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keeping warm ?

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Created by dafunk > 9 months ago, 27 Jun 2012
dafunk
QLD, 559 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:00PM
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well its friggen cold .
with my full wetsuit ive started using my wet weather motorcycle jacket [plastic]
it helps , but i need more ?

my question is , would leaving a shirt on under the wettie help ?

mitch88
NSW, 271 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:14PM
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maybe until you took your wetti off

IanR
NSW, 1261 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:26PM
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I wear under my wetsuit a metallic lined wetsuit top like the "Radiator" branded tops and feel it makes a big difference to warmth. I have also thought I might buy a pair of shorts in a similar material. I also hear that the fleecy lined wetsuit tops also help but I have not tried one yet.

Plummet
4862 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:28PM
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get a hoodie, booties and fingerless gloves. a helmet also keeps the warmth in.

We had 25-40 knots today and sideways rain polar blasting from the sw. it was cold indeed. but i was toasty warm

eppo
WA, 9503 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:34PM
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The woolley rashy vest is the best thing I have ever bought. Get one. Also cpgood in summer, just wear that. Yeh hoody is really worth it on those real cold days.

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:36PM
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mystic star 5mm 3mm double lined tried and tested in the north sea uk in winter its super flexy too , king of watersports uk approx 120 pounds shipped to aus tracked insured postal, ive had all the leading prime wetties but this is the warmest for sure

dafunk
QLD, 559 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:40PM
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great advice , the fingers n toes really do cop it !
my heads to thick for pain !
wooly\metallic vest the go !
cheers

my wetti is 3\2 mm so trying to use that atm cheers c

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:48PM
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one way of keeping the tootsies and fingers warm is to leave a bowl of water out side over night , then pre session stick your feet in it and your hands for a few minutes , gets the blood flowing and keeps you warmer.

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:51PM
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oh sorry forgot to mention itll give you arthriis later in life

moons
WA, 349 posts
27 Jun 2012 8:01PM
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What about one of these




fingerbone
NSW, 921 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:24PM
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moons said...

What about one of these






Yea she would keep ya warm....not sure about the blankie though..

dafunk
QLD, 559 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:27PM
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ive already got arthritis !
yeah the girl in the blanky keeps me bit warm lol

ewan kite
VIC, 926 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:45PM
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dafunk said...

ive already got arthritis !
yeah the girl in the blanky keeps me bit warm lol



do u actually live in queensland? if so are you actually complaining about cold?

dafunk
QLD, 559 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:50PM
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ewan kite said...

dafunk said...

ive already got arthritis !
yeah the girl in the blanky keeps me bit warm lol



do u actually live in queensland? if so are you actually complaining about cold?


yes and yes

suniboy21
VIC, 1090 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:58PM
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Ive got ducted heating!

Craig66
NSW, 2459 posts
27 Jun 2012 11:09PM
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just move, 3 weeks ago on holidays

eppo
WA, 9503 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:12PM
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LOL classic moons! We dont feel it over in WA its winter but not super cold is it. Surfed at phillip island last winter, farq me, even the locals were shivering in the water.

Yacka15
NSW, 21 posts
27 Jun 2012 11:56PM
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I wear a 2 zip xcel wetty, had for a couple of months now. Its great, no water gets in you can fully submerge and no leaks or anything. I have a big thing about going in the water when its cold and this has improved that ten fold.

woodys
WA, 218 posts
28 Jun 2012 3:07AM
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Without a doubt the poly fleece rashie under your wetty is the G.O.
Way better than an extra mm of neoprene and no wind chill at all when you take your wetty off.
Best thing ever for beating the cold.
Check them out instore anytime.

giBiLatoR
QLD, 147 posts
28 Jun 2012 7:42AM
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ewan kite said...

dafunk said...

ive already got arthritis !
yeah the girl in the blanky keeps me bit warm lol



do u actually live in queensland? if so are you actually complaining about cold?


We're heading for a max temp of 16. Pretty much like living in melb ATM with all this rain!

Side note bout to try out a new Hurley under wettie cotton quick dry contraption today see how she goes!

SpaceCoyote
VIC, 147 posts
28 Jun 2012 8:57AM
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Wow, you need to HTFU :D

All I wear is a 4/3 full length wetty with just a normal rashie underneath and I'm in Melbourne.

Seriously though, if you really are cold then a good 5/4 wetty, rashie underneath and something for the feet and head. You tend to lose a lot of heat through those. If your hands get numb too then get a good pair of gloves.

One could try thermal undies under the wetty. Should work, in theory.

JJB
QLD, 115 posts
28 Jun 2012 10:33AM
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I kept warm last week wearing a full steamer with a spring suit over the top. However it may get colder so a hot top under the steamer aswell might be a go

rod_bunny
WA, 1089 posts
28 Jun 2012 9:19AM
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I know its kinda obvious but ummm, have you arrr... tried taking a piss in your wettie*







*Disclaimer: Not the recommended technique for dry or semi dry suits

Paul1
QLD, 1011 posts
28 Jun 2012 11:20AM
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If you get cold in a 3/2mm steamer in QLD you must have a minge.....

eppo
WA, 9503 posts
28 Jun 2012 1:52PM
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Paul1 said...

If you get cold in a 3/2mm steamer in QLD you must have a minge.....







is that a type of wetsuite

dafunk
QLD, 559 posts
28 Jun 2012 4:11PM
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ahh thats better ! used a thermal top . made the session last longer in more comfort .

thanks for the good advice

there was plenty of kiters/sailors saying they were cold aswell today .
if you dont think its cold you may have more fat than me ?

having a nice warm glass of milk now

Puetz
NT, 2177 posts
28 Jun 2012 4:23PM
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Paul1 said...

If you get cold in a 3/2mm steamer in QLD you must have a minge.....


haha, that funny!

geared4knots
TAS, 2647 posts
11 Jul 2012 8:37PM
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Ion mitts,
proven and tested by kiters and windsurfers down her in tassie ( and british wind mags).
pm me if want more details re availability.

KSSALTONA
VIC, 207 posts
11 Jul 2012 8:57PM
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Try the quicksilver wetties.
4.5 on the chest then 4/3 everywhere else. Best wet suit i have ever used.

Also they are making the Neo Goo gloves and booties. You can still feel the board under your feet.
They stitch the booties then dip them in rubber. So they are air tight. I'm trying to get the new wet suits that are dipped in goo

kitingtopher
SA, 313 posts
11 Jul 2012 8:31PM
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indonesian water is not cold.

dafunk
QLD, 559 posts
13 Jul 2012 7:50PM
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I have just tried open toe wakeboard boots .
warmer feet and stops the water injection up the legs .



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