Xcel wetsuits: advice needed

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Xcel wetsuits: advice needed

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I was just down at coastline trying out new Xcel suits. They should refrigerate that fitting room :shock: I'm not sure to go with a 6-5-4 or a 5-4-3. Was thinking the 6-5-4 might be too toasty for windsurfing :?:

any comments on these suits? durability? 6-5-4 vs 5-4-3
BWD has the 6-5-4, so I might go with that one to be cool like him

thanks for the help,
Mike
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Post by JL »

:lol: I picked up a 5-4-3 in Feb. & I have not been cold yet! See you on the water!
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Hi,

I have a 5-4-3 super stretch and it is great. I did feel a bit chilled at nitnat when the wind was really blowing though.
Have you checked Switch board shop (Colwood Corners)? The prices are great, and the staff are really helpful!
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I've used my 5/4/3 in jan. rember when it snowed at the begining of the year.. well surfing for 5 hours no problem had my booties and hood up, the only hard part was getting changed out of it!
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If you want something that will last and keep you warm I recommend the UHC (ultra hot combo) from hotline 5\4. It is well worth the extra money.
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Post by colin »

ive had my 5-4-3 excel for 2 yrs now and probably had over 80 days with it. its still warm but its beat up. ill buy it again.
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Post by Bobson »

MoreWind-dude, go with the ONeil 3-2. It's never used in the summer and almost warm enough in the winter. It'll last 4-ever! Brrrrrrr!!! :D
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Re: Xcel wetsuits: advice needed

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morewind wrote:I was just down at coastline trying out new Xcel suits. They should refrigerate that fitting room :shock: I'm not sure to go with a 6-5-4 or a 5-4-3. Was thinking the 6-5-4 might be too toasty for windsurfing :?:

any comments on these suits? durability? 6-5-4 vs 5-4-3
BWD has the 6-5-4, so I might go with that one to be cool like him

thanks for the help,
Mike
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