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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Drailed » Wed May 05, 2021 9:13 am

Rip curl Dawn Patrol vs Rip curl Ebomb -obivously the ebomb is more expensive and supposedly more flexible/warmer but has anyone had both, can compare?
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This doesn't help but .........
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Post by marauding mullet » Wed May 05, 2021 9:50 am

O’Neill Psycho 1 back zip (Zen zip) as recommended by Nick and me.
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Post by The Mighty Sunbird » Wed May 05, 2021 10:07 am

Anyone wearing back zips at Margs?
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Post by marauding mullet » Wed May 05, 2021 11:07 am

Zen zip is different, better
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by channels » Wed May 05, 2021 11:38 am

Needs wetties.

Anyone with good or bad experiences with them?

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channels wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 11:38 am
Needs wetties.

Anyone with good or bad experiences with them?
I find them pretty average to be honest, decent at first but not great memory in the neoprene and not that warm. The rubber on the neck also deteriorating pretty badly.
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Post by swvic » Wed May 05, 2021 12:21 pm

I had an early iteration which was as Loof describes. They are apparently now better by a few accounts
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Beanpole » Wed May 05, 2021 1:26 pm

Been giving my new excell springy a thorough workout lately. Could have worn my steamer yesterday though. I find the brand nice and stretchy. Good price and quality.
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Been giving my new excell springy a thorough workout lately. Could have worn my steamer yesterday though. I find the brand nice and stretchy. Good price and quality.
Mine was until the chest zip came away at the stitching and then happened again after getting repaired. The material just keeps on ripping.
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Drailed wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 11:59 am
channels wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 11:38 am
Needs wetties.

Anyone with good or bad experiences with them?
I find them pretty average to be honest, decent at first but not great memory in the neoprene and not that warm. The rubber on the neck also deteriorating pretty badly.
They’re a lot better than they used to be and I like supporting them. Great customer service too. Although their SS 2mm steamer is $220. I saw an O’Neill in Sideways on the weekend for $170. Think I’ll go the O’Neill this winter.
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Actually, that’s interesting. Take note, beanpole

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Post by Beanpole » Wed May 05, 2021 2:30 pm

Drailed wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 1:43 pm
Beanpole wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 1:26 pm
Been giving my new excell springy a thorough workout lately. Could have worn my steamer yesterday though. I find the brand nice and stretchy. Good price and quality.
Mine was until the chest zip came away at the stitching and then happened again after getting repaired. The material just keeps on ripping.
I bought a couple of steamers online a few years ago. Primarily for junior but the price was so good I bought one for myselfas well. Both Billabong from Canada I think. Identical wetsuits but one was made in Thailand and one in China. Mine fell apart at the seams. His lasted till he grew out of it. Not much redress from OS.
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Trev » Wed May 05, 2021 2:32 pm

jimmy wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 2:05 pm
Drailed wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 11:59 am
channels wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 11:38 am
Needs wetties.

Anyone with good or bad experiences with them?
I find them pretty average to be honest, decent at first but not great memory in the neoprene and not that warm. The rubber on the neck also deteriorating pretty badly.
They’re a lot better than they used to be and I like supporting them. Great customer service too. Although their SS 2mm steamer is $220. I saw an O’Neill in Sideways on the weekend for $170. Think I’ll go the O’Neill this winter.
$170 is pretty good.
Back zip?
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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by jimmy » Wed May 05, 2021 2:53 pm

Nope. Chest 2mm. If anyone knows their size I’m happy to buy and post. Sideways is ridiculously cheap. Mostly last years models. But who gives a shit.
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Actually, that’s interesting. Take note, beanpole

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Re: that wetsuit discussion...

Post by Trev » Wed May 05, 2021 3:09 pm

I was just in there the other day.
Looks like I'll have to go back and dig through what they've got on offer.
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