Need a new 4/3 Wetsuit
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 11:33
I need a 4/3 wetsuit. I have accepted my 3/2 or 3/2 with short legs is not going to cut it over here. I am leaning towards a Psycho II if I can find one on sale or something else that works well.
Does anyone have recommendations on surf shops or have you seen something well priced anywhere. I am in Boston, but thinking about going to he cape on Friday.
Thanks,
Jay
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 12:14
#1
Jay, call the guys at Ocean
Jay, call the guys at Ocean Extreme. They will give you a great deal on a suit and they'll get it shipped up here in a day or or two.
The NPX suits are killer. An NPX Zealot 5/4 would compliment your current suit real well. You could go all winter it bet.
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 15:09
#2
A friend just picked up the
A friend just picked up the NPX assassin 4/3 and the contruction and materials look great - seems more wind proof then many others - I think NPX will be my next brand wetsuit...
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 15:22
#3
Would that friend be me?
I
Would that friend be me?
I picked up this for a steal at kitesite.net
http://usa.neilprydewaterwear.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view...
Speak with Phil (not me) there and he will sort you out.
Thanks
Phil
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 15:23
#4
Shops in Boston
He's also right in West Dennis so worth the trip down to try them on... otherwise in Boston Wilderness House on Comm Ave is good but only stock O'Neill...
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 15:48
#6
PM me and you're more than
PM me and you're more than welcome to check it out some time to save the drive to the Cape, I live in Quincy but work around Cambridge so flexible.
Cheers
Phil
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 15:56
#7
I tried a psychofreak on at
I tried a psychofreak on at the wilderness house in the fall... I'm 50/50 about that or a drysuit for next season, but it really felt comfortable. I think the mutants are pretty sweet too but only come in hooded. I'd think the Psycho2 would be almost a year round wetsuit, and that comes with or without the hood.
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 15:57
#8
phyco II
i was recomended the phyco 2 by lots of friends in ireland and got the 6 5 4 about 3 months ago. they are priced at $400+ because they are worth every penny. its toasty warm in fridged new england water and more flexible than my other 3 2 and just super comfy. the wind chill barrier they have incorperated is key for kitesurfers. I have not heard a bad thing said about them. I was lucky after watching ebay for 4 months i got a new with tags for $200 sweeeeet
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 17:15
#9
Jay look at your pm
Jay look at your pm 
anyone else needing pm me..
Fri, 04/17/2009 - 08:31
#10
the philthyone
jay,
I'd give phil a call.
http://www.inlandsea.com/c-117-wetsuits.aspx
Inland Sea Windsurf Co / Kitesite.net
85 School Street
West Dennis, MA 02670
Phone: 888-465-2632
Local : 508-398-1333
E-Mail: phil@inlandsea.com
E-Mail: phil@kitesite.net
I've picked up some rubber from phil for really cheap in the past.
a 3/2 with a oversized extra 2mm top is almost better than just a 4/3, I have both and a bit more whale blubber for added insulation
I scored a rip curl 4/3 from whiskeymilitia.com last year for like 60% off $102+10 shipping
same company
http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/RIP0125/Rip-Curl-Core-Fireskin-4...
or maybe
http://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/page/WW/CTGY/closeout-wetsuit-sales
Fri, 04/17/2009 - 08:46
#11
nuther good shop
also, some good deals here
Boarding House Surf Shop
354 Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-4080
Fri, 04/17/2009 - 09:59
#12
Thanks for all the help. I
Thanks for all the help. I think I have this sorted out. Regardless this will be a good thread for others.
Thanks again,
Jay
Fri, 04/17/2009 - 11:06
#13
Surf Shop
Jay, I just picked up a nice 4/3 Billabong wetsuit at Cinnimon Rainbows for $140 in Hampton, NH. Great guys up there and they have the largest wetsuit selection around. It takes about 45m drive on 95 North.
I just swung by Wilderness as they are listed as a NPX dealer. As posted they only have O'Neill in stock. I would like to see one of the NPX suits. They look nice it the website. I was unaware they existed.
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