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    Dry suits

    Ok, I admit it, I am a wimp, bought a 3 mm wet suit last year so we could get in the water faster, even with air temp in 70s and water temps in mid 60s, I thought I was going to die. I waited until the air temp in the 80s and water temp in the 70s, still a little cool. Looking at a drysuit this year, I notice there are some nylon ones, and some neoprene ones and some very very expensive ones. Just getting peoples opinion on nylon vs neoprene for wakeboarding.

    What are some features or brands that are a must.

    Thanks.

    Weather was 65 last week, got six inches of snow and 25 degree highs this week, viva la Oklahoma weather.
    The worst day of boating is still the better than the best day of work......, unless you bend your prop.
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    Man, we've ridden for years with just a 3mm wetsuit

    J/K, check with Dingleberry, he got a Barefoot Int drysuit from me last year.
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      That is why I prefaced it with that I am a wimp. My friend lives in San Diego and year round surfing for hours in a 2mm wetsuit with 50 degreee water. I figure, if I can be warmer, then I should. I lived for 2 years in Texas without A/C, but man is it nice.
      The worst day of boating is still the better than the best day of work......, unless you bend your prop.

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        #4
        It was 40 degrees today and water 45. we just use a 3mm with ninja boots and gloves. The less you fall the warmer you stay. Great to practice new inverts, more incentive to land it.

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          #5
          Originally posted by chpthril View Post
          ...check with Dingleberry, he got a Barefoot Int drysuit from me last year.
          Unfortunately, we've only used it once so far (gotta get more use out of it this year). I had never used a drysuit, but it seemed to work well. Feels to have very solid seams and seals.

          I know that a lot of folks recommend the O'Neill drysuit (called the Boost, I think). Once difference between them looks to be that the Barefoot Int is a tighter fit than the O'Neill and others I've seen. Many people talk about wearing their life vest under the other brands, but the Barefoot doesn't have that much room inside. It it roomy enough to wear warm clothes, and I just donned my vest on the outside.

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            #6
            the reason we don't wear dry suits they are too constricting. Try and land a flying mexican or tantrum or a front roll. can't do in dry suit!!!

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              #7
              I would say use the BAREFOOT. I have sold all brands and the Oceantech/barefoot is the best one out there. CHP and I can both get them for you. CHP was first to chime in on this so go to him for one. He will take care of you.
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                #8
                I have both a 3MM wet suit and a dry suit. When it’s really cold the dry suit is the way to go. Gore-Tex is a must because it breaths. When wearing a dry suit you need to a wool or wicking suit underneath, which can make you sweat. If you don’t have a dry suit that breaths your sweat makes you cold defeating the purpose.

                It’s expensive but here is the way to go. A kokatat dry suit and it will last for 10 years.

                http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=gfer

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