that wetsuit discussion...
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That's what is is happening to my QS 3/2 AG47 zipperless ...
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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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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.
Because there is very much less stress on the seams a well made back zip lets in less water.
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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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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?
but yes, incompatible with a "built in hood".......
I thought you were too tough for a hood?
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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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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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My god. just stop it. stop it all of you. I can't stand it.
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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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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.
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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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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So Beachgrit advertorial is now overtaking common sense?
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This might be the reverse case....very rare, almost unheard of in surfing; where common sense over-rides advertorial.
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in its defence, the chest zip prompted my take up of yoga.
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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 wearsteve shearer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:38 amThis might be the reverse case....very rare, almost unheard of in surfing; where common sense over-rides advertorial.
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