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I just bought one of the new O'Neil "stretchy" 4/3s and I agree with the
comment that they are much more comfortable than the older ones. In fact it
feels more like a 3/2. I just hope it has the warmth of my old 4/3.
Greg
On Monday, June 08, 1998 11:13 AM, Booker Bense
[SMTP:bbense@networking.stanford.edu-DeleteThis] wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Jun 1998, Paul Murata wrote:
>
> > i once recall reading/hearing that the minimum you should go in the bay
is
> > 4/3 full when i got my original suit but can't find anything lately to
> > substantiate that - i'd like to get a 3/2 full for my new suit if that
> > would provide an adequate safety margin.
> >
> > any comments/recommendations?
>
>
> - I'd say alot depends on exactly where you sail and how far out you
> go. At Chrissy and on the coast, I'd say a 4/3 is required. You have
> a much bigger safety margin everywhere with a 4/3. However, I and
> alot of others sail the summer monthes with a 3/2 in the other
> bay locations (Coyote,Berkeley). Others will argue with this
> viewpoint.
>
> - If you get one of the new stretchy 3/2's you can easily wear
> a neoprene shirt/shorts underneath. Layering works just as well
> here as in any outdoor situation, the problem is being able to
> move with more than one layer on, the stretchy stuff solves
> this one.
>
> - If you are only going to have one suit, I'd get a stretchy 4/3.
> They are much easier/comfortable to wear than the older suits and
> IMHO a 3/2 is only "safe" in July and August. Even then I'm alot
> more cautious wearing a 3/2.
>
> - Booker C. Bense
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