Best shop for Wetsuites in Seattle area??

Muddlehead1001 · 02-19-2010, 02:29 PM

Im looking to buy a 4/3 wetsuit but im having trouble finding a shop that carries more than just oneill, i have tried adrenaline water sports and wileys but they both only carry oneill in a full suite, i have tried a couple dive shops but they really only focus on the diving style of suite, anyone know of a shop that has a good selection???

DBLOCK · 02-19-2010, 03:43 PM

Try discountdivers.com/

rasper99 · 02-19-2010, 04:59 PM

I know it's a three hour drive to Portland but Gorge Performance has an awesome selection. http://www.gorgeperformance.com/ Wetsuits, gloves, boots, hoodies etc.

The wetsuits are for surfing and windsurfing which are better for PWC than scuba.

Muddlehead1001 · 02-19-2010, 05:49 PM

So far it looks like the few surf shops seattle has are my best bet for selection

NWDayton · 02-19-2010, 10:47 PM

There is a surf shop down by the locks. What is wrong with Oneill? And, if you know your size, check online. Just my 2 cents.

The Cap´n

Treaddirt · 02-20-2010, 01:22 AM

Did you check out Urban Surf at north lake union. Across the street from Gasworks park. They have a good selection of suits and specialize in kit-surfing. I bought two suits from them.

Muddlehead1001 · 02-21-2010, 12:33 AM

I plan on checking out both urban surf and surf Ballard this weekend
There is nothing wrong with oneill I just want to check out a few manufacturers before I spend two hundred something on a suite, but the one oneill I did try on was pretty nice

NWDayton · 02-21-2010, 10:29 PM

They are all built about the same. Find one that fits comfortably and the rest is easy-cheesy.

The Cap´n

dirtnut99 · 02-22-2010, 12:43 AM

You could also make a road trip to Westport and see Al at The Surf Shop.. Good guy and knows his shizzle....

Big Al Snow · 02-24-2010, 06:41 PM

I bought the o'neill psycho freak a couple months ago, and the mobility in it is great.

The downfall, I think I paid $379, and that was a good deal on it.

Finding a high quality 4/3 for $200 might be a challenge.

I'm still looking for a beach cart if anybody knows of one. Currently working out of Pakistan, and should be home around mid-april.