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Need a Wetsuit =/

Post by Guest » Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:58 pm

Can anyone recommend a store that sells wetsuits for a good price? I also need boots. I have no idea where to buy. Thanks everyone

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Post by dewey » Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:00 pm

Boots??? Why??? Jeff at kitewindsurf has good wetsuits. Check out his shop in alameda.
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Post by Guest » Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:06 pm

I guess i'll just buy one when I take my first lesson next Friday. Don't your feet get mauled around when you board? or would you not recommend boots? Sry man, im really new to this. Played soccer my whole life, this water thing is a world away

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Post by jjm » Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:57 pm

MJS Type S wrote:Can anyone recommend a store that sells wetsuits for a good price? I also need boots. I have no idea where to buy. Thanks everyone
If you're looking to pick up a cheap shorty, Costco is selling one for $40. Not sure about quality though.

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Re: Need a Wetsuit =/

Post by Guest » Sat Mar 26, 2005 7:02 pm

jjm wrote:
MJS Type S wrote:Can anyone recommend a store that sells wetsuits for a good price? I also need boots. I have no idea where to buy. Thanks everyone
If you're looking to pick up a cheap shorty, Costco is selling one for $40. Not sure about quality though.
sweet price for a shorty, ill run by there this weekend for sure too. Thanks Jim

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Post by Live2KITE » Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:30 am

Jim,
If you are looking for a high quality wetsuit for low prices you can take a look at our selection at www.live2kite.com

http://www.live2kite.com/index.php?cPat ... d2ce4794ad

We also have booties and everything else that you might need to get started such as:
Helmets, impact vest, harnesses, as well as kites, bar/lines, boards etc at significantly lower prices. We are also located in the Bay Area!

Evan - Live2KITE
(415) 722-7884

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Post by Big Al » Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:51 am

I have the Costco $40 wetsuit. It's a great wetsuit, however you won't be able to use it until June or July as the water is still too cold for a shortie until then.

As far as booties, go, most people around here don't use them as they are rather uncomfortable vs. going barefoot. The downside of going barefoot is that from time to time you do get small cuts on your feet from stepping on rocks (especially at 3rd ave during low tide). I would hold off on the booties unless you have really sensitive feet.

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Post by Guest » Sun Mar 27, 2005 1:39 pm

Big Al wrote:I have the Costco $40 wetsuit. It's a great wetsuit, however you won't be able to use it until June or July as the water is still too cold for a shortie until then.

As far as booties, go, most people around here don't use them as they are rather uncomfortable vs. going barefoot. The downside of going barefoot is that from time to time you do get small cuts on your feet from stepping on rocks (especially at 3rd ave during low tide). I would hold off on the booties unless you have really sensitive feet.
Thanks! Ill try starting without them then. I appreciate all the feedback, thanks again.

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