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wetsuit hooded vest

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  • 12-10-2014 10:31pm
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    declanobrennan
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭


    Anyone have anything good to say about neoprene hooded tops?

    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/neo-hood-wetsuit-top-id_8113866.html


    I'd prefer to pick one up locally if anyone knows an Irish surf shop stocking them or something similar.

    At the mo I've a neoprene hood but it leaves my neck exposed and means cold Wintry water can slush down my back on a wipeout. Wouldn't stop me going out but I'm looking to treat myself this winter!

    thanks for any feedback!


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    rodento
    Registered Users Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭rodento


    Better of investing in a good second hand suit


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    EmptyTree
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    There's a place in Sligo that has a reasonable selection of what you're looking for:
    http://www.sunset.ie/cat/wetsuit_accessories

    Personally I'd invest in a good hood with a longer neck and a decent thermal rash vest. This will give you more options on warmer autumn / spring days.


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    declanobrennan
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭declanobrennan


    rodento wrote: »
    Better of investing in a good second hand suit

    Ah know I've a pretty decent winter suit. Just getting soft in my old age. Thanks though for the response. :)


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    declanobrennan
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭declanobrennan


    EmptyTree wrote: »
    There's a place in Sligo that has a reasonable selection of what you're looking for:
    http://www.sunset.ie/cat/wetsuit_accessories

    Personally I'd invest in a good hood with a longer neck and a decent thermal rash vest. This will give you more options on warmer autumn / spring days.

    Why would you recommend that? Are you concerned that a 0.5mm hooded vest would be even too warm under a winter suit (is this crazy, have I forgotten how ****ing cold it gets out there by January/February?!!!) I've a decent short sleeved rashie but it never actually seems to prevent neck rash. But I suppose a good hood might sort that out. Any recommendations there?

    That's a really great shop and a decent site too. Nice one. :)


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    EmptyTree
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭EmptyTree


    declanobrennan wrote: »
    Why would you recommend that? Are you concerned that a 0.5mm hooded vest would be even too warm under a winter suit (is this crazy, have I forgotten how ****ing cold it gets out there by January/February?!!!) I've a decent short sleeved rashie but it never actually seems to prevent neck rash. But I suppose a good hood might sort that out. Any recommendations there?

    I don't think you'll be too warm in Jan/Feb time, it's more that come spring time when the water is still quite cold but the weather might be mild and wind chill isn't an issue - On days like this I like to be able to take off the hood when it becomes too warm/gets in the way, but still want the warmth of a 0.5mm for my body. I just think this set up gives you more choices, but to each their own.
    declanobrennan wrote: »
    That's a really great shop and a decent site too. Nice one. smile.png
    +1


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