I am thinking of getting a proper spearo wetsuit next year (or maybe just a CHEAP, full surfing "steamer") for use in the UK. There are just so many options, it is hard to know what to get -- so I thought I ask for your recommendations.
Some thoughts:
- loading pad required
- knee pads prob. a good idea
- might be worth opting for custom made if cost difference small (I have big legs & wide shoulders -- not a real off-the-peg Mediterranean sort).
- trad. high waist, separate jacket with hood spearo design? (perhaps 2 piece makes off-the-peg possible?)
- Probably 5mm(?)
Is camo worthwhile (read the article on the Jersey site that suggests the fish may come in too close too quick with camo!)? Black would prob. be fine. Elios seem like they might be worth a look -- anybody any experience of them? How about UK made wetsuits (I am told there are several places in Cornwall)?
*What sort of neoprene, lining, covering, etc.?
What works & what doesn't?
I have used a 2.5mm nylon covered shortie & slick, nylon lined triathlon sleeveless longjohn (5 & 3mm) in the past. The latter a very good race suit, the former cheap but functional (but only good for 1.5 hours in the sea off the south coast of the UK).
Some thoughts:
- loading pad required
- knee pads prob. a good idea
- might be worth opting for custom made if cost difference small (I have big legs & wide shoulders -- not a real off-the-peg Mediterranean sort).
- trad. high waist, separate jacket with hood spearo design? (perhaps 2 piece makes off-the-peg possible?)
- Probably 5mm(?)
Is camo worthwhile (read the article on the Jersey site that suggests the fish may come in too close too quick with camo!)? Black would prob. be fine. Elios seem like they might be worth a look -- anybody any experience of them? How about UK made wetsuits (I am told there are several places in Cornwall)?
*What sort of neoprene, lining, covering, etc.?
What works & what doesn't?
I have used a 2.5mm nylon covered shortie & slick, nylon lined triathlon sleeveless longjohn (5 & 3mm) in the past. The latter a very good race suit, the former cheap but functional (but only good for 1.5 hours in the sea off the south coast of the UK).
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