Different activities require different pieces of equipment – that much is obvious. Yet, when we say this your initial thought may be the actual gear to do the ‘thing’ rather than peripheral kit like your wetsuit.
Take stand up paddle boarding for instance. We get a lot of questions and queries about wetsuits for SUP. Wetsuits for stand up are all well and good but the fit is important. And keeping your most paddled environment in mind is also key.
5/3mm chest zip Gulf Stream Yamamoto neoprene winter wetsuit (men).
All sizes in stock of North Coast Wetsuits Gulf Stream front entry / mini chest zip 5/3mm winter wetsuit steamer. Updated for additional performance.
NCW’s 5/3mm winter chest zip streamer wetsuits been very popular for a number of years and now come with some new features:
- Now built with Yamamoto 100% lightweight high stretch limestone neoprene which is more eco friendly.
- Double glued and double blind stitched seams.
- Fully taped internal seams.
- Chest and back panels feature durable anti wind chill finemesh neoprene exterior and plush lined heat holding insulative interior.
- Interior lining made with low water absorption materials for quick drying.
- Anti-flush envelope overhead entry system.
- Tape and liquid welded reinforced overhead seam closures.
- Snug fit anti-flush wrists with internal silicon grip tape.
- Rubberised anti-flush neck lining.
- DuraFlex reinforced kneepads.
- High quality YKK metal zip.
- Anatomical suit shaping.
- Our new neoprene blend is more scratch / snag / velcro hook resistance than standard neoprene.
This wetsuit will keep you amazingly warm in the coldest waters, such as the UK and Northern Europe. It works well for surfing, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing, siton kayaking and a whole host of other watersports. We get a lot of recommendations from wild and open water swimmers that find this suit really flexible to swim in and durable too, take a look at our wild swimming knowledge page here. If you’re looking for performance, quality and a product that won’t let you down the NCW Gulf Stream 5/3mm winter wetsuit is just the ticket.
Check out the review from SUP Mag UK HERE
A note on ankle and wrist seams. All seams are snug fitting and prevent flush. Silicone anti slip stops riding up.
Size guide below. For any sizing questions get in touch.
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Size |
Height |
Chest |
Waist |
Hips |
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Extra Small |
5’2″-5’4″ |
32″ – 34” |
25″-27″ |
30″-33″ |
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Small |
5’4″-5’7″ |
34″-36″ |
27″-29″ |
32″-34″ |
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Small Tall |
5’8″- 6′ |
34″-36″ |
27″-29″ |
32″-34″ |
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Medium Small |
5’6″-5’9″ |
36″-38″ |
29″-31″ |
32″-34″ |
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Medium Small Tall |
5’10”-6’4″ |
36″-38″ |
29″-32″ |
32″-34″ |
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Medium Short |
5’4” – 5’7” |
38″-41″ |
31″-34″ |
35″-39″ |
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Medium |
5’8″-5’10” |
38″-41″ |
31″-34″ |
35″-39″ |
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Medium Tall |
5’11”-6’4″ |
38″-41″ |
32″-34″ |
36″-39″ |
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Medium Large |
5’10”-6’4″ |
40″-44″ |
35″-37″ |
38″-41″ |
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Large Short |
5’7″-5’11” |
42″-45″ |
35″-38″ |
40″-43″ |
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Large |
6’0″-6’5″ |
42″-45″ |
35″-38″ |
40″-43″ |
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Xtra Large |
6’2″-6’5″ |
44″-47″ |
37″-39″ |
42″-45″ |
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Xtra Xtra Large |
6’2″-6’5″ |
46″-49″ |
39″-42″ |
44″-46″ |
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For instance: if you’re predominantly paddling on flat water, with little to no water moving, and not falling then you’ll probably be better off in garments like NCW strides/leggings and a thermal rashvest. If you’re taking dunkings often then perhaps a wetsuit would be better. But you’ll only need a summer type rather than full on 5/3mm Gulf Stream steamer. And then, keeping actual fit in mind, a little looser is a good idea. This so you can have full freedom of movement with your upper body. Paddling, after all, requires this.
If you’re a stand up paddle surfer, frequenting wave venues, something tighter that’ll stop water flush when you bail is a good idea. The fit of your wetsuit therefore needs more of a tailored approach.
