barefoot suit

[floridamastercraft]

I'm looking to get a new barefoot suit whats good now adays?

[jbfootin]

I have always been a loyal Barefoot Int customer, but two weeks ago I got an Eagle suit and so far I like it. It glides good on the water and fits well. I think you will do well with either one.

[tex]

I'm wearing these-
Intensity Rocket Barefoot Suit


Eagle KSO Team Extreme

All the Vortex suits are good too.

Get something without sleeves!

I love my rocket suit. I use it for my hardcore footing. I use my Eagle for showskiing/jumping. It's a great all around suit!

[floridamastercraft]

jb

what eagle suit did you get?

[03 35th Anniversary]

I wear an eagle suit that is a couple of years old now and I love it. Still in great shape also.

[2RLAKE]

I've had a couple Barefoot Company suits, as I need a large tall. I just ordered a new one from them, they've been sold to a new company but i love their products

[jbfootin]

jb

what eagle suit did you get?
The Razor. On their web site it is listed as $359 but they were $200 at footstock. If there are any ski tourneys coming to your area, the deal will make the drive worth it.

Tex is right with the " no sleves" coment also. Much easier to get on and off.

[Rockman]

I have 3 BFIs (2 sleeves and 1 sleeveless), 1 Eagle, 1 Intensity and just bought a Vortex.

If you are just learning, I would suggest those with the most padding.

If you are a more experienced footer, I would get the one that feels the most comfortable but still has enough padding for protection.



There were a couple of threads a while back discussing barefoot suits so I would suggest doing a quick search.

[peason]

I just got a great deal on a vortex storm - thier middle of the line to replace my bright orange spiderman 1980's Intensity suit. I see very little difference in the padding of the two suits. The vortex suit has some nice features - like the reinforced crotch, below the zipper. This is the spot that my Intensity suit was failing.
I would call Lake Elmo watersports - they usually have good deals on the vortex suits. I found mine at a sporting goods store that must have had it for a long time.

[Flatwaterfooter]

I have had an intensity for the past 5 years and it has stayed in great shape. I will be looking at either that or an eagle for the coming season. For some reason it seems to have shrunk and I did not even put it in the dryer.

[atlfootr]

I'm not a fan of Vortex = China made BF Suits ( mentioned this many times before)
even if it is Scarpa that endorces 'em.

I've owned everything from homemade Levis BF Shorts, BFI, (2) Intensity's and (3-4) Eagle BF Suits but my next one's gonna be an Iron Man BFI Suit ...

Why?
Just look and feel one on and you'll know the reason!
Good Luck w/ your search :)

[Jonesy]

The new BI's are a totally different suit. At the 3 event barefoot tournaments this year there must have been 40 new people that switched to BI from other suits ! I have worn them all from Dolphin,ski warm,Intensity, eagle, vortex, and Barefoot International. I'm sticking with the BI suit !

Check out the punishment at

www.toesuporfaceplant.com/regionals_jumps.wmv

[tex]

Here is a picture of my Intensity Rocket suit. I love the thing. I have and do own, dolphin, O'neil, Ski Warm, Eagle, and Wet Tech. I have also worn countless other suits back when I was skiing. I cannot remember several makers that were good. I would still stick with my Intensity or Eagle.

[Hollywood]

Not a huge fan of the Vortex.

I can see why people love the BI stuff, it's TOUGH!

I've got a few Eagles, love them all. I would say the BarefootCompany stuff is very similar to Eagle.

A few buddies have Intensites and no complaints, I've never worn one.

Still some Dolphin/WaterWorks suits around, old technology.

O'Neill makes great wetsuits, not sure how well tuned into the barefoot skiing needs though.

WetTech, all I see from them now are 3-event bags and comp vests.

I've got a soft spot for anything CASAD, surely there are better built suits out there, but nothing beats them in the looks department!

Nice variety seen here on Erk's boat last year.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i127/Quinner2005/Picture028.jpg

[JohnnyB]

Here is a picture of my Intensity Rocket suit. I love the thing. I have and do own, dolphin, O'neil, Ski Warm, Eagle, and Wet Tech. I have also worn countless other suits back when I was skiing. I cannot remember several makers that were good. I would still stick with my Intensity or Eagle.


Tex, I'm confused, I thought you had knee reconstruction, not sex-change surgery....did you get a package deal.....the results are great8p !! Wanna go skiing :D

[tex]

Sir,
That is a TT member's daughter you are speaking about!

[Laurel_Lake_Skier]

I've got a soft spot for anything CASAD, surely there are better built suits out there, but nothing beats them in the looks department

Hollywood

You need to post a shot from this year's fall outing.....you boys were looking sharp in all that neon neoprene:D

[JohnnyB]

Sir,
That is a TT member's daughter you are speaking about!

I think I only need one guess as to who's daughter.....

Just had to take a friendly jab at ya :cool:

Must be good genetics :D

[tex]

I think I only need one guess as to who's daughter.....

Just had to take a friendly jab at ya :cool:

Must be good genetics :D
Take a stab!

[jimmer2880]

I personally own 2 dolphin/waterworks suits, my wife owns 1. Have several friends who also own them. They are great suits & will last you a lifetime. The customer service is excellent also (I only needed it because I bought a suit for my wife as a present, but it was the wrong size:o ).

[thijs]

I have a BFI and blew up the zipper with a fall last season. (Mind you the fall was bad enough to give me a black eye and a blood blister on my lip).

This season the little black panel that comes around your hips separated from the rest of the suit.

[Hollywood]

I want to say these suits are right around 20 years old. There is a glimpse of Erk's Creamsicle in the bottom of the pic.

[Hollywood]

For reference...

So if I attach more than 1 file they won't show up on their own?