wetsuit thickness

lake weir ocala FL · Backside 180 Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 1241 City: Ocala

what do you guys recommend for a full suit. a 3/2? i was plannin on gettin one soon so i can ride all winter but i dint know what a good thickness would be so you will still stay warm while being able to move around too. or should i just go for a dry suit?

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

i dont think you need a dry suit in florida temps, but some people can take the cold better than others.. i ride a 3/2 and it gets the job done.. i was out today and felt great with lots of mobility.

wakesk8r9610 · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Sep 2003 Posts: 1267

3/2 in florida will be way more than enough. i found that one of the biggest factors on keeping warm are the 3mm oneill heat socks. with those and a 3/2 your set for 45-50 degree temps.

nopulseimpulse · Posted: Nov 28, 2006 8:18 am Post subject:

If you can spend a little extra and get a good wetsuit that is super strechy(100%) and has good joint flexibility, thats where its at. West, Xcel, Pilot Jet, Billabong....

Heres a great link. http://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/page/WW/CTGY/mens-fullsuits-32

masi · Posted: Nov 28, 2006 8:24 am Post subject:

If you want to be really warm and chillin. Get what i have... A cell 3/2. Some days i have to switch to a shorty because i am soo hot in that thing

RedXIII · Posted: Nov 28, 2006 10:12 am Post subject:

well i would say dont be a baby you live in florida

labellethrasher · Posted: Nov 28, 2006 10:16 am Post subject:

wakesk8r9610 I'd say with the socks and a 3/2 you could brave 40 degrees and less. I got the booties, my wetsuit is a step up from 3/2, it's a 4/3. It is almost too warm some days.

oh yeah, I can't believe you even wear booties in FL, that seems crazy to me but I suppose if you've always lived in Florida your blood is thinner or thicker, I can never remember which Very Happy

and you have to adjust and do what you gotta do to skate, you can wear a drysuit and have the heater going on the boat for all I care, just get out there and take a set for me

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

I never wear booties and I'm from FL.. it only takes my body like a few min to adjust to the cold water then I don't notice it anymore. I got my ripcurl 3/2 for 40 bucks brand new so I might as well wear it.

lake weir ocala FL · Backside 180 Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 1241 City: Ocala

yeah, im a big baby wheen ti comes to cold, i just like to be warm rather than try and tough it out.

spadedout41 · Frontside 180 Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 441

is body glove no good ???

Jesse · Posted: Nov 28, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject:

Body Glove is pretty good, I mean theres other "Killer" brands but, Body Glove will do.