Surfing Wetsuits

Circle one review.

Advantages: Competative price/durable
Disadvantages: Can be quite cold in winter.

As a company circle one has a good reputation for making good quality wetsuits. My current winter wetsuit is from them and I find that it is exceptionally durable and comfortable. Some of the more expensive branded products (quicksilver, rip curl etc) do not appear to be as well made. Many of my friends have had problems with their suits coming apart at the seems but I have never had a problem with my suit or know of anybody who has. It seems your ...
...true that they arent as stylish as many other branded suits but they are definetly a good buy. As mentioned in the previous review the cheapest time to buy a wet suit is end of season (winter one end of winter) summer- end of summer. The wet suit is five milimeters thick (summer suits are normally around three) which is about the average thickness for most winter suits. Thicker suits are of course warmer but will be more restrictive so you need ...

pannell2612 10.11.2006 · Read Full Review
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Review of Circle One Wetsuits

Lets go Surfing Now, Everybodies Surfing Now!

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

...that even at £100 you would still be impressed. It has all the features of some of the more expensive suits but at the price of a cheap suit. And Gul is a well-known surf brand you know you are gettin a quality product. ::: Thanks for reading::: ...

pigeon1986 14.07.2006 · Read Full Review
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Review of Gul Contour 5/4/3mm Steamer Wetsuit

Crusader 5/3mm titanium winter wetsuit

Advantages: Cheap, some decent features
Disadvantages: Cheap!

...the cheap, no frills options. Crusader sell direct from their website or on ebay. The ebay option works out cheaper most of the time and the delivery is pretty quick. The suit itself is nothing special to look at; standard black with red or blue trim. There are no pre-bent elbows or knees here, just thick, standard neoprene. Movement is restricted by this suit moreso than in a more expensive brand, but not by a great deal. The fit isn't great, ...
...preventing cold water flushing through, Crusader also sell wrist and ankle straps to tighten these seals and make them that much better. I have had no problems with neck rash from the rubber although I imagine souls with more sensitive skin might. The seams are all glued and blindstiched, making them pretty much water tight, but it's all let down slightly by the back zip which lets icy cold water through like a seive. If you use this for surfing ...

surferjon 07.12.2005 · Read Full Review
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Review of Crusader Surfing Wetsuits

Keep warm and snug

Advantages: Very warm and easy to get on and off
Disadvantages: Needs to be fitted well (just like any other wetsuit)

Alder wetsuits tend to have a pretty big reputation, perhaps not as big as others, but they should do! I used this wetsuit when surfing in Wales this May and i have to say it was great! I hired it from the local surf shop, PJ's in my size and found it almost perfect! The suit i used was a 3/2mm thickness, with a zip back, velcro on the neck, with titanium in the list of components and taped seams to promote further warmth - a must for every British ...
...from £80 and upwards for Alder full wetsuits -depending on what components they have and what thickness they are. The only recommendations i have is to not be stingy with your money and to try the wetsuit on in your size and maybe the size smaller to see which feels better and go for comfort not style! ...

lucyw 04.06.2003 · Read Full Review
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Review of Alder

a product that lives up to it's name

Advantages: affordable, non-restrictive, non-bulky and very toasty
Disadvantages: haven't come across any yet - except you might be a bit too toasty!

Finally a set of protective gear which is warm, comfortable to wear - non-restrictve and non-chaffing. Ideal for surface sports where freedom of movement and limited drag are important. The material is a laminate of a very thin neoprene type outer with a microfleece inner - it is warm and close fitting - relatively waterproof against splashes; effective as a thermal layer as a fleece when dry and a wetsuit when wet. Fit is important and the range ...
...both male and female. You can get legs - cut for standing and sitting, shorts - cut the same, tops in short and long sleeves, short johns, hoods and caps. The range has obviously been well researched and is popular amongst paddlers and surfers, I could see it suiting dinghy sailors as maybe an under layer. I have heard that the material and cut are so good that the firm has had orders from members of the S&M community in LA! this of course could ...

s1lver 28.01.2003 · Read Full Review
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