tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post718301621100295256..comments2023-08-11T09:10:39.290-07:00Comments on wave journal of a surfer girl: HangAir Wetsuit Dryer Reviewsurfergrrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02804055048230651737noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-9181721839326256092009-11-07T20:21:56.943-08:002009-11-07T20:21:56.943-08:00No, I haven't tried making one. If you do, let...No, I haven't tried making one. If you do, let me know how it works out!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868824210434785847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-54830672480869299522009-11-07T07:42:35.721-08:002009-11-07T07:42:35.721-08:00So I ordered my husband a warmer knowing I could n...So I ordered my husband a warmer knowing I could never use it for myself (I use a women's 4/3 xcel infiniti frontzip), based on what you wrote in your Amazon.com review... and from a superficial peek at the product itself, it looks like it's simply a plastic 3.5" computer fan mounted into an extra large wetsuit hanger with vents above and below it (and an appropriate plug-in power adapter to power the fan, of course). Genius! I wonder what the original hanger looked like when the original creator came up with the concept.<br /><br />I'm almost tempted to figure out if I can build a tiny one for myself. Haha! Or have you tried already?karmykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-17312282549423481542009-01-12T08:18:00.000-08:002009-01-12T08:18:00.000-08:00You get up at 5am? Man, I'm a slacker. I thought...You get up at 5am? Man, I'm a slacker. I thought I was being ambitious getting up at 6:30am.Craig Odahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270929124273974492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-9992579065843648172009-01-09T17:17:00.000-08:002009-01-09T17:17:00.000-08:00Thanks for all the suggestions. Though I know I go...Thanks for all the suggestions. Though I know I go to bed early enough! Usually (well) before 10, since I get up at 5 to swim before work.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868824210434785847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-62852064454871517982009-01-08T13:57:00.000-08:002009-01-08T13:57:00.000-08:00seany, I think the analogy of the gloves to the sp...seany, I think the analogy of the gloves to the split toe boot is a good one.Craig Odahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270929124273974492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-21963739239355829292009-01-08T08:55:00.000-08:002009-01-08T08:55:00.000-08:00Craig's right, some people have sensitive extremit...Craig's right, some people have sensitive extremities and I imagine the round-toe boots are slightly warmer. When I used to snow ski, I had to wear mittens, not gloves because my fingers would get too cold.<BR/><BR/>I know that my circulation is poor when I don't get enough sleep and my extremities get cold. Maybe you can go to bed earlier? :)seanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14302677916862956707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-48056680033843309222009-01-07T17:10:00.000-08:002009-01-07T17:10:00.000-08:00I think that certain people have a problem with fe...I think that certain people have a problem with feet getting cold. I'm one of these people. My feet get cold sitting in my office. I'm tried a number of different strategies to keep my feet warm in the winter. I used to use RipCurl 3/5/7mm hidden split toe booties. This wasn't enough.<BR/><BR/>I think that the round-toe boot is warmer than the split toe. My big toe would get cold before. Now, it is warmed up by my foot. If you're still having problems with cold feet, you don't have much to lose by trying a 7mm round toe boot with two layers of mysterioso socks. <BR/><BR/>Good luck.Craig Odahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270929124273974492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-54379113206870699692009-01-07T16:54:00.000-08:002009-01-07T16:54:00.000-08:00Thanks, I'll check out the Xcels.Thanks, I'll check out the Xcels.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868824210434785847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-28921897924843417912009-01-07T15:51:00.000-08:002009-01-07T15:51:00.000-08:00I've been wearing Xcel 5mm Infiniti split-toe boot...I've been wearing Xcel 5mm Infiniti split-toe boots for a couple of years and they seem to be OK for local waters (SF, San Mateo). They go down to size 5. I'm wearing size 7 but I think their boots run a little small because regular shoes in that size are way too big for me.<BR/><BR/>Xcel makes two other 5mm boots, and one 7mm model and one 7/6mm, all available in size 5.seanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14302677916862956707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-20037515421766259432009-01-06T12:16:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:16:00.000-08:00I have Mysterioso socks, similar thing. Yeah, men'...I have Mysterioso socks, similar thing. Yeah, men's size 7 is too big. I have men's size 5, 6/5/4 O'Neill booties, since they only make up to 3mm in women's sizes (I think O'Neill believes women don't surf in cold water, grr). They're a bit wide, but the socks help.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868824210434785847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-46824927400261695922009-01-06T12:05:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:05:00.000-08:00Base layer Polyolefin Hot Socks.http://www.campmor...Base layer Polyolefin Hot Socks.<BR/><BR/>http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___45556?CS_003=2477120&CS_010=45556<BR/><BR/>7mm O'Neill Round Toe booties.<BR/><BR/>http://www.tactics.com/oneill/heat-7mm-round-toe-bootie?src=gglb<BR/><BR/>Looks like smallest size is men's 7. Maybe this is too big?<BR/><BR/>It looks like the Hotline 7mm comes in a size 5. What type of bootie are you using now?<BR/><BR/>If the feet still get cold, try two layers of Hot SocksCraig Odahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270929124273974492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-12492961329427983742009-01-06T11:54:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:54:00.000-08:00I was being cheap! Right now the limiting factor o...I was being cheap! Right now the limiting factor on my water time is not the wetsuit but the booties. If I ever find some that keep my feet from freezing in about an hour during winter dawn patrols, then I may need to upgrade the suit.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868824210434785847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-45768659109410544212009-01-06T11:49:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:49:00.000-08:00Roughly the same size suit as my wife. She's 5'0"...Roughly the same size suit as my wife. She's 5'0" and maybe 97 pounds or so. Interesting that you chose the Firefly GT over the PhoenixX, which uses newer technology.Craig Odahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270929124273974492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-30667322715807815022009-01-06T10:51:00.000-08:002009-01-06T10:51:00.000-08:00I have both a 5/4 and a 4/3 Firefly GT. Hotline is...I have both a 5/4 and a 4/3 Firefly GT. Hotline is the only company I've found that makes decent cold-water women's wetsuits in size 2, so I've been going with them for years. I really can't say much about durability without a base for comparison. The O'Neills I've had in the past for warmer waters haven't gotten much use. But I'm pretty satisfied with the Hotlines.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868824210434785847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317481862032788078.post-62053533445036704302009-01-06T10:19:00.000-08:002009-01-06T10:19:00.000-08:00Is that a Firefly GT 5/4mm? I think my wife has a...Is that a Firefly GT 5/4mm? I think my wife has a similar suit. How long have you had it? Do you like it? They seem very durable.Craig Odahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270929124273974492noreply@blogger.com