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Thread: Best Canyoneering Wetsuit?
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11-10-2010, 03:58 PM #1
Best Canyoneering Wetsuit?
I am in the market for a new wetsuit. I currently use a full-length 3mil that is wearing out. I'm looking at going a little thicker. Would anyone like to recommend a great wetsuit for cold canyon water?
Price is somewhat of an issue, but I don't mind paying for quality. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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11-10-2010 03:58 PM # ADS
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11-10-2010, 04:19 PM #2
Cheaper is better right? I just got a 5 mm Neotech wetsuit for $120, and sure enough after two canyons, it needs patching. I am pretty sure that paying more would not have prevented the hole. To paraphrase Tom Jones, one needs a "remuda" of wetsuits. I am definitely interested to hear what others think about this one.
Ken
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11-10-2010, 04:19 PM #3
The Hyperflex 4/3 is great! For the really cold stuff I add a hooded vest. Both can be found here:
http://canyoneeringusa.com/shop/home.php?cat=261
Just so you know, I wore a 4/3 and the vest in the Black Hole last New Years Day at Freeze Fest. Worked like a charm so long as I kept moving. I have worn the 4/3 in the summer as well. Very stretchy!Life is Good
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11-10-2010, 04:29 PM #4
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11-10-2010, 05:04 PM #5
Go Team Sterns!!!
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11-10-2010, 05:19 PM #6
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Bo and I have a wet/dry suit that we love. Its heavy to carry though. To carry I like my drysuit!
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11-11-2010, 12:55 AM #7●Canyoneering 'Canyon Conditions' @ www.candition.com
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11-11-2010, 05:44 AM #8
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Top one is Keyhole and the other the Subway. Very familiar. ;)
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11-11-2010, 04:04 PM #9
Since canyoneering will put a lot of wear on whatever wetsuit you decide to get, I tend to think cheaper is better. Putting some aquaseal on the stiching areas has helped mine last longer than I think it otherwise would have.
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11-11-2010, 08:25 PM #10
If you wear knee and elbow pads and shorts and shirt over the top of your wetsuit everytime it really saves it from a lot of abuse. Might not be as sexy, but sure extends the life of the suit.
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11-12-2010, 05:38 AM #11
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Not sexy! What good is a wetsuit then?
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11-12-2010, 06:37 AM #12
I've been pleased with some of the deals on http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/3...-Wetsuits.html but then I may not be as hard on wetsuits as some folks out there.
Remember kids, don't try this at home. Try it at someone else's home.
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