A winter suit, known as a steamer
or “5/3”, tries to prevent water
getting into the suit with tight seals, waterproof
zips, seams and thicker neoprene. The 5/3 means
that the neoprene is 5mm thick over the chest
and back area and 3mm thick where you need
more flexibility and movement like in the arms
and legs. A summer suit usually has 3mm and
2mm thicknesses. If it stops at the knees,
it is called a ‘shortie’.
The quality of wetsuits varies
enormously and you get what you pay for.
The warmer you want to be, the more money you
spend so consider what times of the year you
will be windsurfing to begin with and buy one
suit.
Summer suits (3/2) range from £50 - £170
depending on make and quality.
Winter suits (5/3) range from £100
- £250
depending on make and quality.
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