Sun Nov 21, 21 2:35 pmPatagonia R series wetsuit Yulex quality issues
I currently have an O'Neill Psycho Freak that after years of use and abuse is starting need replacing. I was thinking of trying the Patagonia R5 but have read about some quality issues over the past year. Thoughts?
Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4275 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
Out of curiosity, why are you thinking of changing suits? I just got my first Psycho Freak and am thrilled with it, but I only have two sessions with it. I'm wondering if you had issues over time?
ece85
Since 24 Mar 2020
4 Posts
Hood River
Kook
Mon Nov 22, 21 7:47 am
how long do wetsuits typically last?
I'm on the 5th season of my 4/3 and it done being useful in cold temps (anything mid sixties).
I'd say it was pretty much done by the end of my 4th season.
id say i get out 3-5 times a week during peak season (from late may through september).
is that long time? short time?
hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
799 Posts
Opinionated
Mon Nov 22, 21 8:17 am
ece85 wrote:
how long do wetsuits typically last?
I'd say it was pretty much done by the end of my 4th season.
id say i get out 3-5 times a week during peak season (from late may through september).
is that long time? short time?
I'd say you are doing really well if you get four days a week, four weeks a month, four months a season, for four years out of a suit = 256 sessions.
Most high end (super flexible) suits will generally only last about half of that time before they need some significant repairs/overhaul. The lower end suits do tend to be more durable and last longer but aren't as comfortable.
Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2099 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
Tue Nov 23, 21 9:20 amRe: Patagonia R series wetsuit Yulex quality issues
SpaceRacer wrote:
I currently have an O'Neill Psycho Freak that after years of use and abuse is starting need replacing. I was thinking of trying the Patagonia R5 but have read about some quality issues over the past year. Thoughts?
Stick with what works. Go with the Psycho Freak
I'm sure it has Rick James' seal of approval, although you'll have to visit his grave to ask him:
beech
Since 21 Aug 2010
485 Posts
Longview, WA
Obsessed
Tue Nov 23, 21 11:58 am
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
545 Posts
Vancouver, WA
Addicted
Mon Nov 29, 21 9:01 am
I do not recommend the patagonia Yulex suits. I bought an R3, and at first I was amazed at how warm and comfortable it was, even for riding the coast in the winter. However, it barely made it an entire season before the seals started cracking, flaking off, and leaking. The material they are using to seal it up is not very flexible like the stuff on the ONeill, Reef, Xcel, Mystic suits. They might have fixed this by now but I was very dismayed when I paid the extra extra for Patagucci and got a product that clearly was not tested long enough to find this obvious issue. _________________ Curious about Ocean Rodeo gear? Drop me a line or visit Windance in Hood River or go to http://www.oceanrodeo.com
Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2099 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
Mon Nov 29, 21 11:13 am
Dern wrote:
I do not recommend the patagonia Yulex suits. I bought an R3, and at first I was amazed at how warm and comfortable it was, even for riding the coast in the winter. However, it barely made it an entire season before the seals started cracking, flaking off, and leaking. The material they are using to seal it up is not very flexible like the stuff on the ONeill, Reef, Xcel, Mystic suits. They might have fixed this by now but I was very dismayed when I paid the extra extra for Patagucci and got a product that clearly was not tested long enough to find this obvious issue.
One thing you're buying when you dig deep into your pocket for Patagucci is an awesome warranty; they stand by their products. That said, they swung the batt and tried something new and it sounds like they need to work out some issues.
west
Since 09 Oct 2008
136 Posts
Lake Michigan
Stoked
Tue Nov 30, 21 6:57 am
Hotline....5 years minimum, 100 sessions a year automatic....tried and true!!!! Religious about em for over 20 years....hooded 5/4, 40 air: 40 water all day long....
Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
545 Posts
Vancouver, WA
Addicted
Tue Nov 30, 21 8:53 am
Sasquatch wrote:
One thing you're buying when you dig deep into your pocket for Patagucci is an awesome warranty; they stand by their products. That said, they swung the batt and tried something new and it sounds like they need to work out some issues.
The warranty is definitely nice but it sucks if you don't have a good backup spring or winter suit! _________________ Curious about Ocean Rodeo gear? Drop me a line or visit Windance in Hood River or go to http://www.oceanrodeo.com
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