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Are Project Blank wetsuits any good?
50% off.

https://projectblank.com.au/collections/mens-steamers

Steve would like that gimp vest one I reckon

tootr wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:32 am

Are Project Blank wetsuits any good?
50% off.

https://projectblank.com.au/collections/mens-steamers

Go rip curl instead

3/2 zipper less flashbomb now stockpiled for winter.

SRFACE look like a cheaper Yammie option. Doesn't look like they ship to Australia.

steve shearer wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:38 pm

3/2 zipper less flashbomb now stockpiled for winter.

Beautiful.

Thanks BA.

steve shearer wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:38 pm

3/2 zipper less flashbomb now stockpiled for winter.

How many of those rip curl suits you get steve?

3 all up.

2 for son, 1 for me.

Springy and steamer for him were already almost too small- we kept the springy and they allowed us to swap the steamer for next size up at Byron store.

Pretty stoked on Rip Curl, actually.

I have used the local store here and they looked after us pretty good for a ripped wetty.

Enjoy those half price buttery feels brine brother

Should hold me until June

That looks sick actually.

Backzips are now way cheaper than the rest. Might have to nab a cheapy

First go out in the new 3/2 Zipperless Flashbomb.

Initial impression: absolute ball ache to get in and out of.

Compared to 2/2 Isurus with yammie- it felt like a suit of armour as far as flexibility goes. It is a new suit, so it will soften up a notch, but the difference between yammie and normal rubber is profound.
I know it's an inch thicker, but even allowing for that it's way, way heavier and stiffer and harder to paddle in.

Warmth- no difference between this and my 3/2 Dawn Patrol. It doesn't feel like a super warm wetsuit.
I mean water temp was over 20. It was a rainy, chilly morning with offshore winds and I was definitely not cooking in this wetty.
Occ. flushing on duck dives even though wetty fitted me perfectly.


Conclusion: would be severely bummed if I paid full retail ($600) for this- there's no increased value in terms of warmth and flexibility compared to the standard mid-range suit and a substantial penalty as far as ease of use goes.
Deffo not buying premium big box wetsuit brands again, even at half price.

Much better off paying the premium for Yamamoto.

Peak shearer

Just my honest thoughts to help my brine brothers avoid marketing and paying a premium for nothing.

Will pay the premium for this next time.

https://surfisurus.com.au/collections/w ... it-wetsuit

My 11 year old was complaining he was way too hot in his new flashbomb this morning in Sydney. Told him to save it for Winter.

My 2/2 zipperless is easy as to get in and out of, warm and flexible. Cant say if its as good as yammy as havent tried one, but still a great suit.