Which wetsuit

Jayson · Since 17 May 2011 68 Posts

Ok total newbie question, for riding in the Gorge and on the Coast in june what wetsuits does everyone wear.Is a 3/2 enough? If you were going to have one suit what would it be, Im on a limited budget?/
thanks

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Jayson · Since 17 May 2011 68 Posts

How thick a suit do most people wear

beech · Since 21 Aug 2010 485 Posts Longview, WA Obsessed

best all around suit including early june? (especially THIS june!!) would be a 4/3. you can add one of those rash guard type tops if you need a little more warmth. 5/4 is considered a winter suit, although right now with air and water temps as they are a 5/4 aint a bad choice. 3/2 would work for hot july-aug days. But if I was going to own one suit for gorge summers it would be a 4/3.

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

4/3 would be the choice for one wetsuit for the coast to cover most of the seasons.
5/4 would be needed for the bitter cold during winter.

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

Go talk to you local shop. They will give you a ton on info about all the different types and thickness of suits. But most of all its all about FIT. Go check out gorge performance they have a ton of suits to try on. Remember you get what you pay for. You might get a good deal and a really cheap suite.
For the gorge you can always supliment with a vest resulting in increased thermal retention.

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

4/3, but it also depends on quality of the suit. If you're gonna be cheap and buy a low quality 4/3 suit it probably won't be nearly as warm as a quality 3/2 suit with welded/sealed seems

Bettyboarder · Sun May 29, 11 9:42 pm

4/3 mostly then get a cheap 2m shorty for the summer. Gloves, hood or beanie, booties u will be good

sirmichaelo · Since 26 Mar 2010 353 Posts Maui Obsessed

Don't be a pansy.

Go without a suit.

Show 'em who's boss.

MarkWorth · Since 02 May 2011 149 Posts Hood River Stoked

Pro-motion wetsuits are not cheap but they are cost affective. They keep you warmer. A cheep wetsuit will not keep you warm. Staying warm is critical to your health. Hypothermia is a significant factor in many kiting disasters. Get a good suit, will make kiting more fun and safer, and it may save your life.
I put my students into pro-motion 5/3 through the spring and they stay warm and continue to progress after 2 hours in the water.
I will not let students were their own suit if it is not going to keep them warm because they stop thinking if they get cold.

Jayson · Since 17 May 2011 68 Posts

Thanks everyone for the advice, if anyone has a a suit size large there trying to sell let me know.

MarkWorth · Since 02 May 2011 149 Posts Hood River Stoked

I have a 5/3 promotion that I used a lot over 3 spring seasons.
it's mostly worn out but you could get a season out of it.
Its's worth $50 and is yours if you want it.