Advice on suit thickness -Ericeira

Q_Ball · 12-06-2010 12:29pm #1

Hey All,

I'm heading off to Ericeira in a few hours and I'm unsure what thickness of suit to bring. I've got a 3mm and 5mm.

Would I be better of brining the 3mm and a rash vest or the 5mm? I've only surfed in hawaii (outside the usual places here) and there was no suit needed for that

Water temp is around 17 - 18 degrees so I'm leaning towards the 3mm.

Thanks!

Macanri · 13-06-2010 9:51pm

I'ld be thinking whether the wetsuit is needed at all. Rashie and board shorts may be the way to go. Defo no need for the 5mm. HTFU. lol

CDog · 14-06-2010 9:16am

Surfed there last September and you wouldnt last too long in a Rashie and board shorts. 3mm suit should be fine.

dave_brent · 14-06-2010 11:20am

3mm would be the job... rashie and boardies may be ok for shorter surf sessions

OldGuysRule · 14-06-2010 11:31am

Was a little further south a couple of times, wore a 2/1 shorty in late may a few years ago, then only boardies / rashie in late august / early september last year. 3mm if you feel the need to bring a suit.

Macanri · 14-06-2010 5:11pm

Ok so, I stand corrected!

Out of interest: What temp would you guys consider going in in rashie and shorts for say about 2hrs?

OldGuysRule · 15-06-2010 7:34am

Wind and sun have a reasonable impact on the decision. If there is a bit of sun and slack enough winds, I would be happy in shorts / rashie from about 18 to 20 degs on.

kodute · 15-06-2010 10:28am

Was in San Seb last September, shortie 3mil(I think) suit was the order of the day.
Saw a lad out in his board shorts but he looked fairly cold!

Advice on suit thickness -Ericeira

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