10/29/2023 0 Comments Kite surfing wetsuit![]() At this temperature we recomment not skimping on a wetsuit, you never know when you might have to swim in and a warmer suit can make the difference between life and death. Cold Water Wetsuitsįor water temperatures roughly in the range from 50 to 58 degrees you'll want to go with a thicker suit like a 4/3 or 5/4mm. Also be sure and grab a beanie, gloves, and booties in a 2 or 3mm thickness, they really do make a big difference. Spending more means features such as fully glued and sealed seams that will keep you warmer longer so the suit can be used in a bigger range of conditions. If you don't really plan on kiteboarding much after the air drops below 60 degrees or so, less expensive suits will work fine. Some higher end suits have ankle vents to keep water from building up in your ankles from the constant spray while kiteboarding and they are great for keeping this annoying problem from happening. If you live in the Southern US this will be the only suit you really need unless you plan on riding in those few days when the air temperature drops into the low 50's or below. Cool Water Wetsuitsįor water temperatures roughly in the range from 54 to 64 degrees, we would recommend a 3/2mm or 4/3mm wetsuit. 1.5mm or 2mm tropical booties will keep your feet warm and protected in this temperature range. These suits are great if you are just heading into early fall or late spring kiting season and need something just a little more than your swimsuit and rashguard to keep you warm. This range includes the springsuits with either short arms, short legs, or both. The chest zip provides better protection against the cold water flush than a back zip, but the suit is more challenging to get in and out of.įor water temperatures roughly in the range from 60 to 70 degrees and depending on the air temperature, your cold tolerance, and activity level, you could be comfortable in anything from a neoprene topper up to a 3/2 fullsuit. Front Zip - Front zip wetsuits have a zipper in the chest near the neck, so you step into the suit and then pull the neck over your head.Some nicer suits have a flush guard to stop this cold water from entering in the back. The back zip suit is easier to get in and out of, but the disavantage is sometimes water can get through the seams and zipper and nobody likes the flush of cold water down your back. The zipper runs down the spine and has a long cord attached so you can open and close the zipper yourself. Back Zip - The back zip wetsuit is the most common type of wetsuit.The interior taping adds durability by reinforcing the seam and preventing water from entering. Sealed and Taped (Glued, Blindstitched and 100% Taped) - This seam is glued, blindstitched, and then taped internally.Blindstitching only goes partially through the neoprene, so no holes are poked all the way through the neoprene. Sealed (Glued and Blindstitched) - The neoprene panels are glued and then blindstitched.Flatlock - This seam will lie flat against your body with no discomfort and may let in a little water.Thicker neoprene provides more warmth but less flexability, so areas like your core get more warmth and your arms and legs that are more mobile have thinner neoprene.Ĭlick here to check out the full selection of wetsuitsĬlick here to check out the full selection of bootiesĬlick here to check out the full selection of glovesĬlick here to check out the full selection of beanies For example, a 3/2 has 3mm neoprene in the core area and 2mm in the arms and legs. The numbers correspond to where in the suit that thickness of neoprene can be found. ![]() The thicker the neoprene, the better the insulation and the numbers are the thickness of the neoprene in millimeters. Neoprene has many tiny air pockets inside which provide insulation from the colder water outside the suit while trapping the warm water and heat close to your body. This layer of water is warmed by your body which keeps you warm. Wetsuits work by trapping a thin layer of water between the wetsuit and your skin. With today's wetsuit technology you truly can ride in extremely cold weather for hours and have a blast. Staying comfortably warm and being able to move makes kite sessions so much more fun. It is one if not the only item you will buy that can be used year after year. The better more expensive suits are warmer, more flexible, have better seams, are made from higher quality materials, and will let you ride longer without feeling cold. Super stretchy, warm, and amazingly light weight. It is amazing how much suits have progressed in the past 5 years. Having the right cold weather gear can make the difference between getting in some amazing sessions and progressing, or making excuses and cutting sessions short.
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