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Murf1 > 9 months ago, 2 Mar 2015

Murf1

256 posts

2 Mar 2015 12:36pm

Any one recommend a good online site to use for quality suits with fair prices?

3/2mm steamer for winter here in Perth, SW and north ?

Tossing up xcel, oneil ??? other recommendations ?

cheers

lortap

57 posts

2 Mar 2015 1:02pm

check out needessentials.com/

High quality, great value suits, no affiliation.

Prawnhead

NSW

1317 posts

2 Mar 2015 4:33pm

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lortap said..
check out needessentials.com/

High quality, great value suits, no affiliation.

2nd that although the sizes are big and they are fairly stretchy
medium if you normally wear large and large if you normally wear an XL
on the 3/2
i assume the fit is the same for 4/3
had never owned anything except a back zip before and now probably wouldn't go back
had mine around 6 months and it has loosened up a bit but it got a workout
be interested to see how long i get out of it although for the price
you can afford to re-new them every season under $200 delivered

Salty Sea Dog

VIC

346 posts

2 Mar 2015 5:21pm

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lortap said..
check out needessentials.com/

High quality, great value suits, no affiliation.

I've been trying to by a 3/2 since you recommended them last time Prawnhead, but still no stock.

Murf1

256 posts

2 Mar 2015 9:12pm

Going by the size variations Prawnhead, I would need a medium which isn't in stock

Anyone else had any experience with using "Need" Wettie's

175 $ to door is cheap ??

Surfstarved

78 posts

2 Mar 2015 9:22pm

I normally grab my stuff form Murray Surf Store in Ozzy Park. Think they sell last seasons stock so you can generally grab a decent wetty for a good price. If you're a regular enough even the odd extra discount gets thrown in as good will.

jbshack

6913 posts

2 Mar 2015 9:38pm

Traditional branded suits from Wetsuitwarehouse or even Surfstitch can be easy to use, but maybe still not the cheapest. If they are on special you'll save a bundle.

Also the Warehouse surf store in Osy Park often has a good selection

Phil27

194 posts

2 Mar 2015 10:45pm

Haven't checked the other suggestions to compare but I usually go on cleanlinesurf.com for mine.

Ripcurl chest zip e bomb pro E4 is a great choice for Perth

dtm

NSW

1610 posts

3 Mar 2015 8:40am

i have used this site a heap some great deals

www.kingofwatersports.com/wetsuits/mens-wetsuits/mens-winter-wetsuits

Prawnhead

NSW

1317 posts

3 Mar 2015 11:31am

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Salty Sea Dog said..

lortap said..
check out needessentials.com/

High quality, great value suits, no affiliation.

I've been trying to by a 3/2 since you recommended them last time Prawnhead, but still no stock.

I got the impression that from speaking on the phone to them that they were ex big brand employees who have gone straight to the factory!
Maybe their demand has outstripped supply !they have been getting a few mentions in various other forums online!
You must be a better man than me SD!

3/2 in Vic winter! I wouldn't even put my toe in the water down there without a 4/3 and a hood ,....I am a warm water, hula girls and banana daiquiri's man!

bene313

1347 posts

3 Mar 2015 9:50am

I imagine Need will restock prior to winter coming on.

Ricardo1709

NSW

1302 posts

3 Mar 2015 9:53pm

The go is to get onto need in january,I bought a 3/2 $175 delivered seems to be well made ,comfy although size is slightly larger as others mentioned,mainly bought it as a back up to my E Bomb for 2nd surfs and kiting so should fit the bill nicely,such a bargain and don't need logos,labels and colours as i prefer all black wetties anyway.

Buster fin

2597 posts

3 Mar 2015 9:33pm

Yeah thanks Richardo, unfortunately I'll be needing one before then.
Kingofwatersports look good but the geographically available brands aren't available on the cheap to us suckers!

sparki

410 posts

3 Mar 2015 9:36pm

Anyone know where to buy West wetsuits? I understand they're only available in the US, but surely that means you can get them online too? Chasing a 3/2 GBS Enforcer.

Buster fin

2597 posts

5 Mar 2015 8:39pm

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LordKuz said..
If you fancy Quiksilver wetsuits -

Pass.

Murf1

256 posts

5 Mar 2015 9:59pm

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Prawnhead said..

Salty Sea Dog said..

lortap said..
check out needessentials.com/

High quality, great value suits, no affiliation.

I've been trying to by a 3/2 since you recommended them last time Prawnhead, but still no stock.

3/2 in Vic winter! I wouldn't even put my toe in the water down there without a 4/3 and a hood ,....I am a warm water, hula girls and banana daiquiri's man!

I have emailed them to find out when restocking for winter - no reply yet, but I will let you know .........

