Entry-budget level wetsuit

Looking for a recommendation on a budget friendly wetsuit with front/relief zipper. What do you all recommend?

NRS 3mm farmer john.  I think they are around $100.  Of course this wont cover your arms. 

NRS 3mm farmer john.  I think they are around $100.  Of course this wont cover your arms.

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NRS all the way! Come on by if you want to try some on

https://www.nrs.com/product/17272.03/nrs-mens-30-ultra-john-wetsuit 

worth every penny

Stohlquist suits are good too.  I have NRS 3mm and Stohlquist 3mm farmer johns and they are both great. I would get whichever one you can find the best deal on. They sell NRS at REI so if you are a member you get some money back at the end of the year.

Stohlquist suits are good too.  I have NRS 3mm and Stohlquist 3mm farmer johns and they are both great. I would get whichever one you can find the best deal on. They sell NRS at REI so if you are a member you get some money back at the end of the year.

I'm happy with my Stohlquist

I like my NRS 3mm, but after 30-40 trips in my hobie peddal yak, the seams in both knees are coming apart.  Currently trying to patch.  Crummy amazon neoprene that I glued into place split on my first trip out.

https://www.nrs.com/product/17272.03/nrs-mens-30-ultra-john-wetsuit 

worth every penny

U can find on Amazon for $160.

Check with Headwaters Adventure up in Redding. They carry both NRS and Stohlquist.

I started with the NRS farmer john in 2005. It's a good product. Held up great for many years.

REI has them for 149.95. Watch for the REI sales for a better deal.

https://www.rei.com/product/114947/nrs-30-john-wetsuit-mens

Al

https://www.nrs.com/product/17272.03/nrs-mens-30-ultra-john-wetsuit 

worth every penny

I second that...make sure you get a size larger than what you normally wear as they run tight.

I recommend trying them on before buying if at all possible. I had the stohlquist for a few years, but i beat it up pretty good and wore a couple holes in it.
 Switched to NRS last year, and have to say I prefer it to my old stohlquist for a couple reasons. 1st the NRS has no seams on the top where your arms protrude. At first I thought it looked kinda cheap, and didn't think much of it, but after putting some time OTW I think its much more comfortable.
2nd I prefer the the gusseted crotch on the NRS, just a superior design IMO

Depending where your at the kayak shop in Monterey has used farmer John's $30

NRS all the way. NRS products are quality overall.