Advantages: Competative price/durable
Disadvantages: Can be quite cold in winter.

As a company circle one has a good reputation for making good quality wetsuits. My current winter wetsuit is from them and I find that it is exceptionally durable and comfortable. Some of the more expensive branded products (quicksilver, rip curl etc) do ... Read review

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That is considerably better. Even though it isn't particulary long, it tells me everything I'd need to know, and it's explained in a way that even a non surfer can understand. by reddragonflame87

Sorry to rate SH, but there is actually very little information about the 'suit here. Even though I'm not a surfer myself, if I was I would want to know how easy it is to get in and out of, how thermal it is - as a winter suit I'm guessing it's meant to be warm - and whether it's fairly water resistant. Does it stick to the 'board if you lay flat? Does it attract sand? Let me know if you edit and I will happily come and rerate :-) by reddragonflame87

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Circle One wetsuits
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Advantages: Cheaper and stronger than a custom. High re-sale value.
Disadvantages: Heavy, Un-manouverable. Too much float.

A Bic board is an obvious choice as you have probably seen a lot of them about. However, it really is a beginner's board- and that's it. It's great when you are learning as it is indestructible (made of plastic) and sturdy but if you surf regularly, you w ... Read review

Advantages: Ease of movement, warm,
Disadvantages: Not for the winter,

I bought this wetsuit in the sale in january when a lot of shops and websites seemed to be gettin rid of last years stock. However, i was not interested in the design so much of the wetsuit as the price and the features. Although having said that I think ... Read review

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I think I will pass on this as the Ayrshire coast where I stay isn't much of a surfers paradise! by killiefan

Very happy to come back and upgrade my rating - it's always nice when people take on board the feedback we commenters leave and improve their reviews in line with suggestions. I'm very pleased you took my comments in such a positive spirit. by koshkha

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Advantages: Cheap, some decent features
Disadvantages: Cheap!

...the cheap, no frills options. Crusader sell direct from their website or on ebay. The ebay option works out cheaper most of the time and the delivery is pretty q ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao, I would never have thought there would be so many things to consider when buying a wetsuit but its nice to learn something. :-) by HotBabes

A helpful introduction to this product, thanks. :-) by mum52

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Advantages: Keeps you warm
Disadvantages: A bit thin for winter surfing

Over all I was pleased with this wetsuit, its does the job and was redeemably priced. COMFORT AND PARCTICALITY A wetsuits comfort, whatever make it is will depend on wither it is a short summer suit or a long winter one. A short suit would be more c ... Read review

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Circle one review.
by pannell2612

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Advantages: hand shape and personalized
Disadvantages: none noticeable

...out my proffesional surf courier local hero have been the best. first of all when u ask to get a board made graham will ask u ur hight and ur wieght to make exactly the right board for u. next of he will ask u f ... Read review

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bunty's got a website somewhere. I got taught how to shape by that local hero! by Pleasureman

hi local hero is based in wadebrige. they make quality boards. prices varrie, mine was 250 pounds. to barney: i usualy surf down at polzeath in the camel estury. but have traveled around the country and been to france for a surfing trip. i like the atmosphere at polzeath the most though. the best waves ive surfed are on the west coast of france though. i used to body board but it is very different to surfing. its a completly different thing, but mainly different waves. me and my mates are planning a sponsored tour around europ for when we get out of college or by the latest after uni. thanks very much for reading fabian m. by lazzy_surfer

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Advantages: It's a good solid board. Ideal for intermediate to expert. Beautifully made. Recommend the 6'10" for Uk waves
Disadvantages: None

...waves ranging from 2'+, the Bunty 6'10" is a superb board. It's smooth fast and very easy to handle. Best buy ever. If you are progressing from a mini-mal, this is definitely one of the best boards that you could buy. They are used by m ... Read review

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I don't know anything about surfing but welcome to Ciao. by numberthree

Tell us about this board everything a surfer would want to know about it (then dumb it down and explain how each aspect of this board effects its use) by debsjeans

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Advantages: Very warm and easy to get on and off
Disadvantages: Needs to be fitted well (just like any other wetsuit)

Alder wetsuits tend to have a pretty big reputation, perhaps not as big as others, but they should do! I used this wetsuit when surfing in Wales this May and i have to say it was great! I hired it from the local surf shop, PJ's in my size and found it ... Read review

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Winters are warmer with Alder
by holland

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Advantages: affordable, non-restrictive, non-bulky and very toasty
Disadvantages: haven't come across any yet - except you might be a bit too toasty!

Finally a set of protective gear which is warm, comfortable to wear - non-restrictve and non-chaffing. Ideal for surface sports where freedom of movement and limited drag are important. The material is a laminate of a very thin neoprene type outer with a ... Read review

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nice to see a fresh opinion, how much are these, info like that would achieve higher ratings! good op - nic by nictastic

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Advantages: cheap and good for the summer
Disadvantages: Not good for winter

The gul titanium 2 full suit wet suit is very good for the summer. Its lets in water because it has a overlock stitch but that doesn't matter for the summer. I would say even on the coldest summer days I could stay out in the sea for about 2 hours before ... Read review

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A generaly good op. Although i would say that it needs alot more detail.I have this wetsuit but i use it for playboating(freestyle canoeing). It is a good wetsuit and very good for its price. by edd101

What is the point of writing such a short and pointless op, if you cant even use grammar, you shouldnt be clogging uo ciao with rubbish. by willgould

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Advantages: Nice easy board
Disadvantages: none

I have a Zuma Jay 7 ‘’2’ long and 3’’ thick surf board. It is just so smooth and the Zuma Jay board design is well cool. I got it second hand in Braunton for just £110. I got it in surfed out which is a well good shop. For just £110 it might sound crap b ... Read review

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good try! just add a little more details into ur ops and your ratings should really improve, well done. dave ;) by davegroom

Hmm, now you have aroused my interest in surfing and surfboards, if you beef up the information a bit more, your ratings will be higher. Lynda by Lynda04

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Advantages: Nice when planing.
Disadvantages: Nose breaks off too easily & BIC customer relations are very poor.

...sailing it with a 6.8 BIC ... Read review

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good op. sorry to hear about you breaking your nose several times. I think i would have given up the first time i broke my nose. Good luck. :O. leannex by blue2smiler

Great op as per usual, thanks for the info, I thought you had broken your nose from your title! Anyways I'd love to learn to windsurf, is it hard? ~ I'll have to take it up when I'm older and live near the sea! Cheers ~M~ :0) by emu128

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Advantages: speed, looks and pure surfability
Disadvantages: cost, at 340 quid this is quite an expensive board

i bought a beach beat board just before xmas 2000, i ordered it through harpoon looies surf shop in afflecks palace in manchester. this board was shaped by chops lascalles himself and is a fantastic shape. it has incredible floatiness, and for someone w ... Read review

Advantages: Well designed
Disadvantages: on the expensive side

Humm, haven’t been around Ciao much recently mainly due to the fact I’ve been spending as much time as possible in Newquay, in the surf. Seeing as Newquay’s a 6-hour drive from my computer, it’s kind of understandable. Anyway where ... Read review

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Great op! I feel so lucky that Thistrel Beach is a mere half hours drive for myself. by hiflyer

All far too adventurous for my liking!! I really enjoyed reading this, thanks, Andy by peppermint

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Advantages: V good value
Disadvantages: Restricted movement

Anyone who has more than just an interest in surfing our often less than warm British waters, will be wanting to get wet all year round. This of course requires a wetsuit, and a warm one at that. The other option for your winter water sports is a call t ... Read review

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Good op - and useful to understand that the suit gets too hot for summer. I only bodyboard occasionally and have a full summer suit - I went down to Cornwall at Easter and decided to brave it in the sunshine. I do have good thick some feet and gloves though. I was pleasantly surprised that even a 3/2 summer wetsuit seemed to keep me plenty warm enough for upwards of an hour at a time. I could tell the water was cold - but keeping moving seemed to offset this fine. So for those who will risk / tolerate shorter sessions out of the coldest winter days - a full summer suit might do for more of their surfing year...? by ciaotoday

I might just have to check a few of those sales that are on at the mo. I like Alder stuff and have got an amazing rash vest of theirs, and some socks too, but I've had enough really of wearing a shorty under my full suit (only 3-2) when the waters cold. Another good op here!! Ben by BJEEE

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Keep warm and snug
by lucyw

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