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gb153 · 07-08-2012, 12:34

My brother is looking to get a wetsuit for his 8 year old daughter. At that age is there much difference between branded wetsuits e.g. ripcurl, o neills and the cheaper options that they sell in lidl and aldi? They're moving to Sydney for a few years soon so she would use it often during their winter season down there i'd imagine.

From having skimped myself in the past I found its definitely better to pay for a premium brand upfront - is this necessary for kids?

Also if anyone has a suit for sale in the Cork area let me know.

Thanks

keryl · 07-08-2012, 12:39

Don't go for the low cost brands EG. Elverys. Absolute waste of money.

Rentals such as Xcel were great, didn't feel the cold so I'd look into buying a proper suit as it's more of an investment.

**Mickeroo** · 07-08-2012, 12:43

A 28 year old friend of mine still fits into a kid's Xcel suits, he saves a bomb the fecker!

dyer · 07-08-2012, 12:56

i bought off scubastore.com there recently and was very happy with it. from 'fishing' around most Irish webstores and shops seem a bit pricey. def worth investing in a named brand if its going to get a lot of wear and tear.

http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-divi...-1-3%20mm/51/s

gb153 · 08-08-2012, 16:36

Going for a reputable brand seems to be the way to go so - Thanks for the comments!

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gb153 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 103 Adverts \| Friends	Kids wetsuit My brother is looking to get a wetsuit for his 8 year old daughter. At that age is there much difference between branded wetsuits e.g. ripcurl, o neills and the cheaper options that they sell in lidl and aldi? They're moving to Sydney for a few years soon so she would use it often during their winter season down there i'd imagine. From having skimped myself in the past I found its definitely better to pay for a premium brand upfront - is this necessary for kids? Also if anyone has a suit for sale in the Cork area let me know. Thanks

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07-08-2012, 12:39	#2
keryl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 224 Adverts \| Friends	Don't go for the low cost brands EG. Elverys. Absolute waste of money. Rentals such as Xcel were great, didn't feel the cold so I'd look into buying a proper suit as it's more of an investment.

07-08-2012, 12:43	#3
Mickeroo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Not here Posts: 10,184 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Halo, Nature & Bird Watching, Surfing, Zoology	A 28 year old friend of mine still fits into a kid's Xcel suits, he saves a bomb the fecker!

07-08-2012, 12:56	#4
dyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 597 Adverts \| Friends	i bought off scubastore.com there recently and was very happy with it. from 'fishing' around most Irish webstores and shops seem a bit pricey. def worth investing in a named brand if its going to get a lot of wear and tear. http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-divi...-1-3%20mm/51/s

08-08-2012, 16:36	#5
gb153 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 103 Adverts \| Friends	Going for a reputable brand seems to be the way to go so - Thanks for the comments!