Yesterday I finally recieved my Patagonia 3/3 full suit and gave it the 55 degrees
test drive. The 3/3 is rumored to be as warm as a 5/4 and this is no joke although I was'nt uncomfortable in the least. There were cold santa ana winds and I was toasty.
The northbound test is on the agenda.
I must say that, my reservations were as to the flex but I was soon swayed.
Everything about this suit is top. (one reservation about taping at key stress points
but with care, I think it'll be OK, and with the guarantee, I have no concerns.
The fit; perfect!
Cozy factor; a ten!
"With a 3mm thickness Patagonia's wetsuit obtains 5mm warmth, which not only provides less weight and increases movement flexibility — but makes it possible to reduce the consumption of neoprene at the same time, which means less consumption of natural resources!"
(via;http://www.patagoniawetsuits.com/
Summary? THEE best suit I've worn so far! If there was to be a comparison it would be the top line o'neil but my suit will be venturing into frosty waters and blocking all wind with that high Quality Japanese smoothy!
Time will tell and this weekend my northboun adventure will be the final test!
WELL WORTH THE DOUGH!!!!
For a more comprehensive assesment and specs go to this site of another believer with
advanced cyber capabilities!
http://www.patagoniawetsuits.com/
VIA; 70 percent
patagonia_regulator_wetsuits_wins_award.pdf
