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Wetsuit for Maui?

Created by Coupdevill Coupdevill  > 9 months ago, 21 Feb 2025
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Coupdevill
Coupdevill

17 posts

21 Feb 2025 11:12pm
Headed to Maui in Nay, wife is taking lessons, she has booties and a helmet, but her wetsuit is a 4/3. She wants protection for legs and feet. Any recommendations welcome.
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BWalnut
BWalnut

1071 posts

22 Feb 2025 12:36am
I suppose this is personal tolerance related but I've never worn anything but board shorts in Maui. My wife is really uncomfortable with the cold and spends the whole trip snorkeling without a wetsuit as well.

if your wife is wanting sun protection then she can get long sleeve rash guards, spf 40 leggings, and some tropical rated boots.
jdfoils
jdfoils

435 posts

22 Feb 2025 12:44am
Just got back from there. Never felt the need to wear anything warmer than a rash guard.
Sun protection definitely recommended.
georgsurfer
georgsurfer

28 posts

22 Feb 2025 3:04am
All personal preference. Water is not as warm as and a lot of people wear shorties. My wife who is a beginner wears 2mm, long neoprene pants. Protects the knees and the shins.
Hwy1North
Hwy1North

220 posts

22 Feb 2025 6:37am
Rip Curl G-Bomb 1.5mm Long Jane, or Roxy Rise 1.5

Lycra pants with an impact vest would be warm enough also. Any brand reef bootie with some protection from foil and rocks is a good idea.

May is the last cold month with a lot of wind, but it's still mid to upper 70's water and air temp 80-85, so as long as you are moving you're fine in a swim suit. Standing in waist high water with wind for a lesson might be a touch cool with just a swim suit.
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