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scottnorby
Since 23 Sep 2005
550 Posts
Cascadia - Seattle - Encinitas
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 Thu Dec 10, 09 8:27 am wooly wetsuit |
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True test of the Patagonia 5 mm 'Wooly' suit.
Merino wool in a wetsuit
Pure genius.
Been out surfing 7 days in a row.
Can honestly say
I have not been anything
but comfortably warm
Never even felt a chill.
Just my face
Face felt like it was burning from the pain of cold offshores
But every other part of me was toasty.
5 mm booties
2 mm gloves
No worries.
I'm a believer.
Heading out again this morning.
Swell is way down---looks like summer....but glassy.
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 9:04 am |
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See you out there.. But I won't be as warm as you, I'll be freezing my ass off in my 4/3 suit with leaky back zipper eerrrr.... I can't wait till my new suit arrives, sick of this cold and my 45min limit sessions!!!! 
I could kook out and surf in my drysuit  |
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kt
Since 16 Mar 2005
764 Posts
Portland, Or
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 10:01 am |
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hey scott,
how is the durability? i know they had problems with there gloves. i have the wool booties but, they discontinued them for some reason, like durability i believe.
thanks
kt |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 10:08 am |
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| kochease wrote: | See you out there.. But I won't be as warm as you, I'll be freezing my ass off in my 4/3 suit with leaky back zipper eerrrr.... I can't wait till my new suit arrives, sick of this cold and my 45min limit sessions!!!!
I could kook out and surf in my drysuit |
Wear your shortie underneath, I've done it for the last two winters. It's a pain to get the second suit on, but once its on, it keeps you plenty warm. I wore my 3/2 shortie under by 4/3 full suit. |
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da lox
Since 24 May 2007
22 Posts
hood river, or
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 10:12 am |
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yah, the patagonia wool gloves got holy in a couple outings...but they have an amazing guarantee on them....so no worries.
i really wish promotion could put together a wool lined suit.
a trick i've used to stay warm is wearing polypro long underwear under my 5/4/3. i think it works. anyone else tried this? |
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 11:16 am |
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Spike good idea, I'll give that a try. I got a 2mil shorty john I can use. That would be alot warmer..  |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
PNW
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 12:17 pm |
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| kochease wrote: | | Spike good idea |
It wasn't his idea, he just adopted it. It works, but it also will stress the seams on your 4/3 and be a very tight fit and inhibit circulation.
Best to just get an winter/ocean suit. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 2:06 pm |
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| Only problem with layering your wetsuit is the outer one will get very stretched. I don't think its a big deal if your wetsuit is older and stretched out anyway, but I wouldn't do it with a brand new suit. |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 2:18 pm |
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| pkh wrote: | | Only problem with layering your wetsuit is the outer one will get very stretched. I don't think its a big deal if your wetsuit is older and stretched out anyway, but I wouldn't do it with a brand new suit. |
Sometimes I will layer with a 1.5m shirt and shorts. Do you think this will stretch out my suits 
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1154 Posts
Oregon
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 2:35 pm |
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| I wear a 1mm WINDSTOPPER rash guard over my ocean suit. The key is stopping the wind once you have enough insulation. The rash guard takes the the sun well too. My suit is not faded because the rash guard is just about done. It is a pretty good trade off. |
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scottnorby
Since 23 Sep 2005
550 Posts
Cascadia - Seattle - Encinitas
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 2:41 pm |
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Yes the gloves had issues.
Booties too.
Hopefully they will work it out.
But the wetsuit is the most durable I have ever had.
And I am brutal on wetsuits.
5mm suit, over a year old, is still like new.
Won't go back to an 'average' suit again after being this warm.
Out 3 hours this morning.
Toasty the whole time.
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www.spacesticklab.com
Patented ultra durable
Cush skinned boards
Soft shell outside - eps and basalt cloth inside
Memory foam rails |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 5:41 pm |
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that is impressive - doesn't get much colder than today...
do you think the wooly suit will perform as well for kiteboarding with the "refrigerator effect" from the wind?
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Bailey
Since 13 Apr 2008
87 Posts
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 6:18 pm |
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| I have been using one all this fall 5m hooded wooly north of the boarder ( B.C ) for kiting and they are a sick suit. Thanks to Josh @ cleanline |
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
Hot Monkey
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| Thu Dec 10, 09 7:31 pm |
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I picked up a Patagouche early last season for those spring days out east. Im very impressed with the fit, flex, warmth and durability. This suit is defently warmer than any similar thickness suit you compare it to. Throw in a life time warranty and BAM!!! its a no brainer, especially when they go on sale at that really cool surf shop in Portland. What is it...something like GORGE PERFORMANCE. Once you get into one you wont want to wear anything else.
Just call me BIG PIMPEN WILLIS. |
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