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http://gallery.npxwetsuits.com/video/12 ... s-overview

does anyone have one that might have some imput?
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Not sure why you would want to get all decked out to go snowboarding when you are really trying to go kiteboarding. You should check out the O.R. surf drysuit or a pyro drysuit.
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:lol: BK

Maybe, living on the west coast, you could go kiting/snowboarding all in the same day without changing your outerwear.

Appears like these drysuits are 'men's only' with the convenient front fly for the emergency pee.

Definately, looks like an interesting new concept/design for winter kiting and it would be good to see some consumer reviews.
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Post by downwind dave »

I see what they are trying to do, but it just looks like raingear. plus the harness under the jacket bit makes you look fat. OR is way ahead on this sort of product, they had a baggy kite suit years ago. i do like the P flap.
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Post by SC0 »

The suit does look kinda snowboarder-ish and not my taste... kinda half-bad-ass... regardless, I kited last year in Maine with a guy who had one and he loved it to pieces. PM me if you you want, I could put you in touch if interested.
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Post by colin »

Baggy. What's with the snowboard look. The jacket not being attached to the pants until the chest leaves a huge sea anchor to get caught up during bails, especially since the harness goes underneath. Fashion not function. Go with proven O.R. functionality.

http://oceanrodeo.com/drysuits/predator
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Post by KUS »

well, I know by now I'm not the only one who's gotten caught trying to swim with a baggy something or other.....if you get into trouble good luck swimming with something like that. Looks pretty nice but what Colin said. :idea:
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Post by winddoctor »

Baggy = bad in the water. Poor swimming function will be the most notable feature after great above-water mobility. Forget about that suit in any waves; it's more of a liability. It's mostly fashion before function, in my opinion. Let the snowboarders wear it. Venting the hood won't help much with the bucketing effect that's sure to happen. There's a reason why seals, dolphins, etc aren't wearing hoodies and baggy pants, yo!
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...it would still looks better with some boardshort overtop...!!? man, that's a cute boy......i'm going shoppin!
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Boardshorts would make a nice look. Suck it right in around the waist and bring it down to the knees.
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Thermals are good.
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Post by Gareth »

Try the Predator, awsome suit and good for waves. I've used it all winter for surfing and some kiting. Just follow JL's link and read the reviews.
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