that wetsuit discussion...

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by petulance » Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:47 pm

saltman wrote:
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I just think some of the zipperless suits may flush a bit more after stretching or wear and tear
That's what is is happening to my QS 3/2 AG47 zipperless ...
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Beerfan » Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:25 pm

Lol, the fashionistas are furious!

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Post by marauding mullet » Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:49 am

The latest Rip Curl Flash thingy Plus model is zip free and apparently has a larger entry hole that the previous.
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by steve shearer » Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:23 am

Of course that is the great irony.

Because there is very much less stress on the seams a well made back zip lets in less water.
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Post by godsavetheking » Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:27 am

But restricts your paddling. And is incompatible with a built in hood. I suspect that 20 minute surfs in subtropical waters are fine with a back zip. Chest zip for everything else though
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by steve shearer » Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:39 am

nah, doesn't restrict paddling in the slightest.

but yes, incompatible with a "built in hood".......

I thought you were too tough for a hood?
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by buddy » Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:50 am

Chest zips with the detachable flap are super comfy and easy to get in and out of. I don't have any trouble in my zipperless O'Neil either.

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by godsavetheking » Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:51 am

There is a small flexibility gain across the shoulders. That's undeniable. And there's less water ingress while the suit remains newish so a chest zip is warmer, pound for pound. I wear a hood all the time once the water gets down to about 8C
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To tell the truth eggs are one thing I avoid buying when I’m grocery shopping. So you may say I’m an intermittent egg buyer who usually lets someone else buy them.

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Nick Carroll » Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:54 am

My god. just stop it. stop it all of you. I can't stand it.

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Rustt » Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:25 am

I've heard that back zips are going to be coming back in, not because they are better but because the manufacturers want you to have now, so they'll market them as better, you'll listen then buy them. Simple as that!

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Cranked » Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:34 am

Hey, we're in full flight now Nick, nothing can stop us.

Fcuk those difficult to get on back zips.

I've moved on from the comparatively difficult back zipper to the even easier long john and front zip jacket combination. Going for a surf has never been easier.

Sometimes I'll put them on and take them off a few times before I surf just to enjoy the pleasures of easy entry and exit.
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Beerfan » Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:56 am

Wait til the pic of KS wearing a back zip comes out. They'll be back on top in no time!

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by channels » Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:15 am

So Beachgrit advertorial is now overtaking common sense?

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by steve shearer » Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:38 am

This might be the reverse case....very rare, almost unheard of in surfing; where common sense over-rides advertorial.
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Skipper » Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:44 am

in its defence, the chest zip prompted my take up of yoga.

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by godsavetheking » Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:48 am

steve shearer wrote:
Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:38 am
This might be the reverse case....very rare, almost unheard of in surfing; where common sense over-rides advertorial.
Sort of. Clearly the surf cos are belatedly acknowledging the purchasing power of the grey dollar and are rowing back from the technical advances that made suits warmer and more flexible in favour of designs that are easier for the middle aged to wear
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To tell the truth eggs are one thing I avoid buying when I’m grocery shopping. So you may say I’m an intermittent egg buyer who usually lets someone else buy them.

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