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rodeo clown
Since 29 Jan 2007
40 Posts
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 Fri Mar 07, 08 10:00 pm |
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I've tried other materials under this surf dry too, like capalene
and fleece. But I'm either too hot or too cold.
Whatever OR did to design the underwear for this suit, it really shines not only for keeping me warm, but for not getting me too hot either.
That why I call it a system.
The one piece is shaped with multi-panels, like a cycling short, for maximum flexiblity too. If you surf, the back zip is the way to go.
Even the tags are on the outside so nothing has a chance to rub you wrong.
Its not cheap, but its a beautiful system that really works.
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bustingbladder
Since 12 Jul 2006
387 Posts
Seattle
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| Fri Mar 07, 08 10:12 pm |
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| Kataku2k3 wrote: | | What are you Pyro Surf guys layering with? I opted not to spend $150 on the OR layering and instead was stupid and spent $130 on the thickest Under Armor (which is ultra thin by comparison). Definately isn't thick enough when the water's cold, so I've had to just throw a fleece over it. |
Five Seasons fleece set. Absolutely perfect and the same thing as the OR suit but waaaaayyyyyy cheaper. Enjoy!
http://www.fiveseasons.se/Default.aspx?artID=2244&tID=viewproduct&sID=2&oID=845 |
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Fri Mar 07, 08 10:43 pm |
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| Sol-flyer wrote: | | pkh wrote: | Boardshorts over drysuit? wha? I am going to start wearing board shorts over my snowboard pants!  |
Boardshorts in the winter? I think thats taking it a lil too far? 
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I don't know, I'd kind of wish ski racers would wear boardshorts over thier one piece spider man suits ! |
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Speedo
Since 07 May 2007
262 Posts
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| Sat Mar 08, 08 11:14 pm |
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| Quote: | | I don't know, I'd kind of wish ski racers would wear boardshorts over thier one piece spider man suits ! |
Boardrider, Are you one of those guys who wears their boardshorts into the shower at the gym? 
What's up with that? I mean I understand the need for privacy, but the boys gotta get clean! I just go home and shower after a workout, since the gym showers are kinda gross anyway. Dudes bare-assing the benches where the lockers are, floors wet all the time, etc. |
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Sun Mar 09, 08 7:56 am |
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I was just joking in my original statement about ski racers. I could really care less, but find it somewhat comical, that a bunch of guys hang around together in ultra-tight spandex suits.  But hey, if your into that sort of thing - have at it
Edited d/t unjust brutality 
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magicmaker
Since 29 Oct 2006
895 Posts
da Hood
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| Sun Mar 09, 08 9:05 am |
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| boardrider wrote: | | ....find it somewhat comical, that a bunch of guys hang around together in ultra-tight spandex suits. |
hey i use to be one of those guys that hung around together in ultra-tight spandex suits.
But I mostly hung out with the girls ski team  
and ski racing is badass anyway, not many other sports where you get to cruise at 50 - 70 mph for 2-3 minutes at a time  |
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Sun Mar 09, 08 9:13 am |
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Yup - me too - minus the full spandex. Used to race GS in undergrad. Far less girls than guys on our team tho  - kind of like kiteboarding. |
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Speedo
Since 07 May 2007
262 Posts
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| Sun Mar 09, 08 12:40 pm |
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| Quote: | I was just joking in my original statement about ski racers. I could really care less, but find it somewhat comical, that a bunch of guys hang around together in ultra-tight spandex suits. Rolling Eyes But hey, if your into that sort of thing - have at it Wink
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Hey Boardrider,
I read your initial reply and didn't think it was brutal, just good natured ribbing in response to my own. 
I just wanted to craft something witty and funny in response. I couldn't think of anything though, and even though I could read the forums on my phone, its hard to reply. so i just waited until i got home to post this.
Anyway, the feedback from this forum has been great. I'm probably gonna wait a little before buying a drysuit, since I have a 5mm wetsuit I havent even tried in the water yet. However, I'm strongly considering the OR surf suit when it is time.  |
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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bill_prolithic
Since 21 Aug 2006
12 Posts
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| Thu Mar 20, 08 1:13 pm |
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For those of you having difficulty finding drysuits we stock both OR and Mystic. The 07 Mystic Lightning are currently on sale. We haven't had any issues with either brand. I personally use the OR Pyro Pro and highly recommend it. My only problem with the suit is a little bit of water will blow by my ankle gasket in a hard wipe out. This problem can be totally eliminated if you wear booties over the ankle gaskets.
http://www.kitezombies.com/gear/kite_wear.htm
OR addressed some of the issues discussed above such as getting a rip and flotation on our forum:
http://www.kitezombies.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=33 |
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