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PSA: Stinkbug start trashes elbows on wetsuits

Created by Windoc Windoc  > 9 months ago, 8 Oct 2021
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Windoc
Windoc

452 posts

8 Oct 2021 11:40pm
I use the stinkbug start 99% of the time and am finding the elbows on my wetsuits are getting trashed fast. May cut off the elbow portion sleeves on my old suits and use as extra protection. Bit of a kooky issue but do we need elbow patches on our winging suits now? Maybe it's just my sharp elbows...
Frankieboy
Frankieboy

117 posts

9 Oct 2021 12:32am
especially with a Fanatic Skywing, the pad is very very aggressive.
tried it with short sleeve wetsuit and was almost bleeding...
mcrt
mcrt

643 posts

9 Oct 2021 1:40am
Have not noticed any wear on mine.
But i mostly ride a Naish 85l.I do not need to use elbows as much as on the sinker, plus the pad is soft.
drlazone
drlazone

155 posts

10 Oct 2021 4:36pm
The wear is in the inside of the suit at the elbow from leaning on it.
I've worn through 3 suits like this (2 x 6mm suits) and needed reinforcing.
Now what I do instead of leaning on the tip of the elbow, is to lean on the whole forearm, a bit more unstable but should not wear out the elbows.
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