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Dale Ensing

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 571
Location: Aero Plantation Weddington NC

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:44 am Post subject: wet suit

Not exactly aviation related but....there must be  somebody on this list who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will  appreciate any input.

  

 I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for  kite boarding. This would be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold  water lakes (like Lake Michigan)

  

 Are there different fabrics/materials used to make  wet suits?...if so what should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want? 

  

 Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and  bottom?

  

 Any other considerations I should be thinking  about?

  

 My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for  kite boarding...day trips and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an  interest?

  

 Dale Ensing

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randy(at)djdist.com
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:10 am Post subject: wet suit

Dude, my muscles are sore just thinking about  this!  Might be game though!  I also have a 10' surfboard if I  could just get it in my RV.  www.ronjonsurfshop.com  for some  serious wet suit resource advice.

 Hang Ten,

 

Randy Utsey

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Charlotte, NC  28208

800-585-4126

  

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Tadsargent

Joined: 02 Jun 2009
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:10 am Post subject: wet suit

Wholly cow Dale what a hobby,  I used to race sail boards but this trumps 

That by a mile.  I suggest a full 1/8" suit by o'neil as you tend to get 

Wet more often

Stripes 



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On Dec 18, 2009, at 8:43 AM, "Dale Ensing" <densing(at)carolina.rr.com (densing(at)carolina.rr.com)> wrote:



[quote]  Not exactly aviation related but....there must be  somebody on this list who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will  appreciate any input.

  

 I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for  kite boarding. This would be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold  water lakes (like Lake Michigan)

  

 Are there different fabrics/materials used to make  wet suits?...if so what should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want? 

  

 Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and  bottom?

  

 Any other considerations I should be thinking  about?

  

 My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for  kite boarding...day trips and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an  interest?

  

 Dale Ensing

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gvouga(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:42 am Post subject: wet suit

Dale,

  

 I actually built the extended baggage compartment in my -7A with a kite board in mind!  Of course I haven't managed to buy the kiteboard gear yet.  I do have a trainer kite... does that count?

  

 The Henderson Hyperstretch suits fit really well and have great mobility.  They are much better than the standard neoprene suits.  These were designed for diving, but I don't see any reason they shouldn't work.  You would probably want to make sure they have reinforced knee's and elbow's.  Other companies might also have similar technology now since it's been out for a while.

   

 I would go with a 3mm full suit for cool spring and fall days.  You'll be exerting yourself and be in/out of the water, so a thicker suit would probably be too hot and more restrictive.  I have a 3mm shorty and a 3mm full that I use for diving.  They work fine for days >65F air temp and 60F-80F water temp.  Much colder and I would need more, but diving I'm submerged for extended times which pulls the heat out faster.

   

 Just my $0.02.  Hope it helps some.  Maybe one day I'll be out there with you!

  

 Greg

 On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Dale Ensing <densing(at)carolina.rr.com (densing(at)carolina.rr.com)> wrote:

 [quote]  Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list who has experience and is knowledgeable......will appreciate any input.

  

 I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This would be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes (like Lake Michigan)

  

 Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so what should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want? 

   

 Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?

  

 Any other considerations I should be thinking about?

  

 My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day trips and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?

  

 Dale Ensing

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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:12 am Post subject: wet suit

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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:09 am Post subject: wet suit

Once upon a time I did a LOT of scuba diving and decided to spring for a dry suit. It was the best diving investment I ever made (other than my pony bottle). Simple to put on, comfortable to move in and no body prune effect after hours in the water. On a deep dive I would put on a sweat shirt under the suit. At the time they were rather expensive and I have no idea where the technology is but maybe it’s worth a look to see what dry suits have to offer these days in terms of price and comfort.  

   

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Dale,  

    

   

    

I actually built the extended baggage compartment in my -7A with a kite board in mind!  Of course I haven't managed to buy the kiteboard gear yet.  I do have a trainer kite... does that count?  

    

   

    

The Henderson Hyperstretch suits fit really well and have great mobility.  They are much better than the standard neoprene suits.  These were designed for diving, but I don't see any reason they shouldn't work.  You would probably want to make sure they have reinforced knee's and elbow's.  Other companies might also have similar technology now since it's been out for a while.  

    

   

    

I would go with a 3mm full suit for cool spring and fall days.  You'll be exerting yourself and be in/out of the water, so a thicker suit would probably be too hot and more restrictive.  I have a 3mm shorty and a 3mm full that I use for diving.  They work fine for days >65F air temp and 60F-80F water temp.  Much colder and I would need more, but diving I'm submerged for extended times which pulls the heat out faster.  

    

   

    

Just my $0.02.  Hope it helps some.  Maybe one day I'll be out there with you!  

    

   

    

Greg  

    

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Dale Ensing <densing(at)carolina.rr.com (densing(at)carolina.rr.com)> wrote:      

Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any input.  

    

   

    

I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This would be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes (like Lake Michigan)  

    

   

    

Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so what should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?   

    

   

    

Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?  

    

   

    

Any other considerations I should be thinking about?  

    

   

    

My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day trips and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?  

