Wetsuit Wednesday?

[BigFish]

I understand a few SBer's got new wetsuits today??? Anyone want to fess up??? I got one! Man it feels great!

[afterhours]

[redlite]

great......ya'll better stay off my stones

[BigFish]

Got a Henderson Hyperstretch AquaSuede 3MM. Good thing a 3XL fits me or I would need a custom cut that would cost more dough!

[1dozenraw]

What do wet suit guys wear on their feet when on the rocks and boulders?

[hyefisherman2]

boots with korkers

[freebie]

how tight is a 3x on you larry, I'm thinking about getting one but have nothing to compare size on, I'm 6'2 around 250

[johnny ducketts]

what mil do you guys use, i have my diving one, but i think it would look like the little kid from a christmas story who couldn't put his arms down. It's a 7 mil, so I think that's a little too much.

[johnny ducketts]

freebie, I am 6'2 215 and mine is xxl, and fits great.

[Squid kids Dad]

Larry..We need pictures...

[BigFish]

I tried on a 7 mil.....it was quite thick! Too much and too restrictive! The suit is as it should be....like a second skin so its pretty tight when dry. I will post pics when I am in full battle dress! To find the right fit its important that you try one on before you buy.

[BigFish]

Originally Posted by johnny ducketts

freebie, I am 6'2 215 and mine is xxl, and fits great.

I am 6'5" and a hershey bar over 300 pounds.....its like stuffing 300 pounds of crap into a 275 pound bag!

[numbskull]

Yeah, I ordered one. 5mm Hyperstretch full suit. Got major mixed feelings about the whole thing, but that picture of Redlite was the final straw so we'll see.

[eastendlu]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Yeah, I ordered one. 5mm Hyperstretch full suit. Got major mixed feelings about the whole thing, but that picture of Redlite was the final straw so we'll see.

5mm is a good all around thinkness i find my 3mm is good in the warmer months but when the water starts to get cooler the 5mm is the way to go.Good hunting in your new skins Larry just don't fart in them as this scares the fish.

[BigFish]

I thought about when it is cold Lou...water temps up here remain pretty warm until I finish my season.....we will see how they go. If I need thicker for cooler weather....I will buy a thicker pair but the 3 mil will be used the the better part of the season, primarily in warmer weather so I thought the 3 would be fine....it was also recommended by many.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by redlite

great......ya'll better stay off my stones

Are you the young fella with the really short rod?

[Rockport24]

I don't know about wetsuiting, we're talking swimming to distant rocky perches at night, sometimes in decent surf, with a bunch of other rocks around to get bashed against......right?

either way, I'm sure it's damn effective as we've seen recently

[hyefisherman2]

guys who think 5mm is too much for summer, do not forget if you get warm just hop in the water and hop back out...or just stay in the water if you are not a rock hopper. but when you do get out of the water and perch your self on a rock, even on a warm night in july, once that wind starts blowing it can get pretty cold. its easier to get cooler then warmer.

[Squid kids Dad]

Originally Posted by hyefisherman2

guys who think 5mm is too much for summer, do not forget if you get warm just hop in the water and hop back out...or just stay in the water if you are not a rock hopper. but when you do get out of the water and perch your self on a rock, even on a warm night in july, once that wind starts blowing it can get pretty cold. its easier to get cooler then warmer.

You speaking from expericence??

[hyefisherman2]

Originally Posted by Squid kids Dad

You speaking from expericence??

friends experience.

[hyefisherman2]

although ive been looking at suits all year...thinking about getting rid of the drytop and buying one my self

[Goose]

Originally Posted by hyefisherman2

guys who think 5mm is too much for summer, do not forget if you get warm just hop in the water and hop back out...or just stay in the water if you are not a rock hopper. but when you do get out of the water and perch your self on a rock, even on a warm night in july, once that wind starts blowing it can get pretty cold. its easier to get cooler then warmer.

imo, If your going to own one suit get the 5mm, Its also noticeably more buoyant. I use a 3mm and even with a rain top in sept nights its not as comfortable. Summer time 3mm is fine,, You will be a little more amphibious but so what, bass have moved to cooler waters. Using aggressive korkers is a must. If you can afford to own 3 and 5 even better.

[Pete_G]

Someone's going to need to be rescued by the Coast Guard soon, it's just a matter of time.

Seriously though, recognize your limitations. I don't care how good a swimmer you are (I used to run triathalons, although swimming wasn't my strong suit) it's a different game toting along all that gear. I had brief moment of concern tonight when there was a little more current then I expected, missed the middle bar I usually rest on, and had to go ALL the way to my final spot in one shot. I was in Newport and I thought my next stop was Cuttyhunk. Remember you float if/when you get tired. Once I realized I was off course and got a little tired I just "idled" in place for a while and then continued on my way. When you start breathing hard that's when you're vulnerable to s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g in some unexpected sea water, take a break if you can.

As Goose said 3mm is a short season. I'm already back in my 5mm on most nights. If only one it should be a 5mm and it is much more bouyant if you want to just float. That said, those of us who have more "natural" insulation don't chill off as easily. For me when I'm in a 3mm on a 70 degree dry night I really struggle to stay warm enough after evaporative cooling takes place.

The new Korkers shoes with interchangable soles are THE ideal boot for this sort of activity. They aren't just better, more importantly they are safer. You can swim much better in them then a dive boot and Korkers as they are dramatically lighter. Just get appropriate neoprene socks to go underneath.



Some sort of gloves are highly advisable, Aquaskinz or similar. Pulling yourself up on rocks (or grabbing them as you get knocked off) hurts without them.


Be safe out there...

[PaulS]

Where are you guys buying your suits and what's the approx. cost?

Thanks

(for some reason I keep thinking of sausages)

[reelecstasy]

I am just waiting for the fall before I get mine. 1/2 price on the used ones...

I did put on a Hyperstretch and it is very comfortable, nice grab BF...
Don't go scaring the bejesus out of me out at a certain mouth, would be like hitting an iceburg...

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Got a Henderson Hyperstretch AquaSuede 3MM. Good thing a 3XL fits me or I would need a custom cut that would cost more dough!

Wait until the first time you piss in it. I hear its exhilerating.

Seriously Larry, good luck, you'll make a great seal...

[bassballer]

I have a 5mm and its a great all around suit. Not to hot. If im sweating i just take a quick dip and im fine for couple hours. For socks i use 2mm dive socks with wetsuit boots that I drilled dry wall screws into the bottom of. Traction is great but they lack a little ankle support. Going to have to get something else before I get to the hunk. Aqua skins gloves on the hands. Gloves are the NECESSITY. And what I think is almost as important as the gear itself is only carry minimal of it! If im plugging, its rod/reel, plug bag thats it.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

Someone's going to need to be rescued by the Coast Guard soon, it's just a matter of time.

Seriously though, recognize your limitations. I don't care how good a swimmer you are (I used to run triathalons, although swimming wasn't my strong suit) it's a different game toting along all that gear.
As Goose said 3mm is a short season. I'm already back in my 5mm on most nights. If only one it should be a 5mm and it is much more bouyant if you want to just float. That said, those of us who have more "natural" insulation don't chill off as easily. For me a when I'm in a 3mm on a 70 degree dry night and I really struggle to stay warm enough after evaporative cooling takes place.

The new Korkers shoes with interchangable soles are THE ideal boot for this sort of activity. They aren't just better, more importantly they are safer. You can swim much better in them then a dive boot and Korkers as they are dramatically lighter. Just get appropriate neoprene socks to go underneath.



Some sort of gloves are highly advisable, Aquaskinz or similar. Pulling yourself up on rocks (or grabbing them as you get knocked off) hurts without them.


Be safe out there...

This is no lie.I use a 3/2 it does not float u as well as a 5..
Had a few close calls when conditions where more harsh on a 50 yd swim.NIB is not so smart..It will tire ya out quick..
Like Pete said with all the gear an boots on it is hard to swim..
I used my rod to pole me along after a while and it saved my butt..You must remember to stay calm..
I like the new Korker boots.They are a little high but nivce an light.

[shadow]

i only own one suit and a 5mm is it for me, but I am always cold.I wear chota wading boots w/ sheet metal screws and 3mm dive socks.traveling lite is always my goal whether wetsuiting or not. remember to bring a small rope along to bring a fish back swimming w/ a rod in one hand and a fish in the other can't be to easy.

[WoodyCT]

Those short little boogie board fins look like they might me of some use when trying to get to far off rocks. Hang them off the back of your belt on a carabiner until it's time to swim back in??