SecondWind
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Wetsuit for cold weather
The ice will be melting here soon...
So, what kind of wetsuit do I need to get in the water? Any help would be great.
Neil Pryde 3000 5/3?
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Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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leebrianh
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funny......that's exactly what I ordered today  - Brian
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SecondWind
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Brian,
Same site also - or did you find a better deal.
What temp is the suit good for? And, did you order gloves & booties?
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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leebrianh
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Same site. I called them and they said those are 2006 models but they don't have my size any more. So I ordered 2007 model. Just $10 difference.
Not sure about temp. I figured I would wear it right before summer so I didn't pay that much attention. Just a suit, no gloves nor booties. - Brian
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SecondWind
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What's the scoop on Semidry? Keeps you kind of dry??
I've read that the Glacier Glove (Hypalon Perfect Curve, ~$40) is perfect for kiting.
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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leebrianh
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I think it means water gets in and warmed up by your body temperature.
Can you send me the link for those gloves? - Brian
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SecondWind
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http://www.glacierglove.com/
It's number 002HBL
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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Mood: ANY DAY KITING BEATS ANY OTHER DAY!!! 
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SecondWind
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Thanks xxx - so this keeps you totally dry and insulated? What do you wear underneath?
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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wjb
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DaVinch
Thanks xxx - so this keeps you totally dry and insulated? What do you wear underneath? |
Yes. You would wear fleece or some other performace wear. You could even wear a tuxedo and look like James Bond when you pull up to the beach. There are seals around the neck, wrists and ankles to keep the water
out. Though in a big crash you might get some sepage.
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wjb
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I just bought a Mystic Razor 5/3 and I love it. It hardly feels like you are wearing a regular wetsuit at all. It is very stretchy and very light. It
weighs less then a standard 4/3. I was ready to buy a Rip Tide Ebomb 4/3 but the fit on Mystic was a lot better (at least for my body type). The suit
is also cut in a way that offers easier movement specific to kite boarding. Kept me nice and toasty last Sunday
North 2010 Rebel 11m
North 2010 Rebel 8m
North 2010 Rebel 6m
Ozone Flow 2m
Nobile 555 145
Amundson Custom 6\'2\"
Roush Morphius Skimboard
Kracked Skulls M1
Burton King 167
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SecondWind
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wjb - where did you buy your Mystic from? I've heard good things about the Mystic Steamer
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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wjb
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DaVinch
Here at Live2kite
http://www.live2kite.com/index.php?cPath=44&osCsid=48eb5...
The model I bought (Razor) is not on thier site yet. But you can see the Steamer. Also Evan is a great guy to deal with.
Mystics site. http://www.mystickiteboarding.com/
North 2010 Rebel 11m
North 2010 Rebel 8m
North 2010 Rebel 6m
Ozone Flow 2m
Nobile 555 145
Amundson Custom 6\'2\"
Roush Morphius Skimboard
Kracked Skulls M1
Burton King 167
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SecondWind
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Thanks wjb - the ice is starting to melt here and I'm ready to get in the water
Any hood or bootie recomendations?
Foil Kites: Flysurfer 12m Sonic 4, 10m Soul V2, Peak 5s and 5.5m Hybrid
LEIs: 9m Naish Pivot, 12m Naish Phoenix
Land: 16" Dirtsurfer GP
H20: 134 Shinn Monk Chromatic, Slingshot 103cm Hope Craft w/ Axis Spitfire 840
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wjb
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I don't have any experience with either. I would buy local so you can try them on and get what fits best.
North 2010 Rebel 11m
North 2010 Rebel 8m
North 2010 Rebel 6m
Ozone Flow 2m
Nobile 555 145
Amundson Custom 6\'2\"
Roush Morphius Skimboard
Kracked Skulls M1
Burton King 167
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