Wetsuit Recommendations

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bud humphrey started the topic in Thursday, 31 Mar 2016 at 10:53am

In the market for a new wettie. Just getting back into the water wondering what's the hot commodity. I'm a tall lanky guy so I'm considering a custom-fit wetsuit too just don't know of any reputable brands. Any recommendations would be awesome. Cheers!

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surfing-cronulla Saturday, 30 Apr 2016 at 9:00am

UK usually no problems either. Just got an Xcel Axis for $230 delivered. As you know it's their 'end of season sales' time and Winter ones galore ... well ... recently. Just Xcel are a better fit personally though West templates aren't bad (for me) either. Other brands seem designed from guys with bloody "Popeye" legs.

zenagain wrote:

I often buy wetsuits or snowboarding gear from the US and saves me heaps. Of course you don't have the luxury of trying them on but unless you're a really awkward shape, the sizing charts are pretty accurate.

The UK can be good for cheap(er) wetties online too.

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Dingdoctor Saturday, 30 Apr 2016 at 10:38am

What Uk site are you using S.C?

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Two words Saturday, 30 Apr 2016 at 12:19pm

Yeh, agree with Zen, and SC, UK is good too. They have a few interesting brands of their own also, and some different models. I've worn Tiki and Gul, but that was a long time ago, and the workmanship was suss. Those Salomon suits were popular there. Google will find the shops having clear out sales. In the US, Oregon surf shops have a good range of cold water stuff.

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surfing-cronulla Saturday, 30 Apr 2016 at 6:56pm

They seem to come and go but latest ones I've had no trouble with and good service, tracking and email reports.

https://store.magicseaweed.com/Bargain-Basement/Wetsuits/

http://www.surfsurfsurf.co.uk/mens-wetsuits

EDIT: Have to keep checking and be early, just before season change, as they sell out main sizes (S, M and L) pretty quick unfortunately. They also have old stock clearances when the latest 'new season model' stock comes in.

Dingdoctor wrote:

What Uk site are you using S.C?

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Dingdoctor Saturday, 30 Apr 2016 at 10:16pm

Thanks SC