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Scott Card · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1503 Location: Provo, Utah

Ok, so I posted on the other group site, the site of light and truth, but it is so slow that I will post here on the dark side.... or is it the other way around??? I never remember which is which. I NEED HELP on wetsuits. For canyoneering I want a 5mm full suit. When looking online a few moments ago, there are surf and dive suits. I didn't know there was a difference. Any concerns or differences I need to watch out for? Any good deals out there that any one is aware of? A little help please.

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 7861 Location: On Your Screen

Anything will work...just as long as it has some bright pink or purple colors. :2thumbs: :lol8:

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 4058 Location: Hotel California

Haven't we had this discussion before?

http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2580&highlight=wetsuits

I am unaware of any difference between diving suits and surf suits however. :ne_nau:

Scott Card · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1503 Location: Provo, Utah

rockgremlin wrote: Haven't we had this discussion before?

http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2580&highlight=wetsuits

I am unaware of any difference between diving suits and surf suits however. :ne_nau:

That was a rental discussion mostly and I want to buy one. You can't trust rentals, people like Ice don't wear anything under the wetsuit then return it. Worse than bowling shoes. Cooties galore. :lol8:

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 4058 Location: Hotel California

Scott Card wrote: That was a rental discussion mostly and I want to buy one. You can't trust rentals, people like Ice don't wear anything under the wetsuit then return it. Worse than bowling shoes. Cooties galore. :lol8:

Ahhhhhh, I see.

Let me know where you find the best deal. I'll be next in line to BUY one too.

By the way, Ice doesn't go naked in rentals -- he wears panties. :bootyshake:

nosivad_bor · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 168 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

www.sierratradingpost.com always seems to have good deals on wetsuits.

-Rob

mrabe1979 · Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 65 Location: sandy Utah

Take a look on ebay there are tons on there! I got a really nice ripcurl elastomax 4/3 for 75$ The retail tag said it was a 300$ suit when it was the new model. It kept me warm in echo canyon and pinecreek. NRS make a 2mm jacket. When worn with a 4/3 suit it would keep you warm enough for for almost any condition. I was just in Sierra Trading post store in WY. I looked at those camaro suits. I was not impressed at all.
mike

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7793 Location: Local Bordello

rockgremlin wrote: Haven't we had this discussion before?

http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2580&highlight=wetsuits

Gotta love the ability to search this site :2thumbs:

rockgremlin wrote: I am unaware of any difference between diving suits and surf suits however.

Surf (and watercraft) wetsuits often have reinforced knees and elbows. They are also usually cut to allow more freedom of movement. What and how kinda depends on the manufacteur and style.

:popcorn:

marc olivares · Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 614 Location: sugarhouse

like Rob says check out Sierra trading post, they have a great return policy or wetsuitwearhouse.com (i got a suit from them recently and it was a bargin).

as far as what type of suit, well personally, being an old surf rat i like the surf styled suits over the dive suits. the surf suits have stretch material in them and the are a lot easier to around climb in (especially in a 5mm thickness).
i have a ripcurl and an Oneil and they are great. yeah maybe a bit more, but the stretch and ergo cuts are well worth it. and if you buy last years models it's same same. i just recently got that ripcurl steamer 4/3 for $129.
that's a super deal! :2thumbs:

Angel · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:45 am Post subject:

This place is cheap. $50 for a new 3mm or 5mm.

http://tommydsports.com

I hear Ice pees in the rentals :lol8:

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1775 Location: Lehi, UT

If you have time to search yard sales, I've gotten two different suits for $20 each that were in good condition. One 3mm full, and another 7mm farmerjohn, jacket combo

bruce from bryce · Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 235

#1 - Angel: why would you want to put a wet suit on that body.

#2 - there are no yardsales in Garfield County

#3 - Anyone wear a Neosport 4/3mm?

Thank ums

stefan · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 4652 Location: somewhere

bruce from bryce wrote: #1 - Angel: why would you want to put a wet suit on that body.

uhh ... cause angel looks a little too much like mr. iceaxe :ne_nau:

nelsonccc · Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 286 Location: Vegas Baby

the diference as i understand it between the two is that surf suits are cut with more more freedom than a dive suit. I've rented both and have found the Dive suits to be 'too stiff' the sales guy explained that it was because dive suits are made with 'pressurized neporene' something to do with the depth of diving and the neoprene shrinking. In any case, I've been completely happy with my 2/3 body glove suit w/ a 2mm body glove vest.

Scott Card · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1503 Location: Provo, Utah

Following up, I bought a Neosport by Henderson from Scuba.com for $129.00 It is a full 7/5 mm. Tried to do Imlay in August but got rained out so we did a flowing Pine Creek. It was too much suit. I kept pulling the neck open to allow the water to freely flow in to cool me down. I finally did Imlay a couple of weeks ago (end of August) and still a bit too much suit for the conditions. The Canyon was mostly full and the water had not cooled down to the "normal" temperatures I imagine. However, when I got to the end of the canyon when I started to get hungry, I felt a bit of chill but that was due to my empty stomach. A bit of jerky and a granola bar warmed me right up. I am happy with the suit and look forward to being able to extend my canyoneering in wet canyons into late fall and early spring. We will see about winter. I'm ready for cold water and cold air temps with this suit but adding snow and ice??? :nono: