dylanmatlin Posted November 16, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Hello all, I am going on Anthem of the Seas out of New Jersey on December 11th. It is obviously going to be quite cold in the beginning of the cruise before we get down to the Bahamas. I was looking into purchasing a wetsuit so I can maximize my time on the Flowrider even on the cold days. I know nothing about wetsuits, so I was wondering what is a wetsuit that you would recommend to use for the Flowrider in December out of New Jersey. Any information you can provide would be extremely helpful. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love RCI Posted November 16, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 16, 2022 It's when not in the water that you will likely get cold. You can try wearing a wetsuit but a wetsuit is designed to keep you warm while in water, not out of it. It works by trapping a thin layer of water between your body and the suit. This layer of water is warmed by your body which prevents you from losing too much heat while in the water. I would probably bring some sort of wrap/blanket/extra towels to put around you to keep you warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 16, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 16, 2022 53 minutes ago, dada2199cc said: I remember this thread from 5 years ago that SOME Flowriders had heated water: Dunno if that's still the case, tho! Yes, the Flowrider water is heated on most/all ships including Anthem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 16, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, dylanmatlin said: I know nothing about wetsuits, so I was wondering what is a wetsuit that you would recommend to use for the Flowrider in December out of New Jersey. Any information you can provide would be extremely helpful. Any 2-3 mm neoprene suit should work. The Flowrider is only open when ambient temp is above 50F (10C). As mentioned, the issue is keeping warm while waiting in line - you don’t need anything while on the wave as the water warms you up (assuming the heaters are working). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted November 16, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Flowrider is more or less a novelty it's something you try, do a few times, then move on In the end, it's not really that exciting Save the wetsuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted November 16, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 16, 2022 23 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Any 2-3 mm neoprene suit should work. The Flowrider is only open when ambient temp is above 50F (10C). As mentioned, the issue is keeping warm while waiting in line - you don’t need anything while on the wave as the water warms you up (assuming the heaters are working). I have always said a cantilevered hot tub by the wave, for the line, would be an appropriate for colder weather. Misters for hot days. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted November 16, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Just now, matj2000 said: Flowrider is more or less a novelty it's something you try, do a few times, then move on In the end, it's not really that exciting Save the wetsuit. For most folks, but too many get hooked. I wish the numbers were less, then the line would be shorter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blur Posted November 16, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, matj2000 said: Flowrider is more or less a novelty it's something you try, do a few times, then move on In the end, it's not really that exciting Save the wetsuit. For boogie yes.. for stand up no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blur Posted November 16, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: I have always said a cantilevered hot tub by the wave, for the line, would be an appropriate for colder weather. Misters for hot days. I've thought the same but would prob just make the lines worse... Lol Heat lamps over the benches would be nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blur Posted November 16, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, dylanmatlin said: Hello all, I am going on Anthem of the Seas out of New Jersey on December 11th. It is obviously going to be quite cold in the beginning of the cruise before we get down to the Bahamas. I was looking into purchasing a wetsuit so I can maximize my time on the Flowrider even on the cold days. I know nothing about wetsuits, so I was wondering what is a wetsuit that you would recommend to use for the Flowrider in December out of New Jersey. Any information you can provide would be extremely helpful. Thank you! I started with a wetsuit jacket then shorty wetsuit then to a full wetsuit... Learn from my mistake and just buy the full (doesn't have to be fancy since you aren't diving in it). If it's not cold enough for a wetsuit just a waterproof windbreaker is all you need. If it's cold enough for wetsuit you'll be happier with a full. The windbreaker will also work on top of the full wetsuit when it's windy. This was definitely needed for Canada cruises where temp stayed at 50s with wind at night. Edited November 16, 2022 by Blur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atgood Posted November 16, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 16, 2022 4 hours ago, dylanmatlin said: Hello all, I am going on Anthem of the Seas out of New Jersey on December 11th. It is obviously going to be quite cold in the beginning of the cruise before we get down to the Bahamas. I was looking into purchasing a wetsuit so I can maximize my time on the Flowrider even on the cold days. I know nothing about wetsuits, so I was wondering what is a wetsuit that you would recommend to use for the Flowrider in December out of New Jersey. Any information you can provide would be extremely helpful. Thank you! A wetsuit is not required on cold days, but it definitely can make the experience more pleasurable. I’ve seen many people survive with a supply of dry towels. Buell Surf makes great wetsuits. Look for a 3/2mm. Anything thicker is not needed. As @Biker19said, the Flowrider doesn’t operate below 50F degrees. I wish you short lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted November 16, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 hours ago, matj2000 said: Flowrider is more or less a novelty it's something you try, do a few times, then move on In the end, it's not really that exciting Save the wetsuit. Maybe it is a novelty for you... But not for others! Why don't you save your negative comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mil76 Posted November 16, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 hours ago, A&L_Ont said: I have always said a cantilevered hot tub by the wave, for the line, would be an appropriate for colder weather. Misters for hot days. The Wave House in San Diego had a hot tub on the Flow Barrel for those waiting in line. Only got to do it once years ago before it closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mil76 Posted November 16, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 hours ago, matj2000 said: Flowrider is more or less a novelty it's something you try, do a few times, then move on In the end, it's not really that exciting Save the wetsuit. My wife (the original Flow Widow) wishes you were correct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted November 16, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, mil76 said: My wife (the original Flow Widow) wishes you were correct. Mine might fight her for that title.😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mil76 Posted November 16, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 16, 2022 4 hours ago, dylanmatlin said: I know nothing about wetsuits, so I was wondering what is a wetsuit that you would recommend to use for the Flowrider in December out of New Jersey. Any information you can provide would be extremely helpful. Thank you! I have a pair of full length bottoms, a pair of shorts, and a front zip jacket. Gives me flexibility depending on how cold it is vs a full suit. You can also go thicker on the jacket and thinner on the bottoms so you are not as constrained on the legs. I agree with the earlier post that you don't need anything fancy since you are not diving in it. I just order whatever is relatively cheap on Amazon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mil76 Posted November 17, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 17, 2022 18 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Mine might fight her for that title.😂 Some day we will be on a cruise together and they can start a support group. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted November 17, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 17, 2022 15 hours ago, matj2000 said: Flowrider is more or less a novelty it's something you try, do a few times, then move on In the end, it's not really that exciting Save the wetsuit. It never ceases to amaze me when someone thinks everyone feels the same way they do about the topic. You may not like the flow rider, but there are a lot of people out there who love the flow rider, to include people who mainly cruise to ride the flow rider. Personally I am not a big fan of the flow rider, but I am not naive enough to to think everyone isn’t a fan of the flow rider because I am not one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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