Well I got back from B/V a little while ago, and I finally did it.... I jumped in with the zipper completely open <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>I was so busy yappin, that I just jumped in. I thought how strange that the suit wasn't needin burping, then I noticed my back was cooling down quickly (I was wearing sweats)...... <BR> <BR>I did a quick check, but it was too late! my suit was flooded, and the boat was already moving away! Well I got picked up and poured out the suit before trying again.. DOH!!!! <BR> <BR>I'm hopin that'll be the last time <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/lol.gif" border=0>

haha thanks for sharing...needed a laugh today <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/lol.gif" border=0>

hahaha too bad I missed that one. <BR> <BR>Well how was the new board?

Sure your boys didn't get you either way funny for them

Oh man... that's rough... lol

i just got a drysuit. havnt used it yet. im just waiting til the day i do the same! <BR>sorry to hear it thoughh

Reminds me of the old days when we used to zip up a rider just heading into the water and leave 1" unzipped.

1" for air..... thats our motto..LOL

Funny, but not really. This type of thing could quickly turn into a tragedy. That suit will pull you straight down.

^^^I don't think so. Even if the suit fills up, shouldn't it be neutrally buoyant? I could be wrong.

Yuppers... they are neutrally bouyant, but very hard to move in. I was wearing my vest so no chance of gettin dunked either. <BR> <BR>Antbug- I didn't ride the board you sent me first, but I borrowed Chuck's (he was there for the show). I like it, but def will take a couple of rides for adjusting. It had the short extensions on it, but I'll be trying without when my replacement board turns up, just to compare. <BR> <BR>I think I T-boned a seagull when i was out there too <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>

Unless you're wearing lead (like if you were diving, which you won't be) you'd be alright I think. A full dry suit would be neutrally buoyant, and wakeboards float. <BR> <BR>Smart idea wearing a vest too. I know some people think that since a drysuit traps air you don't need them but on a hard slam I bet you get at least a little water in the suit. <BR> <BR>(Message edited by jtnz on December 16, 2009)

I laugh every time I hear that. "The suit will pull you down". Hilarious.

Yeah contrary to popular belief you dont sink like a rock if you jump in with your drysuit open.

I hope thats not popular belief...

Ha! Only you Joe! That's great. Oh, wait, Kim and I have both done that too, along with a couple others. Nevermind! <BR> <BR>BTW - Hope you have a great Christmas! Passing through B-Town Sunday to visit Fresno again. Woohoo!