Squamish

[Alton]

Time for a new wetsuit I think. Where can I find a good deal for a 5/4 either locally or online? I'm looking at an O'Niell 5/4 with removable hood but all the local shops (Boardroom, Pacific Boarder, North Shore Ski & Board) are asking +\- $500+tax or more . I prefer O'Neill simply because I know my sizing if buying online. Thanks!

See viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2303

[mjamero]

See viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2303

Oooh! Thanks Alton! Looks like they may even have my size.

[Adrian L]

The Nardz were nice and warm in my 5/4 excel suit at nexan today; the wind sucked balls though...
Not like yesterday where it was Thumpin!

[tweegster]

Had a blast at kite clash. Very Few kites on the water, fairly smooth wind. Rode for a couple hours w/ Mark, Dan and Brad.

It got all crazy gusty near the end, watched Cash and Jack represent in the big air.

Good times.

[Cristo007]

It looks ikitesurf (app on Iphone) is telling 17knt average wind in Jericho by 9am? Anyone seeing the same data?

[mjamero]

See viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2303

Oooh! Thanks Alton! Looks like they may even have my size.

It turns out Quicksilver do not have my size in 5/4. In fact, being only 5'6, 138 lbs, it seems MOST wetsuit companies do not make a 5/4 in XS. I thought buying a 5/4 would be quick and easy. I was prepared to buy an O'Neill Epic or even Mutant 5/4 in XS. Hmm. NOW what?!

For Squamish (and also for Boundary Bay) how early/late in the year can one sail in a 4/3 before a 5/4 is necessary? Are you guys in 5/4 or 4/3 now at Squamish?

[gabrielb]

https://www.backcountry.com/billabong-5 ... IwNTIxNA==


enjoy.

[mjamero]

https://www.backcountry.com/billabong-504-absolute-x-chest-zip-hooded-wetsuit-mens?fskid=BIL025V-BK-M&ti=UExQIENhdDpNZW4ncyBXZXRzdWl0czoyOjE3OmNhdDEwMDIwNTIxNA==


enjoy.

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately no 5/4's in XS.

[Mike]

I was in a 4/3 last time I was there a couple weeks ago. My time is all the river and I'm in the water a fair bit. Was good but a little cool by the end (and I'm not tough). Always good to have a good winter wetsuit if you're fully committed. When my winter suit ages, putting a shorty over top makes a big difference.

[mjamero]

I was in a 4/3 last time I was there a couple weeks ago. My time is all the river and I'm in the water a fair bit. Was good but a little cool by the end (and I'm not tough). Always good to have a good winter wetsuit if you're fully committed. When my winter suit ages, putting a shorty over top makes a big difference.

Thanks for the idea. So in the winter you put a shorty over top? Haven't thought of that before. What thicknesses are the inner and outer suits? 4/3 inside and 2mm outside?