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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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Legion wrote: ↑

Wed May 05, 2021 9:43 am

This doesn't help but .........

O’Neill Psycho 1 back zip (Zen zip) as recommended by Nick and me.

Anyone wearing back zips at Margs?

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Zen zip is different, better

Needs wetties.

Anyone with good or bad experiences with them?

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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?
Serious question.

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.

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.