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Originally Posted by r0nin89
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.
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Oh yea, I know it's a big difference. I have been out a few times with the water only in the low 40s and couldn't stand to ski in it very long with just the wetsuit. Of course, when waterskiing you aren't in the water much (if you are any good), but you are still in cool air moving anywhere from 25-90ish mph, so that tends to cool you off quite a bit too.
- Justin