hood River |
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If your in the gorge swing by Pro Motion. They have hundreds of suits and awesome customer service. I have seen their truck down at the coast so they will be an excellent resource.
www.wetsuit.com
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
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Left Coast
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| Sat Sep 01, 12 12:33 pm |
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Go to thickness for a coastal suit would be 5/4, A lot of brands out have great suits and are really catching up to the new standard that patagonia put out a few years ago. I've been really impressed with my billabong SG5's as far as stretch, comfort, warmth, and quality has been. I would love to get my hands on a Billabong Solution Zero which is supposedly much lighter and stretchier.
And hell no I wouldn't wear a camelback for a mile long swim, it would probably be about as functional as wearing boardshorts over your wetsuit.
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flipper
Since 17 Oct 2011
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| Sat Sep 01, 12 6:15 pm |
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| Thanks everybody! |
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TheKerrKid
Since 02 Jul 2009
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| Sat Sep 01, 12 7:58 pm |
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craigasher
Since 14 Sep 2012
4 Posts
Kook
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| Sat Sep 15, 12 9:54 am |
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| I just bought a full suit at ProMotion in Hood River. Last years models are discounted. This suit is super-toasty and works great on the coast. It's also super bad ass looking. Go buy one and support your local shop! |
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AC
Since 04 Jul 2012
66 Posts
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| Sat Sep 15, 12 10:51 am |
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| ProMotion! |
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Berto
Since 01 May 2011
6 Posts
Kook
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| Sat Sep 15, 12 7:03 pm |
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Pataguch r4 front zip hooded ... Can't go wrong.
May be a kite beginner, but Ive spent some time bobbing in the ocean. |
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