One Step Closer to a Wetsuit

We’ve had some exciting prospects with wetsuits. Burl got in touch with representatives from Hotline wetsuits and NEOsport. Both companies were excited about the swim… but most encouraging, they were very supportive of our cause.


We talked with Brad from NEOsport about different suit options. He walked us through many scenarios to try to determine what combination of gear would work best. He had lots of ideas. It sounds like, once we determine the thickness we need, NEOsport will be sending us some gear :)

Hotline was equally as helpful. We have to call them back next week to talk to their designer.

Most likely we will be getting gear from a variety of sources. The conditions and needs aren’t the typical demands for a wetsuit. So, it’s going to be a matter of which combination of gear works best. Everyone we’ve talked to has been very understanding to this… they just want to see a system that works. They want to see the swim work. It's been a very encouraging experience.

Tomorrow we test a 4/3 surf suit. Not for actual swimming, but to test how warm it will keep me in the 40F water. I’ll let you know how it goes.