Yes! We scored a Rip Curl H-Bomb wetsuit to demo. For those that don’t know, this is Rip Curl’s battery operated wetsuit that features heat coils integrated into the back panel of the suit. The current water temp is 1C (33F) so we still have good testing waters. It’s the first one in Canada (that we know of) and probably one of the first third party reviews around. Have a look to see how it performs and the donkey notes.
And needless to say, Lance has mostly recovered from surgery. Mostly. I think I smell a cortisone shot.
Now, it has been awhile since the last episode but we had a mini PR campaign to promote the show and attract some sponsors. If you know a potential advertiser or want to get your product on the donkey wagon drop us an email at prod[at]surfdonkey.ca. Look for more regular production again.
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April 6th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
I thought your video on the battery operated wet suit was great. Even funnier when I realized where you are from as I grew up on the eastcoast…. now on the other side. Any technology that gets us out there in our conditions is ok by me. Big improvements over the last 10 years sure make it more comfortable. Keep it up.
April 6th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Thanks Ralph!
Hope you can get back and we’ll turn the camera on you
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Yes, even I have an old 6/4 wetsuit/straight jacket that pales in comparison to the new stuff.
Craig
April 8th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Hi Guys,
Great video – nice one!
We have had a couple of H-Bombs in the shop and they have generated a lot of interest. We tested one out just before Christmas at our local break near Bournemouth, UK and were stoked with how well the suit kept the cold out. The battery pack looks a bit hefty when it is in the box but once it is installed in the suit you forget you are wearing it.
April 8th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Thanks!
Someone had brought up the point of falling on the battery pack but I’m not sure if that is an issue. Thoughts?
Also I checked out your site and location. Is that a huge beach break in front?
First results are definitively cozy! We’d like to see how it performs over time. Keep us updated too.
Thanks
Craig
April 15th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Yeah the local shop here has one as well, I never heard of it, was curious to know the $1000 pricetag! Then i took a closer look and noticed the coils. Same as ralph here, miss the east coast, a friend of mine and I are going to come out there to shred some waves, gonna bookmark your page, got here from a add/link on magicseaweed.
April 15th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Thanks! Drop us a note if you come out. That’s some awesome photos you have BTW. Love the big air w the cityscape in the background. Very nice.
Craig
May 27th, 2009 at 9:53 am
If I pee in the wetsuit will it electrocute my ******?
June 6th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Lance,
How bout some footage of Stevie on the rock
June 6th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Got a place for us to stay?
September 13th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
god that’s cold
September 13th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
ice cubes for stones