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Brian_S
Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 249 Location: SE Michigan
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:14 pm Post subject: Women's wet suits |
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I know that most (some) of you guys do not wear women's wetsuits, but I'm hoping some women, or men with SO's will chime in. A sailorette in my area wants to buy a 5/4/3 wetsuit for the spring.
She saw a deal on this roxy suit:
http://www.roxy.com/syncro-543-steamer-gbs-wetsuit/rxyussa509wg#selectedColor=bkw&type=2
It's a surf suit as far as I can tell, so I'm not sure how tight this might fit on the forearms. Also, I have no knowledge of Roxy wetsuits, so not sure how warm/durable it is. The price seems too cheap.
Any experience with Roxy? _________________ Brian S
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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the same suit on other sites is more money, so price wise its a great deal.
What size is she..... photos ?
I would suppose its the Roxy name that sells these, only thing I see is it does have neoprene chest and back
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HFT Heating System - hollow fiber technology in the chest panel for added warmth! The 4mm neoprene is used in the shoulders and upper legs while the 3mm neoprene is used in the lower arms to maximize flexibility. Truly the women's Roxy Syncro is a fantastic multi-sport wetsuit and an unbeatable price. Excellent for Surfing, diving, wakeboarding, and more! _________________ K4 fins
4Boards....May the fours be with you
http://www.k4fins.com/fins.html
http://4boards.co.uk/ |
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Brian_S
Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 249 Location: SE Michigan
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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U2U2U2 wrote: |
What size is she..... photos ?
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Gary, I'll ask her to send you photos directly. _________________ Brian S
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5330 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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SanFrancisco windsurfer of 31 years and surfer of 25 years.
In thicker wetsuits, there is less need for smooth outside, UNLESS she is going out in sub 45/45 temps.
NPryde offers a $350 5/4/3, one of the nicest.
Promtion also, for less.
I wear only surf suits, but in above 50/50 conditions. Surf suits always last longer. Yes, even than Promotions.
No need for loose arms, as any advance level windsurfer will tell you, you hook in. |
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Brian_S
Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 249 Location: SE Michigan
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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This is a beginner sailorette. No hooking in yet. _________________ Brian S
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mogunn
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 1307 Location: SF Bay
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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zirtaeb wrote: | NPryde offers a $350 5/4/3, one of the nicest.
Promtion also, for less. |
I use the NP Serene 5/4/3. Best suit I've ever owned. The pullover neck gasket keeps away cold water neck flushes.
The Promotion arms are fuller -- too much water in for my taste. I gave that suit away. _________________ mo |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5330 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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Have had 2 g/f's who used the NP5-4-3's.
Neither came close to lasting one full season, maybe 100 days.
Meantime, my surfsuits always last longer, even though they are sub 150 dollar retail low end models. |
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mogunn
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 1307 Location: SF Bay
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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I average 135 to 150 days per season and get 2 seasons out of the NP suit. Well worth the expense for me, but Brian is looking at a different suit at a much lower price point. If it offers similar warmth and durability it's a good deal. _________________ mo |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5330 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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Can't imagine a NP suit can last even 90 days, of the one's I"ve seen.
Any other people here use NP suits, and can comment on duribility?
Frazzles about the cuffs start at day 30. The tape comes off at least 2' by day 40. Tears everywhere by day 60. Delams around the neck seals and ankles by then.
The old NP rep, KevinKan, has sold me 2 of his old suits, less than one season old and for 25 bucks. |
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wdsurf
Joined: 22 May 1999 Posts: 335
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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my wife got more hooded suits than most shops look out for that brand they run small my wife said if your skinny young girl figure probably o.k. but if you got curves/ muscle look elsewhere |
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