So...have bit the bullet and ordered a 2mm short-arm steamer from NeedEssentials to stay a bit more toasty through winter in SE QLD. May be an odd question, but when I used to prone-surf many many years ago, it was the done thing to wear a rashie under the wettie. Having not squeezed into full-body rubber for 20+ years, is it still something that needs a rashie under it or have wetties improved and no longer need the extra layer to prevent chafing under the arms / around the neck? Bit of a yeast-filled kooky question, I know...

philthyphil said..
No need for rashies anymore, these wetties are fantastic quality for the price.

Cheers Phil. Didn't want to spend huge $$ so willing to give them a crack

colas said..
No need for rashies anymore with modern wetsuits

What I do however is at the start of the season to rub in some petroleum jelly on the inside of the collar rim. Otherwise I may get some chafing after long sessions.

Merci, Colas. Shows you how long I've been out of the game!

Well, there you go! I haven't stopped wearing a rashy! That's going to feel weird without one...

Try it without any lubricants mate, particularly petroleum based. If any needed try lanolin. I have the need 2mm its been great for vic spring/autumn

Tardy said..
just wash them after use right through with a little bit of soap .or shampoo ,thats what stops the rash .

i found it colder with the rashie underneath.it held the water in ..

a good pee warms you up . at the beginning of the surf not just before you get out .

I do remember that bit!

E T said..

808-Obsession said..
So...have bit the bullet and ordered a 2mm short-arm steamer from NeedEssentials to stay a bit more toasty through winter in SE QLD. May be an odd question, but when I used to prone-surf many many years ago, it was the done thing to wear a rashie under the wettie. Having not squeezed into full-body rubber for 20+ years, is it still something that needs a rashie under it or have wetties improved and no longer need the extra layer to prevent chafing under the arms / around the neck? Bit of a yeast-filled kooky question, I know...

The best advice I can give you, and this is from a fellow Queenslander, is HTFU.

ET.

E T said..

808-Obsession said..
So...have bit the bullet and ordered a 2mm short-arm steamer from NeedEssentials to stay a bit more toasty through winter in SE QLD. May be an odd question, but when I used to prone-surf many many years ago, it was the done thing to wear a rashie under the wettie. Having not squeezed into full-body rubber for 20+ years, is it still something that needs a rashie under it or have wetties improved and no longer need the extra layer to prevent chafing under the arms / around the neck? Bit of a yeast-filled kooky question, I know...

The best advice I can give you, and this is from a fellow Queenslander, is HTFU.

ET.

E T said..

808-Obsession said..
So...have bit the bullet and ordered a 2mm short-arm steamer from NeedEssentials to stay a bit more toasty through winter in SE QLD. May be an odd question, but when I used to prone-surf many many years ago, it was the done thing to wear a rashie under the wettie. Having not squeezed into full-body rubber for 20+ years, is it still something that needs a rashie under it or have wetties improved and no longer need the extra layer to prevent chafing under the arms / around the neck? Bit of a yeast-filled kooky question, I know...

The best advice I can give you, and this is from a fellow Queenslander, is HTFU.

ET.

Easier said than done... I grew up surfing Mornington Peninsula in mid winter without a worry but the old bones just can't take it any more!!

Wettie arrived today - damn good service! Ordered Sunday from Vic. and arrived Tuesday 0930am in Brissy. First time putting on a chest-zip suit is a bit of an adventure it must be said, but assume it'll get easier with practice & working out a sequence.

Now if only I can come up with a plausible explanation for my wife having come home and found me neck to ankle in black rubber...

colas said..

808-Obsession said..
First time putting on a chest-zip suit is a bit of an adventure it must be said, but assume it'll get easier with practice & working out a sequence.

The only trick to know is on removal, to focus on getting the left elbow out, then you can take a breath and continue.

There are actually some videos on youtube showing how it is done.

I'll check it out. Thanks Colas

Th0m0 said..

808-Obsession said..
Wettie arrived today - damn good service! Ordered Sunday from Vic. and arrived Tuesday 0930am in Brissy. First time putting on a chest-zip suit is a bit of an adventure it must be said, but assume it'll get easier with practice & working out a sequence.

Now if only I can come up with a plausible explanation for my wife having come home and found me neck to ankle in black rubber...

Hope you didn't have the lubricant in your hand or your gone

808-Obsession said..
Have now had the wettie for a couple of months, and have to say I can't fault it. Nothing flash, but keeps me warm and seems to be well-made. Definitely loosened up a little after a couple of wears and entry / exit is now a lot easier than when brand new. The chest zip (vs a back zip which was my only previous wetsuit style) is a great innovation (I'm a bit behind the curve on that...) and seems to reduce 'flushing'. Super happy with it overall and I'm glad I didn't spend $500. Great bit of kit at a great price

have had a couple of wetsuits from these guys, like you say nothing super flashy, yeah my f-bomb is nice but for the price and the quality definitely can't beat need, yeah it's can be a little funny trying to get out of your wetsuit the first couple of times until it stretches

Jarryd