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Buying wetsuits.

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  • 08-08-2013 8:03am
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    Geomy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,296 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know of any good websites besides magicseaweed and shore.co.uk where I might be able to get a winter wetsuit at a good rate.

    Magicseaweed are out of my size in their sales and special offers


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    John_Rambo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,681 ✭✭✭John_Rambo


    IF you're familiar with a certain brand and you're sure it will fit you, sorted surf shop offer good value on "last year" suits. You have to keep a sharp eye out and check every day, I saved €170 on a winter wettie (I'm a funny size though). You're going to pay for quality that will last a few seasons though. Best of luck.


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    FirstinLastout
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭FirstinLastout


    Search locally and you'll find a decent suit at a competitive price.
    Sunset Sail in Sligo offer very good value and have a website with delivery.

    Magicpissweed won't help you when you need wax or a replacement leash urgently and you're missing the best surf in years.

    Oh, and anyone that "showrooms" their local surfshop and then buys online is a complete & utter kook!
    Support your own whenever possible!!


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    cpoh1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,605 ✭✭✭cpoh1


    Try Troggs.com

    Andy is an absolute gent to deal with and its keeping it Irish too.


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    FirstinLastout
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭FirstinLastout


    Decent lads & service with Troggs as well.


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    rodento
    Registered Users Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭rodento


    Problem with buying overseas with wetsuits is the warranty, they don't cover the cost of posting the suit back to the UK and it usually adds about a month to a repair if its covered as well as been a complete pain in the ass

    Where as the local shops tend to be faster, or offer you a replacement suit for free.


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    Geomy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,296 ✭✭✭Geomy


    Thanks for your help I ended up buying local and got a great bargain....


    http://www.tikisurf.co.uk/Tiki-Mens-Prodigy-5-4-3-G2-Heated-Wetsuit

    It was bought in my local surfshop here in Ireland, that's only a link to the type of suit I bought.

    €180 euro down from €370....got those heat discs and all....

    A good addition to my xcel drylock powerseam.


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