    

   

    

Dale Ensing  

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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:13 am Post subject: wet suit

Dale:

I've been thinking of trying kiteboarding but have still have not gotten

around to it.  Kitty Hawk kites said they would pick me up in Manteo if I

flew in there.

Though I hate to put a damper on things, I should point out that this is

Winter.  Might snow skiiing might be better activity?  There are a number

of fly-in resorts in W.Va.  A trip might be in order?  Obviously, we need

VFR conditions.  Dont want to mess with ice.

Paul

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		   Dale,

 I actually built the extended baggage compartment in my -7A with a kite

 board in mind!  Of course I haven't managed to buy the kiteboard gear yet.

 I do have a trainer kite... does that count?

 The Henderson Hyperstretch suits fit really well and have great

 mobility.  They are much better than the standard neoprene suits.  These

 were designed for diving, but I don't see any reason they shouldn't

 work.  You would probably want to make sure they have reinforced knee's

 and

 elbow's.  Other companies might also have similar technology now since

 it's

 been out for a while.

 I would go with a 3mm full suit for cool spring and fall days.  You'll be

 exerting yourself and be in/out of the water, so a thicker suit would

 probably be too hot and more restrictive.  I have a 3mm shorty and a 3mm

 full that I use for diving.  They work fine for days >65F air temp and

 60F-80F water temp.  Much colder and I would need more, but diving I'm

 submerged for extended times which pulls the heat out faster.

 Just my $0.02.  Hope it helps some.  Maybe one day I'll be out there with

 you!

 Greg

 On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Dale Ensing

 <densing(at)carolina.rr.com>wrote:

>  Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list

> who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any input.

>

> I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This

> would

> be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes (like

> Lake

> Michigan)

>

> Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so

> what

> should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?

>

> Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?

>

> Any other considerations I should be thinking about?

>

> My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day

> trips

> and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?

>

> Dale Ensing

>

> *

>

> *

bburril(at)carolina.rr.co
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:22 am Post subject: wet suit

You could always take up hang gliding.You probably already have a coat.

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Dale Ensing

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 571
Location: Aero Plantation Weddington NC

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:54 am Post subject: wet suit

Thanks for the responses on my wet suit questions. I surmised that you'll 

would be a good resource. Gives me a much better idea where to start.



Paul said;

"Though I hate to put a damper on things, I should point out that this is

Winter.  Might snow skiiing might be better activity?  There are a number

of fly-in resorts in W.Va.  A trip might be in order?  Obviously, we need

VFR conditions."



I got into the sport last summer when I purchased the kite, board and 

harness. Now,  my wife wants to buy me a wet suit for Christmas to extend 

the kite boarding season in spring and fall.

But, we also snow ski. I am all for an RV excursion to a ski area. 

What/where are the better fly-in resorts in WV that have skiing?

Wish the Greenbriar Valley Airport in Lewisburg WV was closer to Snow Shoe.

Dale

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ronschreck

Joined: 04 Aug 2006
Posts: 192
Location: Gold Hill Airpark, NC (NC25)

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:35 am Post subject: wet suit

When I first saw guys kite boarding a few years ago I said "shit, I'm too 

old to even KNOW someone who does that!"  Well, now I do.  Dale, you are my 

new hero!



Smokey

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Mike Ryan

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 2
Location: Oviedo, Florida

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:24 pm Post subject: wet suit

Dale,



I have 3 suits hanging in my garage I use for riding a stand-up jet ski on Lake Norman.  First is a lightweight shorty good for the first of the cool season with water temps dropping into the low 70's.  Next is a full one piece suit made of a very flexible material with taped and sealed seams.  It lets me ride with water temps down into the mid 50's.  For colder than that, I use a dry suit.  What you'll need will depend on the water temps you're most likely to encounter.  Wet suits come in many different thicknesses and quality of materials.  For scuba diving I wore the thicker materials to keep warm because they were cheaper and I didn't need a lot of movement.  For action sports, a thinner material with waterproof seams made of one of the ultra flexible materials will keep you just as warm if not warmer without wearing you out trying to move.  They are more expensive, but well worth the extra money.



Proper fit is also very important.  I tried on several before finding one that fit me well.  With the proper fit and the taped (waterproof) seams, water stays completely out of my suit unless I'm sitting in the water.  For quick excursions in and out the water doing tricks, I stay very dry and warm.  Bottom line; determine the most likely water temps you will encounter and purchase the thinnest, most flexible suit your budget will allow covering that temperature range.   Since you mentioned Lake Michigan, a flexable full one piece with sealed seams is likely the best place to start. 



Mike Ryan



Time: 05:44:27 AM PST US

From: "Dale Ensing" <densing(at)carolina.rr.com>

Subject: wet suit



Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list who

 has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any input.



I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This would b

e for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes (like Lake Mi

chigan)



Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so what

should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?



Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?



Any other considerations I should be thinking about?



My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day trips a

nd maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?



Dale Ensing

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Dale Ensing

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Location: Aero Plantation Weddington NC

Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:46 pm Post subject: wet suit

Smokey, what you do with an airplane makes you MY hero!

Dale



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