How do I choose the right wetsuit for cold water?

Question

At what temperature do I need what wetsuit thickness?

Answer 1

First go to a shop and try some on. Surfing wet suits usually are made up of 2 different thicknesses of neopence (typical a 3/2 or 4/3) but may be one thickness all the way around (like a 2/2 for spring). Usually the thicker neoprene covers you core (chest and back) and the thinner neoprene covers you arms and legs.





A wetsuit works by letting water into the suit and then trapping it. Once this happens your body heats the trapped water and you stay warm. So you need a suit that fits snug and is comfortable. If your suit is loose your gonna get colder quicker because there will be alot of water flush (exchange) and you won't warm the water inside of you wetsuit. If its too tight you will be uncomfortable and also waist alot of energy stretching the suit while paddling, swimming, recovering from wipe outs, oh yeah and surfing.



I use a 3/2 in as cold as the high 50s. You can where booties and a hood to reduce water flush and a hood also holds in all that precious heat released from your head. A 4/3 should be good up to 45 degrees as far as I know (thats the coldest I've ever been in). If its colder there are 5/3 and 6/3 and some other combinations to figure out.

Answer 2

Wow! A 5/4 for Huntington? I stay on the east coast and surf in 40 5 degree water interior the midst of iciness with a 4/3. you ought to not want better than a three/2 tournament. as far as producers your gonna would desire to objective them on. distinctive producers will in positive condition way distinctive for the comparable length because of the place the seams are and stuff, that's all a remember of non-public decision and how plenty you desire to spend. If funds's no merchandise the O'Neill Psycho 2 is like surfing bare, i could not even tell i grew to become into wearing a wetsuit.

Answer 3

well i think i have a 3ml wetsuit, i live in NSW near the NSW/QLD border.

the water temp is around 20 degrees

i suggest you ask someone in person with experience,

or go online on a wetsuit company website and it might tell you there.

if not then go to a local surfshop and try some on then ask the assistant.

Answer 4

It actually depends greatly. Certain people can withstand the cold better than others. Some people are willing to sacrafice warmth for a thinner and more flexible suit. Generally, a 3-5 mil suit is used in "cold" water.

Answer 5

The person that answered this first has no idea what he is talking about. Please don't listen to people like this who probably don't even surf.



Go to your local surf shop and ask them to help you choose the right wetsuit and thickness.



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Answer 6

talk with the guy with the sandy blond hair, beefy upper body and skinny legs... he should know the deal...