Drysuit

(brick) · (brick) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 11-04-2003, 8:47 AM

I'm looking to buy a drysuit. Any advice, pros, or cons of different suits would be appreciated. Right now, I'm leaning toward the O'neill Boost. I mainly ride in the California Delta.

(lchamaschuk) · (lchamaschuk) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 11-04-2003, 9:28 AM

The Boost is a great suit. It's comfortable, and very well made. This is our first season with them, and haven't had any problems.

deltahoosier 11-04-2003, 10:03 AM

I have the Oneil. I think it is the boost. Mine has the rubber seals around the legs and arms and a neoprene around the neck. I love the neoprene around the neck. I have a large neck, so, I do not have to worry about cutting the seals to make it fit or anything. I just was able to use it off the shelf. Also, my wife is smaller than me and she can use it too. She looks a little silly, but, it is very functional.

(dcervenka) · (dcervenka) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 11-04-2003, 6:16 PM

I boost in my Boost... Just make sure to get a newer model (past '02) because they have the suspenders inside and they're a must. Oh yeah... make sure to keep your zipper waxed too!

(Message edited by dcervenka on November 04, 2003)

steveaz 11-04-2003, 7:00 PM

I'll second Kung Fu's statements. I'm not a real fan of the boost because they feel like they carry water but perform well.

My personal favorite is the Bare Ultra Dry.

holbywan 11-04-2003, 7:10 PM

Kung Foo know's his stuff. Get an 03-04 Boost. Wear warm sweats underneath and be happy. Great suit.

(wazzy) · (wazzy) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 11-05-2003, 6:31 AM

check out Barefoot Internationals drysuit...

I believe the website is www.barefootinternational.com ... if that doesn't work, there is a link off the sponsor page of www.midwestwakefest.com

~Forrest

(wazzy) · (wazzy) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 11-05-2003, 6:33 AM

check out BFI's drysuit. I believe the website is www.barefootinternational.com ... if that doesn't work, there is a link on the sponsor page of www.midwestwakefest.com

~Forrest

(wazzy) · (wazzy) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 11-05-2003, 6:34 AM

oops....

aka sickboy 11-05-2003, 8:03 AM

My buddy has the boost, and I bought a Bare Ultra Dry. The boost just feels very heavy compared to the bare. Also, I would not recommend getting a dry suit with a fleece lining. With no lining, if the inside gets wet, you just towel it out. If you have a lining and it gets wet, you're done for the day.

mb

(timmy) · (timmy) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 11-05-2003, 8:11 AM

scroll down the page a bit and see http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/1/85314.html?1067304601