can someone list some wetsuit companies?

[guapo337]

wetsuits for surfing?

 

[GasX]

Here's a long list...

 

[guapo337]

smartass.

i've looked at quiksilver, oneill, and ripcurl. other ideas? (yes i'll check google in a sec..)

 

[guapo337]

oh ive also looked at bodyglove.

 

[tigerwannabe]

you might try henderson. i tried one of their wetsuits when diving & liked it.

 

[Modeps]

Trojan and Durex are two of the biggest producers

 

[holden j caufield]

best surfing wetsuits

rip curl ultimate elasto lifetime warranty
oneill
xcel
hotline
billabong very flexible but durability sucks
quiksilver
body glove

 

[guapo337]

Originally posted by: holden j caufield
best surfing wetsuits

rip curl ultimate elasto lifetime warranty
oneill
xcel
hotline
billabong very flexible but durability sucks
quiksilver
body glove

thanks.

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: holden j caufield
best surfing wetsuits

rip curl ultimate elasto lifetime warranty
oneill
xcel
hotline
billabong very flexible but durability sucks
quiksilver
body glove

Then there is Mormai (Brasil) and Aleeda (USA)

What are you looking for in a wet suit?

Since prices are so high, you might consider getting a custom suit made for a bit more - taken proper care of they will last a very long time. . . I got a "generic" full suit from Mitch's Surf Shop, La Jolla for $100 over 12 years ago that is still working very well for me even though I had to restitch it to fit me exactly.

 

[guapo337]

im just gonna start surfing in maine.. so im thinking a 4/3.

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: guapo337
im just gonna start surfing in maine.. so im thinking a 4/3.

Try a 5/4 for Winter and consider the neoprene separates underneath for the really cold days.


Have you considered a move to Hawaii? That's where all the serious surfers "end up".

I moved to North Shore for 8 years during the 90s and my surfing skills greatly improved.

 

[MaxDepth]

henderson gold core is the suit for you in Maine. expensive but it was last you a long time, fits better and retains body heat better than the others.


If you were in Calif. I'd recommend a custom made suit. It's actually cheaper in the long run.

 

[MaxDepth]

hey, have you checked the ads over

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[holden j caufield]

maine you gotta get like a 6/4/3 gloves, booties thermal under and hood. Good luck

 

[guapo337]

i'll get booties and a hood for the winter. what are these neoprene underthingies you speak of? link me? i'll just use those under a 4/3 or a 5/4 for the winter

 

[Kelemvor]

Bart's is a boating catalog. Here's their wetsuits...

Link

 

[notfred]

I'd buy Hotline or O'neill, but mainly because I have this hometown brand loyalty thing... and they're both Santa Cruz companies.

I mean, I spent years surfing if front of Jack O'neill's house...

 

[Luke1]

I use a 3/2 quicksilver hollowfiber and I have never been cold here in San Diego. All the seams are glued and sealed actually not much water gets in at all except a little when I go under big waves.

 

[apoppin]

For really cold water - never ever get a suit that fits imperfectly.

It MUST be a PERFECT fit. Actually - in Maine Winter water - your life depends on it.

Don't skimp - get a custom made suit . . . the extra hundred bucks or so is worth it.