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Advice on suit thickness -Ericeira

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  • 12-06-2010 1:29pm
    #1
    Q_Ball
    Registered Users Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭


    Hey All,

    I'm heading off to Ericeira in a few hours and I'm unsure what thickness of suit to bring. I've got a 3mm and 5mm.

    Would I be better of brining the 3mm and a rash vest or the 5mm? I've only surfed in hawaii (outside the usual places here) and there was no suit needed for that :)

    Water temp is around 17 - 18 degrees so I'm leaning towards the 3mm.

    Thanks!


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    Macanri
    Registered Users Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭Macanri


    I'ld be thinking whether the wetsuit is needed at all. Rashie and board shorts may be the way to go. Defo no need for the 5mm. HTFU. lol


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    CDog
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭CDog


    Surfed there last September and you wouldnt last too long in a Rashie and board shorts. 3mm suit should be fine.


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    dave_brent
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭dave_brent


    3mm would be the job... rashie and boardies may be ok for shorter surf sessions


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    OldGuysRule
    Registered Users Posts: 451 ✭✭OldGuysRule


    Was a little further south a couple of times, wore a 2/1 shorty in late may a few years ago, then only boardies / rashie in late august / early september last year. 3mm if you feel the need to bring a suit.


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    Macanri
    Registered Users Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭Macanri


    Ok so, I stand corrected!

    Out of interest: What temp would you guys consider going in in rashie and shorts for say about 2hrs?


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    OldGuysRule
    Registered Users Posts: 451 ✭✭OldGuysRule


    Wind and sun have a reasonable impact on the decision. If there is a bit of sun and slack enough winds, I would be happy in shorts / rashie from about 18 to 20 degs on.


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    kodute
    Registered Users Posts: 829 ✭✭✭kodute


    Was in San Seb last September, shortie 3mil(I think) suit was the order of the day.
    Saw a lad out in his board shorts but he looked fairly cold!


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