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OK.... you kitesurfers.....how much fun is it standing in a carpark with the wind whipping past your rapidly shrivelling "bits"? Not very is it? How many sessions have you bailed due to it being cold and you not wanting that cold flush when you faceplant in - degree c temps? Has it ever taken you all of the journey home, the evening and some of the next day to warm up? Do you know what Hypothermia feels like? You may be in need of a nice new drysuit then!! Sam (my boy) and myself got them this week..... it was 3degrees with 13-15mph winds.....from a Northerly direction.....Not the warmest direction! We got to the beach and the landboarders were all hiding in tents complaining of the cold..... we were worried!! To practical issues..... I got a pyro Pro..... this is the top of the range suit..... it has a front Zipper allowing self entry and exit without dislocating a shoulder.... this is important to me as I have few friends and often forget to bother taking them to the beach.... that and I travel away from home lots and get the odd cheeky session "between appointments". The Pro also has breathable panels, cutting down the cold sweat running down your neck. The Pyros are NOT made in a chinese sweatshop..they are handbuilt in Canada....this IS reflected in the price AND the quality of construction. All of the seams are well taped, the stiching is even and flat, the fabric feels very heavey duty.... very "built to last". Colour choice....NOPE... you get blue and black, good combo and not very geeky. The seals at neck wrists and ankles are a Latex/PU mix, very flexible and they are supposed to be very hard wearing... time will tell.... they do seem good though AND if damage should be done it shouldn't be the end of the world to repair/replace them. Back to the beach.... We stood there with our suits on getting our kites ready..... wondering at our sanity!! I first noticed that I wasn't cold when someone questioned our sanity at climbing into icey cold water..... I was stood there, not shivering, feeling good! Kite launched, walking down to the water with a board and a worried expression....no need! I did the..... set your face and walk resolutely into the water without crying..... my bodyglove boots did the job.... feet stayed warm! A bit further and AMAZINGLY I wasn't getting cold. Right... onto the criminally inept boarding,,,, I am great for testing these.... I hit the water HARD and at varying speeds and angles....NO LEAKS! When you get one of these... BEWARE don't have too much underneath... I nearly passed out after half an hour with the kite and several horrible splash and drag moments...... I stopped.... got out and removed some clothing..... this is amazing in the temps we had! Seriously... if you want to kitesurf ALL year in the UK in comfort get yourself one of these babies..... grit your teeth, get your wallet out and smile, you will never be cold again!! By : adamski