Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Have you even used a wetsuit? They really do help a lot. I used to waterski in 50ish degree water in early spring all the time with just a basic 3/4 length wetsuit on and never got cold.
- Justin
|
There really is a night and day difference between 50* water and when you get into the 30s though. I was in last march AND diving which is the worst as far as how emerged in the water you are.
Surfing isnt suppose to be that bad sitting ontop of the board for the majority of the time your actually well out of the water.
When I go in 30ish water full submerged spear fishing like that I wear a 5mm/7mm hood, under armor, a 3mm jacket, 3mm farmer john (like overalls), 5mm gloves, and 5mm boots.
I can stay in submerged for around 1-2 hours. Surfing I could probably stay in for quite some time but since I dont surf I body board when I ride waves so its almost as bad as diving but at least your core is out of the water.