3/2 wetsuit

[nsidla]

Hey guys, I have a question for you cold water surfers on the East Coast US. I purchased a 3/2 Quicksilver syncro wetsuit late last november and havent been back surfing since i sprained my ankle and am probably going to go surfing hopefully the last week of march. I was wondering if that type of wetsuit would be alright to go in the water with if the water temp is around 45ish or 40ish. I'm dying to get back in the water, I also have some boots and gloves as well. Just wondering if that would be good enough. I don't have a hell of alot of body fat to keep me warm either but I'm dying to get back out there. Thanks for any feedback.

[Old Guys Rule]

Not the suite for me in those circumstances. Way to thin.

[isaluteyou]

for a start the syncro isnt exactly a brilliant model suit its only really good for 60+ you are going to freeze in those water temps with that suit in fact no 3/2mm is suitable for water that cold a 4/3 or more is needed. Otherwise you wont be having a very long session and a cold one at that

[RJD]

I surf 50-60f in a 2.5mm, pertty lousy cheapo low tech & doesnt fit very well but I wouldnt want to go much colder in most 3/2's

Thers some Oz company making very strechy super warm thin wetsuits (1.5mm = 3/2) that sound good so a lot depends on tech(and fit) too.

[Bub]

I wore a 3/2 in 60 degree water and was ok for 1 hour. Didn't have boots or gloves though...that would have helped alot.

[isaluteyou]

i wear a 3/2 in 55 in the winter i have a thermo rash underneath i can usually hack about 1hr45 maybe more. But you need a decent 3/2 there is a huge differnce between a good one and a crap one in fact a good 3/2 sealed taped and blindstiched with all the trimings is better than a crap 4/3 in my opinion.

Just so you know i get cold super easy - tall and lanky with no blubber

[Otter]

I would have to agree with I Salute You, a good quality 3/2, like a Psycho, would be infinitely better than a 4/3 Hammer. If you're going out in cold water, taped and blindstitched is the only way to go.

[dondiemand]

yeah, def a 4/3 OR you can just move down to hawaii and never wear a suit ever again in your life..god, i hate wetsuits..sorry

[nsidla]

hey guys thanks for all the replies, so I take it I would be better off just buying a 4/3 wetsuit and I should be able to hack it with that? I just started surfing in August so I'm sorry if I sound like an idiot but I've never surfed in water much colder than 55ish

[Sillysausage]

well, up to you, my brother came in last week, (febuary), and he said he was fine in a 3/2 with gloves and his suit has even got holes in it !, even though east coast is a little colder you might be alright, depends on how much you feel the cold and how determind you are.

[nsidla]

i am extremely determined but i don't have alot of blubber to keep me warm (was shivering uncontrollably in a rashy when it was 65 degrees in September). I can't wait until July...hopefully we get more swell than last year.

[Milo]

Be a man, boardies

[Sar]

Be a man, boardies

you stop looking like a guy when it gets extra chilly though

[nsidla]

no kidding, i think the boys shrank practically shrank back nearly up into my throat I was so cold

[Otter]

That's why I wear a 4/3 Heat in winter. When my boys are exposed, they are hanging long and proud. AVOID THE SHRINKAGE!!!

[justloafing]

Go with a 4/3. When that water gets below 70 a springsuit is nice.

[Msmall20]

Another option, that I've used for the past couple years is to buy a thermal top and shorts to wear under you suit, if you dont want to lay down the cash for a brand new suit. Its worked for me, although I would love a new suit. I wore a 5/3 with the thermals in around 40 degree air and 40 degree water and although I did get a somewhat cold I was out for a couple hours, the worst part is when you get out of the water and walk back to your car.

[Milo]

Be a man, boardies

you stop looking like a guy when it gets extra chilly though

, the winds only got to change direction and my boys pop back indoors.