Is the stretch really helping that much that i can't for instance pull (or not properly) an unhooked kiteloop on the "lite" model ?dwarf wrote:If you unhook a lot you should consider taking the Ocean rodeo pyro pro. These have extra stretch at the armpits which is definitely nice for unhooking. I went head-down a few times while doing f16's with my drysuit and was amazed every time that no water came in.
The inner bladder is made with a highly flexible polyurethane bladder. This bladder does not allow for much “breathingâ€ÂÂ
Nice question Wilco. Yes the suits will all be equally water proof. (Which means that if you have an experience like Gypsiesurfer did I recommend you contact us immediatly as we stand proudly behind each product we sell).WILCO wrote:Is the stretch really helping that much that i can't for instance pull (or not properly) an unhooked kiteloop on the "lite" model ?dwarf wrote:If you unhook a lot you should consider taking the Ocean rodeo pyro pro. These have extra stretch at the armpits which is definitely nice for unhooking. I went head-down a few times while doing f16's with my drysuit and was amazed every time that no water came in.
In other words does the lite (and classic) model constrain your movements that much by using the horizontal zipper in the back and not using flex armpit panels?
i assume the water proofness will be the same on the suits....
Another good question! The breathable pannels that we use on the Pyro Pro are limited to the neck, arm pits and waist and are all shielded by Airprene Neoprene. We found that the membrane breaks down the fastest when exposed to high pressure water and direct exposure. Shieding the breathable pannels with Airprene protects them and extends their life. Further, we have used a much more durable membrane which trades off some breathability for durability. As such the Pyro Pro does offer a breathable fabric but its breathability is somewhat limited to avoid future complications with break down and as such we continue to recommend wearing polypropelene long johns under all of our suits.WILCO wrote:Why do you use a breathing panel in the pro suit if it degenerates over time?The inner bladder is made with a highly flexible polyurethane bladder. This bladder does not allow for much breathing by the suit as we have found breathable membranes break down far too quickly for effective use in a drysuit.
I suppose, yes, the Pyro Surf suit is certainly our most flexible and insanely mobile suit we have ever offered. The high quality Lycra outer skin has been specifically selected to avoid "pilling" and snags but it is less likely to be as overly durable as the 400 denier over laid knee and bum pads that we have on the Pyro Pro and Classic.WILCO wrote:In other words isn't the surf the best suit for radical freestyle if you don't consider the "difficult" donning and maybe (?) the reduced durability of the skin material (does it damage more easily than the classic/lite/pro suits? when using for heavy duty kiting?) ?
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Thanks man for the info. Unfortunately this far a way from athens (capital city of Greece) where i live and i have to take a boat to go there... But i will call him, maybe he is cooperating with some shops here in Athens.EvanOR wrote:Dionisis,
Please contact:
Merman Boardsports Shack
Episkopiana
Corfu
49084, Greece
Phone: (+30) 26610 76946
Web: http://www.mermanwindsurf.com
Email: tim@mermanwindsurf.com
I am not sure what he currently has in stock, as I personally only deal with US accounts, but I am sure Tim will help you out.
You can find our worldwide dealers here:
http://www.oceanrodeo.com/dealer.php
To clarify, the Pyro surf is a drysuit, not a wetsuit. It fits close like a wetsuit, but without the weight and thick neoprene to restrict your mobility, and with a vastly greater temperature range.
Cheers, Evan
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