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MM, I got the Independent surf co 4/3 and I concur with your initial assessments.

Mine is now in second season, and it has relaxed a little.

I can no get out of it all by myself.

Nomination!

Just ordered a new Xcel Steamer. Haven't tried one before. Fingers Crossed its good.

Nearly that time of year again. Looking for a new steamer. What steamers are people using this long, harsh winter.

I'm going back to Xcel for a steamer shortly.

My current Quikkie one is at the end of it's life with tears and it was the worst wettie I have had in years. Have a Xcel 1 mm top and a 2mm springie which are both great quality and warm.

Pleased to hear that. I haven't had one before. Waiting for it to get cool enough to wear it. I've got a Peak 1mm long sleave top. It's a bit restrictive.

sorry to hear, that's no good.

BA wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:03 pm

Nearly that time of year again. Looking for a new steamer. What steamers are people using this long, harsh winter.

I’m gonna get one of these.

https://needessentials.com/collections/ ... it-steamer

Too cold for you BA but I had a 2/2 from them that has lasted 2 years and could use it again this year except the cat pissed on it. I’ll never buy a brand suit again.

Yeah I had a need suit a few years back. Didn’t like the fit. Definitely good value though.

I must have a weird body. Some suits fit me really well, others not so good.

Fair enough.There’s another mob from up here called the Independent Surf Company or something. I think Shearer reviewed one of their suits.
https://independentsurfco.com/products/ ... ip-steamer

beany, xcel suits are still pretty good I reckon. Certainly plenty warm but maybe not quite the durability of pre-Billabong. Ridiculous prices too if you buy at full rrp

BA wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:47 pm

Yeah I had a need suit a few years back. Didn’t like the fit. Definitely good value though.

I must have a weird body. Some suits fit me really well, others not so good.

Same. Can’t take advantage of O’Neill warehouse for steamers, they just don’t fit me.

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channels wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:23 pm

BA wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:47 pm

Yeah I had a need suit a few years back. Didn’t like the fit. Definitely good value though.

I must have a weird body. Some suits fit me really well, others not so good.

Same. Can’t take advantage of O’Neill warehouse for steamers, they just don’t fit me.

Yeah that’s why I’m a bit suss about buying online. I really need to try them on.

Quicksilver heading into 3rd year, no leaks

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Legion wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:33 pm

New steamer every year for me, but unlike realsurf I actually surf.

Legion wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:33 pm

New steamer every year for me, but unlike realsurf I actually surf in Perth. So spend an inordinate amount of time paddling to keep fit for when the surf actually gets to two foot and I get to ride a wave.

Fixed that for you mate.