oneill boost drysuit

thealohakid · Since 09 Aug 2006 58 Posts MAUI

I just picked up a boost drysuit at a rummage sail for $20.
It is one of the baggy style wetsuits originally intended for wakeboarding.
Does anybody have any experience kiting with one of these?

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

That's a steal!

Jeff Takashima has one and it seems to work awesome. He's always dumping his kite, floating around in 37 degree water in the winters!

Bill D · Since 14 Jul 2007 11 Posts New Member

Make sure it doesn't leak. I had one many years ago (can't remember which brand) and the thing ruptured while on the water in the middle of winter. It filled up like a rubber boot and I thought I was going to drown.

Switched to a 5/4 wetsuit.

thealohakid · Since 09 Aug 2006 58 Posts MAUI

Thanks for the feedback. The picture is motivational! I can't imagine kiting in 37 degree water

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Are they still making drysuits? When I went to their products page it wasn't listed...

http://www.oneill.com/products-index.php?sport=wake&categoryID=-1

thealohakid · Since 09 Aug 2006 58 Posts MAUI

I found this when I was looking for info on it.
Looks like their on sale too!

[url]O'Neill Boost Wakeboard Drysuit (2007): Wakeside.com[/url]

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2623 Posts The 503 METAL

Those things scare me. Didn't that guy die last year off the NE coast when a seal blew. One minute he's waving at the rescue boat looking strong and the next minute he's gone.

Be careful.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

I didn't think a seal went out on that dude that died... And even if one did, it's not like the suit just starts to fill up. I'm still getting mine this year, since OR was retarded last year and took forever to release the Surf suit.