shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1388 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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 Thu May 07, 26 7:14 am How thick a wetsuit? |
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Back to living in the gorge year-round these days, and I have a 4/3 Ride Engine suit that I doubt is sufficient for the early-season water temps. I do have some 1mm base stuff I could try with it, but wanted to hear feedback on suits for water temps, say, down to 50F.
Tried on a nice 6mm Mystic at Windance but it's close to $700. Several friends say I shouldn't need more than a 5mm suit here, but then again they are very good and stay out of the water more than I will (especially winging).
Heard great things about Patagonia but their new stuff really sucks according to most reviews on their own website. I do like my Ride Engine but it's not without its own wear and tear now (these things don't last forever).
What are people wearing (in the gorge) right now, and how is it? |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2639 Posts
The 503
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| Thu May 07, 26 7:23 am |
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I've been plenty warm in my 4/3 but it's a very warm 4/3 that lets almost no water in. I also really try to avoid falling in much. (Not because of the cold but because I hate knee starts on the wing board). I've been wearing my booties but I see plenty of people going with bare feet.
Bottom line is, even if you're someone who runs cold and falls in quite a bit, a good 5/4 with a hood and a good pair of booties should do you fine.  |
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