when to change suit in UK?

[RideH20]

Hey guys, it's been so long since my last surf trip, so planning on getting down next monday/tuesday to Boscombe.

I guess you have to take into account sea temp, air temp & wind chill

So is it now too cold to wear a 3/2, and if so when do you guys typically start wearing 5/3 and then add with hoods & boots?

Really dont want to look like a twat getting in and out in less than 10mins!

[Makka]

I've just changed to my 5/3 after a pretty cold sesh last weekend in the 3/2 - boots too but think we got a while yet b4 the hood & gloves come out.

[kitesurfer]

The sea is still warm in boscombe. Was out last weekend 4 hours summer suit. Usually change over once we start getting regular frosts and that hasn't happened yet.

KS

[surf patrol]

Buy yourself a transitional 4/3

[jiggie]

The water maybe warm but that wind is a right chiller ... better to be to warm rather than too cold ...

[kitesurfer]

The water maybe warm but that wind is a right chiller ... better to be to warm rather than too cold ...

Wuss it was blowing northerly winds at 20knots during my last kitesurf. Still not cold.

KS

[Makka]

I should state i was in on north Cornwalls beaches.

Def concur with the warm over too cold vibe!

[billie_morini]

RideH2O, dude!
You change suits when your body tells you that you are regularly too hot or too cold. I wear a 3/2 year round in Santa Barbara, CA, but most locals wear a 4/3 most of the year. If you are warm enough, continue with your suit. No one will think you are a *wat; rather they will think you are tough.
billie

[drowningbitbybit]

After a bit of a cool (water) spell so far this year, Im back in a 2mm shortie, and now wondering when it'll be warm enough for boardies - only a few more weeks

Oh, how I miss the UK south coast

[surf patrol]

I'm the opposite to you Billie, if most people are in a 4/3, I'll be in a 5/3 (still shivering)

[billie_morini]

So sorry, Surf Patrol. However, shivering or not, you'd out-surf me anytime and anywhere.

[RideH20]

cool thanks guys!

Can't wait to get my toes wet again, i guess i'll wear the 3/2 and look for a last season suit for cheap?

[RideH20]

Just wanted to let you know, i wore my 3/2 and was really warm, but my feet did feel it a bit...very itchy in the warm shower....oops!

I'm so happy though, it was pretty slow waves/swell and i found it very hard to catch them i only picked one up and rode for for what felt like forever it made the whole day worth it!

[surf patrol]

A 3/2 in november is good going - let's hope it lasts.