OR's 2012 surf series is online...
http://oceanrodeo.com/kiting/surf-series

-wade.

i second hei! the or pyro pro is awesome. i've been using the pyro pro for the last 3 seasons and the suit is in mint shape. i live in canada and my season would have ended last month with a wetsuit. with the pyro pro, i can lengthen my season by a month or two.

-wade.

i'll give another vote for the OR harness. i've got a session1 harness that i use with leg straps on the snow and without leg straps on the water. 4 years and going on strong!

-wade.

If you are riding the mako as a twintip then set it up to have one fin on the nose and one fin on the tail. If you are riding the mako as a directional then set it up with one fin on the nose and a thruster setup on the tail. Hope this helps,

-wade.

where are you living? check out some sailing shops...local or online.

-wade.

looking good!!! i am uber excited for the 2012's.

-wade.

GrodanBoll wrote: Which method are you thinking about?

oh sorry...the 1st method. you want to keep the bladder in the leading edge to create pressure. i've had tiny pin holes that wouldn't leak until there was a certain amount of pressure exerted on them.

-wade.

hmmmm i'm not down with this method. sorry,

-wade.

Don't overlook the OR Pyro Pro just because it doesn't have a piss-zip. I've been using mine for the last 2 years in sub zero temps and it's been amazing!

-Wade.

1. boil some water
2. put the water into a bowl
3. dip the leaky valve into the bowl of water
4. valve should 'peel' off

good luck,

-wade.