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Postby Archer77 » Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:36 pm
Hey All!
I have an Oneill Psycho one z.e.n. zip 4/3mm full wetsuit* with 3mm hodie and shoes, I'm thinking if buy a 5/4mm wetsuit for water temperature around 57°F (14°C) of North Sardinia in this month and probably the next 2 month
I really need it or can I stay with the 4/3?
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*link to the wetsuit
http://www.oneill.com/en/psycho-1-zen-z ... 02773.html
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Postby ronik » Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:46 pm
Difficult matter. It is very personally/individually. Normally, in sunny day should not be any problem with 4/3 wetsuit at 14C for anyone. Know guys who ride in 5/4 at 5C without problem.
I would stay with 4/3. To be on a safe side take old jacket.
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Postby Dirk » Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:00 pm
Cheaper solution would be to get some under layers like this for example:
https://www.prolimit.com/product/innersystem-monoshort/
Adds warmth and does not restrict your mobility really.
You can also add a windbreaker jacket.
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Postby edt » Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:06 pm
57F is shorty for me and 5/4 for others. Everyone is different. Until you face that temp you don't know.
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Postby Eltreato » Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:53 pm
I recently had my 4/3 Psychofreak out in 6C water and 5C air temperature with mitts, neoprevne flotation vest and toque (beanie). I was toasty, but I generally stay pretty close to shore in the event I have to make the swim. If I was foiling I spent way more time in the water because I suck so I would have wanted something warmer.
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Postby knyfe » Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:00 pm
thats our regular coast water temp here in the SF bay area. 4/3 is what everyone has. Hood for the winter is a great addition. You will be fine. I have a psycho 4/3 myself in 3rd generation as they last forever. I also use if for surfing (fully immersed) without a problem.
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Postby kas911 » Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:46 pm
Depends totally on the air temp/climate
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Postby grigorib » Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:16 pm
Full 3/2 for me. If air temps are cold too I’d take a windbreaker jacket over the 3/2.
4/3 wetsuit is for 45 degrees
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Postby Eckhardt » Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:44 pm
Haha that is just under our summer temp
Watertemp is 2-3 degree Celsius atm according to our Meteorologic Centrum, air temp about the same and wind the windchill it feels like below zero. Kiting with a high end Mystic 5/3. Not been cold for a sec so far. So i would say 3/2 with maybe a windstopper if the wind is cold.
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Postby tr3v » Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:39 am
It depends more on the air temperature than the water temperature (up to a point). As kiters, we don't spend a lot of time in the water.
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