NP wetsuits availability?

voy-tech · Thu Sep 24, 15 9:37 am **NP wetsuits availability?**

Hi, does anyone know any store in the area that has NP wetsuits and can order something new for spring 2016? I'm looking to replace my current summer and autumn/spring wetsuits and I like what NP surf has but it's impossible to find it anywhere and they're not responding to my emails.

jerp · Since 22 Feb 2013 450 Posts Obsessed

just my opinion of course but I would not order a wetsuit into a local store without trying it on first. fit is everything with wetsuits.

voy-tech · Thu Sep 24, 15 9:46 am

I know but there aren't that many options that I like locally :/
I've been riding in my current 5/3 fullsuit one that was ordered online a couple of years back and I have no complaints. Worst case I can always send it back (before actual use of course).

jerp · Since 22 Feb 2013 450 Posts Obsessed

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2062 Posts PNW Bigfoot

Cleanline!

voy-tech · Since 08 Apr 2014 372 Posts Seattle Obsessed **CGKA Member**

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2575 Posts The 503 METAL

You really should try the O'Neil Pyrotech with Techno Butter, especially if you surf.

voy-tech · Thu Sep 24, 15 10:42 am

I'm only looking for kitesurfing wetsuits, NP is just called NP surf as far as i know.

slacker · Since 26 Apr 2008 32 Posts Hood River

NP wetsuits are great. Performance waterwear that works for all water sports.
Local Shop:
Bellingham Kite Paddle Surf carries NP wetsuits.
2620 N Harbor Loop Dr # 18, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 775-2741
www.kitepaddlesurf.com

Slappysan · Since 13 Jun 2012 308 Posts Obsessed

You might consider ordering from Silent Sports, they have killer deals on NP stuff and with the Canadian dollar in the shitter you can get a pimp 5/3 for $115 + tax + shipping, but be warned shipping isn't cheap.

I love my NP suits and I've ordered 2 of them from Silent Sports and got the third at KPS. As stated you can also order from KPS in Bellingham and you'll get no tax and free shipping. The KPS guys are great.

I ride with the hooded 6/5/4 Mission FZ and a 5/3 Mission FZ. Great suits.

C Johnson · Since 17 Apr 2009 853 Posts Seattle Opinionated

Check with big winds. Cabrinha and NP surf are the same company so they can probably order whatever you're looking for.

I had the oneill psycho 3 for 2 years and then switched to the NP surf edge last year. The oneill definitely was more stretchy and it's a good suit for surfing but it's also falling apart and gets balloon legs way too easily when kiting. The edge suit is stiffer but holding up much better and doesn't balloon leg near as easily.

KitePaddleSurf is also a good option if you're going to be headed up to bellingham

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2062 Posts PNW Bigfoot

voy-tech · Wed Sep 30, 15 8:20 am

I talked with people in at Big Winds as well as KitePaddleSurf in WA. And the conclusion was that they all found out that NP wetsuits are not as durable as O'Neill or ION and that's the main reason they stopped carrying those. While Big Winds works a lot with Cabrinha they stopped working with NP so they cannot order one for me. I ended up ordering O'Neill Mutant 5/4 as the new autumn/spring wetsuit.

C Johnson · Since 17 Apr 2009 853 Posts Seattle Opinionated

I've had NP (formerly NPX) suits for many years and they did have some quality issues a couple years ago. Right around the time the name changed from NPX to NP it seemed like the quality improved significantly.

voy-tech · Wed Sep 30, 15 11:16 am

mxwllms · Since 26 Jul 2006 110 Posts Boring, Or Stoked

I just got a new np from Kitepaddlesurf in Bellingham last season and I'm real happy with it. they have a much larger selection in store so I just called them and ordered what i wanted... as far as baloon legs go, I had major problems with it in the past and didnt like using velcro around my ankles so I used a soldering gun and melted little holes near the ankles so they drain quickly and the holes dont fray. works awesome, and i do it on all of my suits now