dry suit

[lancehon]

I just got a new drysuit and have never worn one before. looking for a few tips on making sure it works properly. thanks

[Wickedcummins]

just use the lube paste on the zipper.. there sweet tho

[KonaKing]

Mot much to it, just climb in.

[Timmy!]

Get ready to look like the stay puff marshmallow man! Most people don't use a life jacket because there is so much air trapped in the suit that you float.

[Wickedcummins]

If you get a good suit you can hardly tell its on. When you get in the water pull an air openiing at ur neck and let all the air out. Makes a huge difference. Rode here in colorado in nov this last year water temp was 41 degrees and felt like 70 degree water in the suit.

[IDBoating]

If it has latex gaskets on the neck, wrists, and ankles (like our whitewater kayaking drysuits do), they are expensive to replace and should be cared for accordingly. The best procedure is to treat them inside and out with 303 protectant. This will keep them soft and prevent cracking.

[talltigeguy]

If it has latex gaskets on the neck, wrists, and ankles (like our whitewater kayaking drysuits do), they are expensive to replace and should be cared for accordingly. The best procedure is to treat them inside and out with 303 protectant. This will keep them soft and prevent cracking.

What he said.

What model and make of drysuit is it?

[lancehon]

its an oneill boost, and thanks for all the advice, I can't wait to use it

[Wickedcummins]

You should buy dry boots too.. Your feet go knumb and you dont even know it till you sprang your ankle lol

[talltigeguy]

Closed toe boots help a ton in that regard. I wouldn't be able to get any bindings on with socks on.

[Wickedcummins]

Yah We where surfing

[Timmy!]

Socks for surfing suck, it's hard to feel the board. I wouldn't be able to wear socks for wakeboarding either, my size 15's barely fit in the XXL bindings that I have now. Most wakeboard bindings are neo so that helps out a ton.

[IDBoating]

Socks for surfing suck, it's hard to feel the board. I wouldn't be able to wear socks for wakeboarding either, my size 15's barely fit in the XXL bindings that I have now. Most wakeboard bindings are neo so that helps out a ton.

You can get latex booties for a drysuit that take the place of the latex ankle gaskets. Then you can wear your choice of footwear, including none at all in wakeboard bindings, etc. These have become very popular in the whitewater community because they give you so many options. If you're rafting, you can wear full watershoes. If you're kayaking, you can wear aquasocks or similar low profile shoes. And if you're playboating, where bow volume is at a premium, you can go without shoes at all while stuffed in your boat.

Just another option to consider.

[Timmy!]

I personally prefer a wetsuit to a drysuit, much more comfortable to me. I tried the Oneill Boost and 2 others and just didn't like them or any of the foot wear. 55 degrees and up for me is fine

[lancehon]

I got some neo socks to go with and we do alot of skyskiing,so I think they'll work out ok