Comments on: Wetsuit Guide

By: Hayley Gordon

Hayley Gordon — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:02:11 +0000

It’s not very good for the neoprene material to hang it to dry in the sunlight. When I’m on surf trips and doing second sessions all the time I do it, but I try not to make it a habit

By: O Surfer Olly

O Surfer Olly — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:42:03 +0000

Really useful, thanks loads (but what about not hanging in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time?)

By: Mario

Mario — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:08:37 +0000

Great Guide! I will pass along to our readers.

By: Rose

Rose — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:23:10 +0000

Is your wetsuit supposed to be a little loose around the thighs? I just bought a shorty. It is sealed tight around my arms and it feels tight everywhere except around my thighs. Will the water get in through my thighs?

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:40:02 +0000

Alon,
I wear a 4/3 suit in SC… totally keeps me comfy! I am a tropical girl and hate being cold, too. Booties will be a good idea as well. Unless you don’t mind numb toes:-) Hope you have a good time while here in Cali.

By: alon

alon — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:22:38 +0000

I’m going to be spending September – March in Santa Cruz. I’m from Syd, Aus so only have a 3:2, what thickness will I need for SC?? I am a mad pussy when it comes to getting cold so be conservative.
thanks

By: Jorge

Jorge — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:58:56 +0000

Hi,

I´ve read some papers that say pee may attract sharks because their inquisitive nature. Sharks are attracted to anything unsual in water specially if it´s warm.
Don´t forget they´re eternal hunters, always hungry and ready to eat whatever is in their way.

I think the best way still is peeing near the white water and after it opening the wrist and ankles parts so the water can fluid faster.

If you wanna get warm in winter, get a thicker wetsuit, or buy a neopren jacket, or some surf boots or gloves.

Anyway, this article is really helpful.

Greetings from Chile

By: David Wilson

David Wilson — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:14:27 +0000

I am ready to buy my first wetsuit (60 years old) and this info is great.
I am searching for reviews that rate one brand vs. another. I don’t want cheap stuff.

By: FamDoc

FamDoc — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:24:28 +0000

Brad’s rash sounds like ‘hot tub folliculitis’ (follicles are where you get acne, too). Usually caused by pseudomonas bacteria, which like it warm, wet, and gooey- sounds like the inside of a wet suit to me, especially if you didn’t clean it up well after using, and fed the pseudomonas a nice electrolyte nutrient solution! If the rash hasn’t gone away yet, his doc can probably help with treatment for the pseudomonas.

By: brad

brad — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:26:25 +0000

Thanks for the info.

Since you brought it up, does anyone ever get a rash from peeing in their wetsuit? Or maybe bacteria in the water. After surfing Thursday (Pacifica, CA), and peeing in my suit, I have a weird rash. Doesn’t seem like it’s from rubbing, but something irritated my skin. Looks like scattered zits around my lower stomach, groin area, and butt. Sick I know. Anyone have a similar experience?