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Sherman Wetsuit?

Post by Yoda » Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:24 pm

I'm curious as to where to find a 3/2 full wetsuit in the Bay area.
I see countless kiters especially during morning or sunset sessions wearing 3/2 full suits, so I know they're getting them from somewhere. Where? Internet?
O'Neill does not fit me. Mystic is hit an miss with limited models available locally.
No 3/2s available at Boardsports, Calikites, WOW, Helm Sports, and Mollusk.
Wise has a limited selection on Xcel and O'Neill only.
Proof Lab has a limited selection on Hurly, O"Neill and Xcel.
Any others that I'm missing?

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Re: Sherman Wetsuit?

Post by Sonny » Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:05 pm

I don't know what size you wear or what fit you are looking for but I love my Neil Pryde 3/2 front zip. I have been wearing it Sherman last couple of weekends.
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Re: Sherman Wetsuit?

Post by Yoda » Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:59 pm

Sonny wrote:I don't know what size you wear or what fit you are looking for but I love my Neil Pryde 3/2 front zip. I have been wearing it Sherman last couple of weekends.
Helm Sports is the only NP wetsuit dealer locally, but they only stock 4/3 and warmer.
By spec, I should fit a Small Tall, but only a few brands offer that size. Medium Tall is usually hit and miss on the fit (mostly miss like O'Neill) and size Medium is too short in the arms and legs.
Sadly I may have to go custom at $500. !$*(

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Re: Sherman Wetsuit?

Post by le noun » Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:53 pm

Why do you need a suit at Sherman in july/august?
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Re: Sherman Wetsuit?

Post by Rakky » Wed Jul 06, 2016 11:53 pm

Locally, Wise Surf shop in Ocean Beach has a large collection of suits.
I got my 3/2 in Santa Cruz - Flash bomb zipless. More price, but very comfortable and quicker drying.

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Re: Sherman Wetsuit?

Post by Yoda » Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:08 am

le noun wrote:Why do you need a suit at Sherman in july/august?
Sherman is not always warm as some like to think. Good example: It was a chilly 59* this morning at SI (not including the WCF). It's been hovering around the low to mid 60's in the mornings and evenings now that the heat wave has gone. My 2mm spring is not warm enough and I over heat in my 5/3 especially in the evening since it's a bit warmer.
During the day, I'm good with my spring. Like I said, it's for morning/evening sessions and the rare chilly days like this week.

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Re: Sherman Wetsuit?

Post by le noun » Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:19 am

Yoda wrote:
le noun wrote:Why do you need a suit at Sherman in july/august?
Sherman is not always warm as some like to think. Good example: It was a chilly 59* this morning at SI (not including the WCF). It's been hovering around the low to mid 60's in the mornings and evenings now that the heat wave has gone. My 2mm spring is not warm enough and I over heat in my 5/3 especially in the evening since it's a bit warmer.
During the day, I'm good with my spring. Like I said, it's for morning/evening sessions and the rare chilly days like this week.
gotcha. I'm usually there around 11am so that's probably why I don't use a suit (was fine yesterday without one).
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