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farwellbooth
Since 28 Oct 2008
26 Posts
Seattle
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 Sat Oct 13, 12 9:16 am wetsuit jacket with hood? |
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| I saw one of these in Hood River this summer at kite beach and curious who makes them? I'd like to try for for SUPing, and sun protection. It had a hood, oversized, more sweatshirt like than a tight fit wetsuit. But made our of neoprene, I think. thks |
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
471 Posts
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| Sat Oct 13, 12 9:28 am |
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| There are a few manufacturers making them right now. Underwave ( disclosure, I represent them), Hyperflex, NPX, and ION are the ones that I have seen. I have one of the Hyperflex jackets and for doing any kind of activity it's almost too warm. But it saves my bacon when I'm teaching on a jet Ski in cold weather. |
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
599 Posts
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| Sat Oct 13, 12 9:49 am |
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| i think for SUP'ing it would be purdy good. I have one i think from Hyperflex. For kiting, the hood would fill up with water and pulled back on my neck. Didn't choke me, but wasnt very comfortable. Is great for keepin' ya warm when you need to be wet'ish. it wouldnt do much to keep you safe in cold water for long though |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1736 Posts
vancouver
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| Sat Oct 13, 12 10:08 am |
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these are pretty popular up here for fall kiting in seattle.
npx hoodies don't have a zipper in front, but they do have a slot for spreader bar
while they do slow you down when swimming and/or body dragging, they can give you that extra warmth that gets you on the water.
just make sure you dress for success in the event you do spend more time in the water when its colder now.
these hoodies are good in a pinch.
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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| Sun Oct 14, 12 6:46 am |
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Awesome picture Stringy! NPX should pay you for that one. Top shelf as always!
Tony |
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