Not 'mainstream' wetsuit makers.

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wbat started the topic in Monday, 4 Dec 2017 at 2:28pm

Looking at replacing a wetsuit or two. Going to give an alternate brand a go.

Any suggestions?

I know of "Need" and am sure there are others. I have previously seen discussions on a mob out of Narrabeen(?) a while back.

Any names/suggestions appreciated.

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udo Tuesday, 5 Dec 2017 at 7:57am

Derevko, Cheer wetsuits.

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groundswell Tuesday, 5 Dec 2017 at 8:04am

i usea need a despit it being a little tight it sure is a good wetty and the seams placemnt looks goood for long term. ie no seams on the back where streth can destro seams especially if you puto n weight since you bought it.

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lostdoggy Tuesday, 5 Dec 2017 at 8:16am

Arzen

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udo Tuesday, 5 Dec 2017 at 8:28am

I like the Arzen stretch test on there insta.

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morg Tuesday, 5 Dec 2017 at 10:24am

Need Wetsuits are really good value and easy to paddle in. Originally I bought the Need 2/3 steamer as a back-up for my O'Neill Psychofreak. It's outlasted the O'Neill and only cost about 1/3 the price. I don't like being cold and now have a few Needs wetsuits, being 3/2 and 4/3 long sleeve steamers, and 2mm short sleeve steamer.

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Robin Masters Tuesday, 5 Dec 2017 at 10:45pm

I’ve got a Need 3/2 . Warm as toast. Reccomended

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wbat Wednesday, 6 Dec 2017 at 8:46am

Thank you for all the input.

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VICLB Wednesday, 6 Dec 2017 at 1:18pm

Good thread, I found Erebus Wetsuits few months ago 4/3 look very good and price is great. going to buy a new 4/3 from them next year. Sadly my 4/3 Derevko failed to keep me toasty over winter so won't be getting another suit off them.