Gul Free Ride 6mm Dry Zip Wetsuit

Advantages: Ease of movement, warm,
Disadvantages: Not for the winter,

...). ::: How to care for a wetsuit ::: Due to the zip being at the rear of the suit, refrain from pulling it aggressively to avoid any unnecessary damage. Ask someone to assist you with the zip rather than struggle. As with any wetsuit the key to it lasting a long time is to rinse it in freshwater as soon as possible after getting out of the water, and hang out to dry, but refrain from drying in direct sunlight. Wetsuits are not maching washable! Also when taking the suit off it is advised to do this on a non-abrasive surface such as a towel, certainly not rocks or sand. Also be sure never to urinate in the wetsuit as the ammonia will lead to decay. ::: Price :::: The RRP for this suit was originally £129, and the current prices that I can find online the cheapest is £89. However, as I said above I found this suit in the sale in january... Read review

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Advantages: cheap and good for the summer
Disadvantages: Not good for winter

...The gul titanium 2 full suit wet suit is very good for the summer. Its lets in water because it has a overlock stitch but that doesn't matter for the summer. I would say even on the coldest summer days I could stay out in the sea for about 2 hours before I really start to feel the cold. This wet suit is so good because of its price at only £40 that's better then buying one for a couple hundred. I brought it a surf shop in Hayle called down the line which is a good shop. I would never wear this wet suit in the winter though it is just to thin at about 2mm. It isn't the best quality wet suit you could buy but what do you expect. I would reckon mend this wetsuit to anyone.... Read review

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Advantages: you have warmth
Disadvantages: easy to grow out of, same price as a secondhand drysuit

...that it does give you a really good fit. Finally there is the hood, it comes with the suit, and the hood has a nice skirt around it to ensure a snug water tight fit. One problem I had with the hood was when I descended; the hood trapped the air and therefore forcing the hood of. However I just cut a small hole in the hood, problem solved! The major downside with this suit is that it is 7mm thick on each part, so in some places you have 14mm. Nice? Well yes it will keep you warm in a variety of conditions however it will take up a lot of water therefore taking ages to dry. We find its good to leave it in a shower, dripping (off a coat hanger). The suit comes in black (main body) and a colour of your choice (for zips, easy recognition). The design scheme is not creative but when you think about it you have your jacket and accessories on top... Read review

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