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RIROCKHOUND · 03-13-2008, 07:38 AM

Jim;
I only use a wetsuit if I'm going to be in the water a lot, mainly because it is overkill for a lot of my spots, and I find not as comfortable walking around when you are dry (chaffing!)

I bought a 3mm suit, which is fine for Rhody from late May through Oct. If it is cold, I add a 1mm top under my suit, AND wear one of my dry-tops, mainly to block the wind. Since I'm usually on the sand, I wear 1mm neprene socks, with 3mm diving booties with a rubber sole. If it is really cold, I wear a pair of wool sucks under the 1mm neoprene. makes a big difference

Opt for a suit with 'stretchy' neoprene (there's a name for it) around the shoulders; better suits have it for paddling out to waves, but it makes casting less tiresome. I have a rip curl. no major complaints.

03-13-2008, 07:38 AM	#11
RIROCKHOUND Also known as OAK iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Westlery, RI Posts: 10,408	Jim; I only use a wetsuit if I'm going to be in the water a lot, mainly because it is overkill for a lot of my spots, and I find not as comfortable walking around when you are dry (chaffing!) I bought a 3mm suit, which is fine for Rhody from late May through Oct. If it is cold, I add a 1mm top under my suit, AND wear one of my dry-tops, mainly to block the wind. Since I'm usually on the sand, I wear 1mm neprene socks, with 3mm diving booties with a rubber sole. If it is really cold, I wear a pair of wool sucks under the 1mm neoprene. makes a big difference Opt for a suit with 'stretchy' neoprene (there's a name for it) around the shoulders; better suits have it for paddling out to waves, but it makes casting less tiresome. I have a rip curl. no major complaints.
	Bryan Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& "For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"