that wetsuit discussion...

[tootr]

Are Project Blank wetsuits any good?
50% off.

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

[The Mighty Sunbird]

Steve would like that gimp vest one I reckon

[Drailed]

Are Project Blank wetsuits any good?
50% off.

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

Go rip curl instead

[steve shearer]

3/2 zipper less flashbomb now stockpiled for winter.

[alakaboo]

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

[BA]

3/2 zipper less flashbomb now stockpiled for winter.

Beautiful.

[steve shearer]

Thanks BA.

[Drailed]

3/2 zipper less flashbomb now stockpiled for winter.

How many of those rip curl suits you get steve?

[steve shearer]

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.

[Drailed]

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

[Kunji]

Should hold me until June

[steve shearer]

That looks sick actually.

[Beanpole]

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

[steve shearer]

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.

[PeepeelaPew]

Peak shearer

[steve shearer]

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

[steve shearer]

Will pay the premium for this next time.

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

[Drailed]

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.