Drysuit?

(gypsy12) · (gypsy12) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 09-23-2005, 12:27 PM

I'm sure the question has been asked before, but can I get some tips & suggestions on where to buy & what brand? Thanks. ;-)

(ladythump) · (ladythump) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 09-23-2005, 12:30 PM

Tara,

I just got a shorty wetsuit at Sam's Club for $29. Gotcha brand (if that is a brand) ....

(boarditup) · (boarditup) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 09-23-2005, 12:38 PM

I sell Ocean Tec for $200 plus shipping (usually about $10 or so). Top quality, American made suits. Baggie style. Most sizes in stock, but more on the way. www.boarditup.com This is not Asian import junk with a flashy marketing name. If you don't like it, I'll refund the purchase price.

(clubjoe) · (clubjoe) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 09-23-2005, 12:39 PM

Have a Bare drysuit- I..like..it..a-lot....

(gypsy12) · (gypsy12) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 09-23-2005, 12:45 PM

Joe, where did you get your Bare?

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 09-23-2005, 12:45 PM

i'd go with o'neill or bare. go with what's proven, and both are super comfy. the "no-names" do keep you dry for the most part, but aren't the most comfortable. i'd pick the bare over the o'neill, though.

(kybool) · (kybool) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 09-23-2005, 12:51 PM

I have an O'Neill Boost. So nice, I really love it. Super comfy.

(clubjoe) · (clubjoe) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 09-23-2005, 1:02 PM

Tara--Ordered out of Wavelengths Surf in Bakersfield (the Bare suit is an O'neill)...My size was easy ("super muscular yet not too bulky"....that's a medium) to get, but smaller sizes may be tougher...The owner here had his rep hunt em' down for me.....

MUUUUCHO better than a wetsuit....I'm already dusting mine off!!! If you decide on that one, and have trouble finding, email or call...My guy down here is great!

I bought mine on recommendations, and only had a neoprene loaner prior.....no history for comparison.

Supp, UMALI!!!

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 09-23-2005, 1:25 PM

suuuuuuuup clubjoe!

(ttrigo) · (ttrigo) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 09-23-2005, 1:32 PM

Clubjoe,
I had better not see that drysuit until at least the end of October! you can wear the hood whenever you want though.

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-23-2005, 2:14 PM

I just got the Bare Ultradry from Got River? (http://www.gotriver.com) last year and I'm stoked on it. Although I was impressed with my old Bare neoprene suit because it lasted about 15 years, it just wasn't as comfortable as the baggy style.

By the way, Got River? was kind enough to donate one to our Katrina benefit auction, so get your bid on at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7184368166.

(clubjoe) · (clubjoe) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 09-23-2005, 2:38 PM

Thomas--Hey, backoff!!! I have`tender skin....

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 09-23-2005, 3:04 PM

Tara, make sure you try on the one you want to buy.

(wakeme884) · (wakeme884) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 09-23-2005, 3:24 PM

Ive also got the Bare ultra. Bought mine last season from grizzly sports. $270 shipped. toasty warm w/room to move....

(wakeme884) · (wakeme884) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 09-23-2005, 3:27 PM

Clubjoe, why would you need the drysuit now? Doesnt the water stay warm all year at BV??

(tracktor) · (tracktor) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 09-23-2005, 3:31 PM

I picked up an Oneill Assault hybrid suit from a local GI Joes. It's a bit tough to get into, but for $99 I'll use it this year and then keep it as an extra.............

(gypsy12) · (gypsy12) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 09-23-2005, 4:02 PM

Hey! I wonder if Arun will carry any. Anyone know?

(wake_upppp) · (wake_upppp) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 09-23-2005, 8:34 PM

Grizzly sells Bare suits for $250 shipped. That's what they were going for last winter. Didn't find a lower price anywhere. R.V. is awesome on price and customer service!

(mbrown) · (mbrown) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-25-2005, 1:39 AM

Go Bare- gotriver.com, my buddy's Oneill, major problems with the zipper and more water intrusion on hard falls.

(suprasteve) · (suprasteve) **Join Date: Nov 2004** 09-25-2005, 8:25 AM

Grizzly Sports has the bare ultra-dry drysuits. I've heard they are great drysuits. their slightly baggy so u can wear whatever u want underneath and stay 100% dry. Grizzly is selling them this year for $270(thats w/ shipping) i believe. RV said his cost went up so he had to raise his prices.

I'm heading up a group buy for these particular drysuits w/ grizzly sports and the wakeboarding club here in Austin, TX.

mia 09-25-2005, 10:57 PM

i like the oneil boost... the suspenders hold the suit up and the neoprene neck is more comfortable (ROLL IT INWARD, this will help if you hit the water really hard).

the drawback is it is the more expensive of the suits... the bare cost less..

260searay 09-26-2005, 3:03 AM

I payed 282 for a bare from grizzly that was with shipping to ohio.