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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Yuke Hunt » Fri Jan 05, 2018 6:22 am

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It's more a fetish thing and I've had a backzip for nigh on 30 years. They work. In a world of constant change I like my wetties to be backzipped!
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Grooter » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:53 am

Ah love it, can appreciate that my girth has never been forgotten around here :-D-:
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Yuke Hunt » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:56 am

Grooter wrote:
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Ah love it, can appreciate that my girth has never been forgotten around here :-D-:
So long as you chortled, nothing like a good chortling .
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Rustt » Fri Jan 05, 2018 11:37 am

alakaboo wrote:
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You got reamed rusty.
My 3/2 was $220 from overseas, delivered.
Not really, I paid 400 for the 4/3 that is $700 retail and $300 for my sealed 3/2. If something goes wrong, return it to the shop no questions asked. I do have to pick it up from the shop though. I think you guys ream yourselves a bit by buying over the internet.Hows that warranty on yours?

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by alakaboo » Fri Jan 05, 2018 11:57 am

I live in Qld, rust, only own it for interstate trips.
I'll be passing that thing onto my grandchildren before I make a warranty claim.

Only problem is that I've lost weight so it's too loose now.

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Post by Beanpole » Mon Jan 15, 2018 11:06 am

Just scored a Tribord front zip wettie at Vinnis for $50. Seems very well made...stretchy, good fit, easy to get the flap on. They're a French Brand I think.
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Post by The Mighty Sunbird » Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:28 pm

Aren’t you scared of second hand chlamidia germs?
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Post by Beanpole » Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:33 pm

Nah, my syphilis will knock that out.
I wear Speedos.
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Post by godsavetheking » Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:02 pm

They're Decathlon's own brand. Some stuff is ok but the wetsuits are pretty bargain basement
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Post by Beanpole » Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:43 pm

Yeah, I saw that on the site but this ones really stretchy and really heavy duty taped seams. Good fit and I like the key pocket on the leg.
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Post by Wyre » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:23 pm

alakaboo wrote:
Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:10 pm
You got reamed rusty.
My 3/2 was $220 from overseas, delivered.
tell me more. Got a link? I'm in the market for a new one. Lace up, if possible. These 'zips' are too complicated
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Post by swvic » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:27 pm

marcus wrote:and that vicco dude, whatsisname?

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by jimmy » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:36 pm

My next steamer will be a Need or those blokes from Burleigh that sent Shearer a free suit.
I got a pair of boardies from Need a couple of years ago for $50 and they’re the best I’ve ever had. They also come in plain colours which for me is preferable.
I think the Need 3/2 long sleeve steamers are $180.
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by buddy » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:50 pm

I entered the Facebook comp by Arzen to win a 3/2. Probably overkill for North Coast winter anyway.

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by alakaboo » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:55 pm

Wyre wrote:
Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:23 pm
alakaboo wrote:
Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:10 pm
You got reamed rusty.
My 3/2 was $220 from overseas, delivered.
tell me more. Got a link? I'm in the market for a new one. Lace up, if possible. These 'zips' are too complicated
That was 5 years ago, before the clampdown on overseas retailers.

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by steve shearer » Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:41 am

My last Need LS Spring lasted 3 years , pretty much destroyed now after heavy use.

Will get another.
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Post by diggerdickson » Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:32 am

Suggestions for wetsuit for the West Coast of tas. Intending to move there in April.
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