2.5mm Super Stretch Unisex Neoprene Sea Strides / Sea Legs / Trousers / Leggings
2.5mm Super Stretch Neoprene unisex multi-purpose Sea Strides / Pants / Trousers / Leggings
Super warm and comfortable with a drawstring waist. We’ve used full super stretch on these so they can be tailored for a close snug fit to keep you cosy and warm.
Our unisex sea strides are about pure comfort. Being applicable leggings for a wide variety of watersports, including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and surfing (during warmer months), there stretch properties are unsurpassed giving users supreme comfort and performance without compromise on fit. Using in tandem with NCW’s thermal rashvests our neoprene pants can be a good alternative to a summer wetsuit. Warm, yet flexible, these trousers should be an essential part of any water user’s kit bag. Also applicable for off season non-immersive applications such as SUP / kayak race training on flat water or base layer beneath standard winter wetsuits.
Hate getting into wetsuits ? try a pair of these and one of our various neoprene rash vests for a great warm combo with the need of getting in and out of a wetsuit.
Could be great option for cold temperature OCR races and mud runs too!
Size Guide for Sea Strides (waist size) :
XS = 24-28″ height to around 5’4″ (women’s 6-8)
S = 26-30″ height to around 5’8″ (women’s 10-12)
S = 26-30″ height to around 5’8″ (women’s 10-12)
M = 30-34″ height to 5’9″ (women’s 14-16)
MT = 30-34″ height 5’10” to 6’1″ (TALL women’s 14-16)
L = 34-38″ height 6 foot plus (women’s 18-20)
XL = 38″-42″ height 6 foot plus (women’s 22-24)
Note that women’s dress size is just a guide PLEASE check your measurements and we can alter these to suit and fit for a small fee too!
Remember all North Coast Wetsuits kit is designed with valuable rider feedback and with you the waterman/women in mind….Adopt, Adapt, Evolve.
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In a nutshell, if you’re after a wetsuit or wetsuit apparel – such as strides and thermal rashvest for flat water paddling – the best advice is to give us a call and discuss your wants/ needs. That way we’ll be able to advise you accordingly.
1.5mm Neoprene Thermal Long Sleeve Rash Vest (unisex fit)
One of our most popular accessories for anyone playing in the water is our long sleeve neoprene rash vest. These are made from a specially formulated neoprene thermal watersport material mix which is 90% neoprene and a 10 % mix of nylon / lycra / thermal jersey. This gives warmth, stretch, flex and durability. Popular with Guys and Gals too.
They are quick drying and super stretchy making them proper warm and very comfortable to wear. You can wear one of our long sleeve neo rashies on it’s own in warmer waters or add a layer under your wetsuit if you feel the cold and it’ll keep you really warm. They are great for extending the season of your summer suit, turning it from 3mm core to a 4.5mm core and the arms from 2mm up to 3.5mm. Ideal if you don’t want to surf through the winter but feel the cold.
They are equally useful for surface sports, like surfing, water-skiing and body boarding and also great when you are out on your SUP board if you don’t want to wear a full wetsuit but you are feeling the chill. They completely wind blocking being mainly neoprene. This item is also very popular with OCR / MUD RUN / TOUGH MUDDER event entrants too as they are far, far warm than a standard thermal under amour type top.
Six sizes as available below, these have plenty of stretch so chest size is really a good indication of what size you’d need :
Small up to 37 inch chest (up to 94cm) (women’s 10)
Medium 38/39 inch chest (96 – 98cm) (women’s 12)
Large 39/40 inch chest (99 – 101cm) (women’s 14)
XL 40/41 inch chest (102 – 105cm) (women’s 16)
XXL 42/44 inch chest (106 – 111cm) (women’s 18)
3XL 44 inch chest plus (112 – 117cm) (women’s 20)
WOMEN’S sizes 6 and 8 available in our junior range – CLICK HERE
If you’d like additional size advice on this product please drop us a line here and let us know what sport your using it for (folks like different fits for different uses) along with your chest size, waist measurement and your weight too. Note that ladies size 6 and 8 often fit the junior L & XL versions here
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