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knotwindy
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Postby knotwindy » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:28 pm
Might check out the Promotion website. Lots of info and nice suits.
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rtz
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Postby rtz » Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:09 pm
I have an impact vest but it doesn't fit anymore.
I called up wetsuit wearhouse and they seemed to think sealed and taped seams was the only difference and seemed to make all the difference. Ordered this up. Will report back when it gets here.
https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/PROD/XY626MB-10.html
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rtz
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Postby rtz » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:18 pm
"item is sold out at the manufacturer"
Still on the search for a good 3/2.
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NorCalNomad
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Postby NorCalNomad » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:28 pm
1. Good fit is what makes a suit not flush. DON'T BUY IT IF YOU HAVEN'T TRIED IT ON.
1A. Support your local shop for f*** sake.
2. A glued and blindstitched suit will be just as warm as a liquid seam and taped suit UNTIL they start wearing out, where the liquid seam will lasts longer (for the most part).
3. If you want a cheaper suit but with the same quality as a Oneill, Ripcurl, or Xcel I hear the "Need Essentials" suits are solid. I wouldn't bother with anything Ion (from experience)
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rtz
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Postby rtz » Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:13 am
No dealers anywhere close. Just grabbed it off Amazon for the same price:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JX8KH1C/
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NorCalNomad
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Postby NorCalNomad » Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:26 am
If you can't support a local shop than at least buy it from an online Surf or Kite shop. Amazon is a pretty scummy company that has plenty of reasons to not support it.
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TomW
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Postby TomW » Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:08 am
I'd get a Ripcurl. Have flashbomb 5-4 and E-bomb 3-2. Both are fantastic. First wetsuits I've owed ( into water sports 50 years), that actually fit.
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