"gone surfing" - product testing ?

mocha1

934 posts

6 Mar 2015 6:22am

Magic Seaweed are having a 50% off sale on excel wetties I havnt checked it out but sometimes the poms have good sales and you know their suits have gotta be warm

Rossall

727 posts

8 Mar 2015 11:17am

blught the Ripcurl zipper less F Bomb and absolutely love it, best suit I have ever worn, went for the 3/2 and was plenty warm enough in California's chilly waters as well as Perth, prob due to the sheep lining, dries quick too and no water flush from the neck

phil

LordKuz

NSW

260 posts

10 Mar 2015 7:34pm

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Rossall said..
blught the Ripcurl zipper less F Bomb and absolutely love it, best suit I have ever worn, went for the 3/2 and was plenty warm enough in California's chilly waters as well as Perth, prob due to the sheep lining, dries quick too and no water flush from the neck

phil

Did you happen to get it online.... and at a "fair price". Great suits, no doubt....but I never seem to see them discounted from their $500+ price tag!

Murf1

256 posts

12 Mar 2015 9:56pm

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Monkeyfish said..

Prawnhead said..

Salty Sea Dog said..

lortap said..
check out needessentials.com/

High quality, great value suits, no affiliation.

I've been trying to by a 3/2 since you recommended them last time Prawnhead, but still no stock.

3/2 in Vic winter! I wouldn't even put my toe in the water down there without a 4/3 and a hood ,....I am a warm water, hula girls and banana daiquiri's man!

I have emailed them to find out when restocking for winter - no reply yet, but I will let you know .........

"gone surfing" - product testing ?

Looks like they are back in stock - 2015 sizes reflect other brand sizes ? Thought I'd give one of these a go - 3/2 steamer

my repairs on the old xcel are giving me too much neck rash now, a bodged job though

Murf1

256 posts

20 Mar 2015 8:01pm

3x2 arrived in the mail - no bells and whistles - Ive tried it on and sizing seems spot on - super comfy but i haven't used it yet

Prawnhead

NSW

1317 posts

21 Mar 2015 5:27pm

what size did you order mate in relation to your Xcel?

Ricardo1709

NSW

1302 posts

21 Mar 2015 6:30pm

Hey I wore my need essentials wettie for the first time today kitesurfing and it was great,felt really comfy and was really warm frikken bargain for $175

DJMWA

345 posts

21 Mar 2015 4:12pm

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mocha1 said...
Magic Seaweed are having a 50% off sale on excel wetties I havnt checked it out but sometimes the poms have good sales and you know their suits have gotta be warm

I nabbed a new xcel wetty from them last year during the same sale. No dramas with MS, not sure if it's worth it now however with our low AUD.

As for xcel wetties, I won't be buying any other brand for quite a while. Best fitting wetty I have ever had and last longer than my past few rip curl and Oneil wetties.

moohan

147 posts

23 Mar 2015 2:34am

I think the star surf warehouse on Scarb beach rd in Ozzie park has them? Might be a good price too, I think I saw something about them giving them away if you bought a board.

Murf1

256 posts

25 Mar 2015 10:21pm

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Prawnhead said..
what size did you order mate in relation to your Xcel?

Large in Xcel and Large in Need

same same

can't wait for cold winter swells now Ricardo !!

BBD

1 posts

1 Apr 2015 11:19am

Have purchased from www.dextersurf.com.au in the past.

After reading about Need have ordered a suit. Hopefully it will be here for the Easter weekend.
they have sold out of a lot of sizes already though.

Simon16

NSW

2 posts

1 Apr 2015 6:10pm

i got a need 4/3 in large. Great suit. Only issue is the neck being too loose and it lets too much water in. Might just not suit me properly as I'm fairly short. Anyone know a remedy to this? beyond selling the thing.

Buster fin

2597 posts

2 Apr 2015 8:54pm

Got my Need suit in the mail today. Seems a bit small in the shoulders. My shoulders still feel squeezed an hour after trying it on. For the second time today just to make sure I wasn't imagining things.
Looks like a good suit though. A bit of a mission to get in and out of. Don't see myself needing it for a while yet, but by buggery, I'm keen to get out in anything!

LordKuz

NSW

260 posts

5 Apr 2015 5:04pm

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Buster fin said..
Got my Need suit in the mail today. Seems a bit small in the shoulders. My shoulders still feel squeezed an hour after trying it on. For the second time today just to make sure I wasn't imagining things.
Looks like a good suit though. A bit of a mission to get in and out of. Don't see myself needing it for a while yet, but by buggery, I'm keen to get out in anything!

YOu had it wet though? Always loosens up when wet, and I have always felt, with regular use, they DO stretch somewhat over time. As for getting in an out of a front zip wettie... when they first came out.. I struggled big time, but nowadays... even using a size smaller than I used to... I find it second nature. Sorry.. if this is not news to you.. but I do know those that have only ever used back zips. Have patience - the cooler weather and waters will come soon enough! :D

Buster fin

2597 posts

5 Apr 2015 8:35pm

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LordKuz said..

Yep, you're partially correct, it was better in the water, but still tight in the shoulders. Been in chest zips for a while too, but this is the first that the zip doesn't come apart so is tricky/painful.
Bloody warm though. I won't be needing it till mid winter and trips to my old local.

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