Wetsuit choices? (Ripcurl Flash Bomb 5/3)

by **iionzii** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:17 pm

Hi...Got the Xcel Infiniti Hooded suit 6/5/4...had it for about 2.5 yrs lasted me very well. Liquid seams are starting to go, had a LOT of usage. Looking into the Ripcurl Flash Bomb 5/3 however worried this might be too cold for me (the 3mm scares me!)
Will surf very cold UK waters, usually in for about 1.5+ hours in the deepest, darkest winter months.

I am referring to womens models but I'm sure they are pretty much the same.

Looking forward to hearing responses! :beer:

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by **tony g** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:23 pm

I would go to your local surf shop and rent a 5/3 wetsuit, on one of your colder days and see how you do in it. This way you can make a good decision based on how you feel in a 5/3 wetsuit verses a 6/4/3 wetsuit.

by **Adzy** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:10 pm

Hello
I had a 5/3 flash bomb and it was really good, i surf in north devon year round
and the suit was toasty right through the winter even without a thermal rash vest.
Would defo recommend!!

by **LJSurfa** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:08 am

I surf all winter in the UK and have a 5/3 with thick gloves, boots, good, thermal rash vest. I have used a 3 in the winter before and it is no fun :-(

by **LJSurfa** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:08 am

*hood

by **esonscar** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:51 pm

^ and ^^ : Agree.

by **spaddywaddy** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:33 pm

I like the flash bomb. Its warmer than the e bomb, if you are looking for extra warmth

Wetsuit choices? (Ripcurl Flash Bomb 5/3)

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