5/3 or 4/3? whats the best wetsuit for the bay?

[le noun]

For the bay my favorite suit is my 3.5/2.5

Don't they sell those as a pack with a waiman 6.25?

[elli]

4/3 long and 3/2 shortie gets you covered in the bay. In really cold days you can wear both on top of each other and boil inside. Shorties are cheap, good to have one.

[nick_80044]

I must be colder than everyone here--I wear my 4/3 long year-round and don't get overheated during the summer (this is in the bay). Last summer I received a Hyperflex jacket which I've been adding on for winter kiting--keeps me super toasty. When the sun is shining (e.g., yesterday) and I'm dry it can get a little warm but I inevitably end up in the water at some point and that keeps me cooled down.

I suspect if I went to Sherman more I'd go for the shorty or maybe just shorts/t-shirt.

[kitenaked]

Sherman in the summer I normally wear 1.5m long sleeve top and 1.5 mm shorts most of the time. Will wear my shortly over the top if doing an early morning session out there.

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Right now in Benicia I am using the famous 5/4 Hyperflex front zip. Super toastie but a pain to get out of with bigger shoulders....I am still practicing the technique for this...

[drroc]

I am using an ONeill Mutant 5/4 with a detachable hoody. I also top it off with a Liquid force impact jacket. When I was at Alameda last Saturday, I felt pretty comfy. But then again, I am about 145 lbs with little fat.

[kitenaked]

My F'n Hyperflex front zip zipper took a dump. :(

Anyone repair wetsuits in Bay Area? 3rd Ave Sonny maybe?

[highwindadvisory]

Thanks guys for the info. I bought one of the 2011 4/3 hyperflex amp k suits that were on sale at kitepaddlesurf.com for $120. great deal. I ordered a Large, although I'm usually a medium tall, received it yesterday and the thing fits like a glove. Feels really light for a 4/3, looking forward to trying it out next weekend.

Cheers.
Corey