My zipperless wetsuit did not last more than 5 months

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My zipperless wetsuit did not last more than 5 months

Postby BaNZ » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:47 am

Had a quiksilver highline one. It is awesome, super snugged and water doesn't get in. It also rarely get the neck flush. I try to be careful about getting out the wetsuit but I just noticed the threads in the armpit is loose and already has a hole. The string that tighten around the chest is also broken because I forgot to loosen the clip before taking it off.

I think I might try the backzip again and see if they would last longer as this is going to cost me a fortune if I have to get a new one every year. :roll:
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Re: My zipperless wetsuit did not last more than 5 months

Postby one0one » Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:17 pm

tell me about it.. my wetsuits all last one year.. even the flashbomb plus i got.. i brought a 4/3 billabong cheaper wetsuit, and it seems the goods. not as warm as the ripcurl, but bang for buck foresure.. my next one i'm getting an expensive 4/3 billabong.. I'm a fan of them now.. gotta operate them properly though, take them off and put them on as explained.. i put a hole in my zipperless by pulling it funny when taking off.. no good
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Re: My zipperless wetsuit did not last more than 5 months

Postby IB_Surfer » Wed Dec 16, 2020 3:20 am

I find that all brands have a lesser model, like the ripcurl dawn patrol or the oneil epic, they are not durable either. For a good value and price I actually like Ricourl Ebomb and Xcel Infinite, both are higher end but not the highest, so not as cheap as the bottom lines but for me they last, they seal and they are comfy. I don't fit well into oneils but their psycho1 is also a good mid price option
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Re: My zipperless wetsuit did not last more than 5 months

Postby OlegLupusov » Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:00 am

E-bomb go sure!
How many sessions per year? Every day surfing and once per week make a huge difference
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