Heater shirts
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Printed Date: April-27-2024 at 3:17pm
Topic: Heater shirts
Posted By: 75 Tique
Subject: Heater shirts
Date Posted: October-19-2016 at 4:43pm
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I am thinking about getting a heater shirt for that period in between warm enough season and dry suit season. Do you necessarily want neoprene (like 0.5 mm) or is polyester/spandex just as effective? Seems to be a 2 - 3 fold price difference. I guess you get what you pay for, right? ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-19-2016 at 5:14pm
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.5 mm certainly on the thin end of the spectrum. Thicker the warmer, I aim for 2mm. Neoprene is fine, as are the fleece lined shirts (fleece is napped polyester.) Heater shirt was one of the first investments I made in comfort and I can't imagine not having one (actually several.) It's easy to over pay for a heater shirt. Use eBay. There are plenty available for specified use in surfing, waterskiing, kayaking, etc. |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: October-19-2016 at 5:57pm
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I use a .5 neoprene shirt under vest or sleveless BF suit. I like it; helps with cooler air temps. It is not a substitute for a full body wet suit! I find myself using it more in the fall than early spring when the water is warmer than air. http://www.h2oproshop.com/barefoot-international-neoprene-heater-shirt.html |
Posted By: mmasariu
Date Posted: October-19-2016 at 9:21pm
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I like the eagle heater shirts, I also have an o'neill, they are a great investment. ------------- Matt Masariu Speedway, Indiana 1987 Dominique |
Posted By: mmasariu
Date Posted: October-19-2016 at 9:23pm
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I guess the answer to your question is definitely neoprene .5 or 1mm. ------------- Matt Masariu Speedway, Indiana 1987 Dominique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: October-19-2016 at 11:53pm
| 0.5mm sounds more like a rash guard than a heater shirt. 2/3mm would be closer to normal. Oneill and jet pilot both make nice shirts. A long wetsuit (under a bf suit) is a good transition between heater shirt and dry suit weather. |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: October-20-2016 at 1:46pm
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I have the BI version of the heater shirt and a Jet Pilot (as you know). I prefer the BI over the Jet Pilot for warmth. Looks like the footers edge will welcome you with a discount on the BI shirt at 70.00 http://http://www.thefootersedge.com/equipment/barefoot_heater_shirt.html" rel="nofollow - Footers Edge Heater Shirt Also, Chuck at Lake Elmo is always a good source to check out ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: October-20-2016 at 1:47pm
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http://www.thefootersedge.com/equipment/barefoot_heater_shirt.html ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: October-20-2016 at 3:09pm
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There's also all the surf companies...billabong...etc they make assorted tops that are usually more stylish. Hollywoods' right...you need a few. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: *mtrbtr*
Date Posted: October-20-2016 at 4:26pm
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TRbeng is right. There is a heater shirt and the second thing you are talking about is a rash guard. Rash guards are meant to keep you cooler not warmer usually. They are for keeping sun off and not getting a rash from your surf board when you paddle out into the ocean. I actually prefer a heater shirt to a shorty wet suit. ------------- 2006 SV 211 (sold) went to the dark side 97 Sport Nautique (sold) 89 PS 190 (sold) 05 Four Winns H180 (sold) 89 Four Winns 180 Freedom (sold) 75 MFG (sold) |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-20-2016 at 4:35pm
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BI's 0.5mm shirt they consider a heater. It's better than nothing but there are far warmer products out there, and for less money. Rash guards and UV shirts do make you colder, definitely don't do that |
Posted By: DVskier
Date Posted: October-20-2016 at 4:49pm
| I use a Camaro top that I bought from sierratradingpost.com for $60 including shipping. It fits quite snug and you have to be very careful putting on/takes ng off but it allows a great deal of flexibility and no water comes in. I have 2 dry suits I'll probably never wear again. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: October-20-2016 at 6:02pm
Any recommendations. I know you said try ebay, but not seeing much. Seems like all the neoprene is all $70 - 85 and most of those I've seen are just the 0.5. You know me, I'm cheap, so Im also just browsing for long sleeve wet suit (separates) that I could wear under my BF suit. Seem to see those for $25 - 40 all the time. And they are definitely thicker. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Hollywood wrote:Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-20-2016 at 6:25pm
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Yeah, you won't have a hard time finding a nice, used long wetsuit for under $50 on eBay any day of the week. Heater shirts are there just not as often. Jet Pilot is closing out their old designs on their own site They have a F22 Apex (2mm) in r/w/b size L for $45 new http://store.jetpilot.com/product/?catID=32&prodID=572" rel="nofollow - http://store.jetpilot.com/product/?catID=32&prodID=572 I don't see you jumping on this "deal" but if you do, surely a dozen will pop up on eBay for $20. I already started looking on there for you yesterday. |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 6:28pm
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Get all my family's wetsuits here https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com" rel="nofollow - https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-28-2016 at 6:37pm
| Larry you get a shirt yet? Just buy a long 3:2 and overdress for now. You'll be able to snag a shirt over winter and be ready for spring. I haven't seen anything for you yet. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: October-28-2016 at 6:47pm
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I haven't, but only because I haven't gotten around to it. I plan on picking up that Jet pilot R-W-B. one. Also watching ebay for a full suit, Pretty good selection right now for less than that shirt to fill in those few weeks between heater shirt and dry suit. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |