I get itchy with most of my wetsuits at my lower/mid back, basically where the harness rubs. Anyone out there that can recommend a great wetsuit? I heard patagonia may be worth the dosh.

It is so frustrating. I have a 3/2 ripcurl. I wouldn't buy again. The taped seams seem wasted on kitesurfing, they have frayed and are falling off. I also have a 2mm rashie but I think it's the stitches between my back and the harness casuing grief, I dunno.

Also reckon the chest entry is more trouble than it's worth and will go back to back zip. It's not like I'm duck diving often.

Post brands, suggestions, cheers.

Man up and go without a wettie, you'll soon find that the itch ain't that bad and and save yourself $300

I had the same problem with a rip curl Ebomb. I think the problem is caused by the harness (flexible) compressing the neoprene against the sides of the torso and the skin reacting. I now use a Flashbomb which has a fleece lining and a rarely get the irritation now unless I'm in the harness for a long time (i.e. more than a few hrs kiting). I found a using rigid harness also helps as it doesn't squeeze the torso in at the sides.

someone on the strapped thread suggested rubbing them selves down with ky lubricant

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Poida said..
someone on the strapped thread suggested rubbing them selves down with ky lubricant

Save yourself $12.95 and just ask one of the guys to hock up a couple of big ol' throat oysters to spit down your wetsuit as you are putting it on.

Nobody will think you are a weirdo

i had a similar problem being itchy in my wetsuit until i realised it was fleas as my bitch(dog ) was sleeping on it

Stop pissing in your wetsuit!

id say its prickly heat, its a condition when you sweat and your pores are blocked thus not allowing you to sweat, basically you sweat under your skin which causes irritation, it used to drive me insane

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kitingtopher said..
i had a similar problem being itchy in my wetsuit until i realised it was fleas as my bitch(dog ) was sleeping on it

had the same bad fleas