how old is too old, for a wetsuit

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how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby chief613 » Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:30 pm

I'm looking at a used wetsuit that is 10 yrs old, plus fins,mask,snorkel,weightbelt, boots gloves. This sounds old to me, what would i look for to make sure its truly a bargin
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Re: how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby russau » Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:39 pm

i got rid of my old suit and got a new one. the newer wetsuits are made much better and are lots more flexible than the older ones. make sure you get a farmer John suit for its versitility and comfort. unless its almost given to you!
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Re: how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby Hoser John » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:43 am

SNIFF TEST IS MANDATORY--pee pee is a suit killer ammonia and thiourea kills'm. If it has fold marks-pass as they are NEVER to be folded. Dry rot and inability to hydrate is the next problem. I have 3 older suits left and they KILL ME now as spolied by newer more flexible and WARMER softer closed cell tech rocks my world. Haven't even used my heater in over 5 years from a daily user for many years. tons a au 2 u 2 -John--farmer John style or nuttn' 8-)
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Re: how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby golden optimist » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:44 am

I don't know for sure but if you see Russ in a wet suit, you'll say thats too old! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby russau » Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:40 am

haha! you ole retired smarty guy!
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Re: how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby Hoser John » Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:48 am

:lol: Been there (DC 2010) :P done that :? like lookn' n' a cracked mirror :oops: and seeing my broken up reflection :? BBBUUUUTTTTTTT you can't keep a goodman down for long :D
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Re: how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby chief613 » Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:36 pm

thanks for the input, probably saved me some aggravation and cash.
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Re: how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby Azsunshade » Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:17 pm

I was thinking the samething Leonard, before I saw your post. Now I can't get the vision out of my head :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Re: how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby russau » Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:00 am

Azsunshade wrote:I was thinking the samething Leonard, before I saw your post. Now I can't get the vision out of my head :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

THANKS Garry! haha
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Re: how old is too old, for a wetsuit

Postby Plumas » Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:23 am

Find a farmer john with a zipper in the crotch. Frank at Pioneer Mining used to stock them.

So much easier to just whip it out to drain last nights beer or the morning's coffee than peeling off half of your suit every time the urge strikes.

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