NRS Men's Farmer John Wetsuit (3mm)

Great Wet Suit
November 08, 2011

Great Wet Suit. Excellent Quality. Fits true to size. It is designed to fit tight. Washes easily. Keeps you warm. Wear on very cool days only, near freezing or below. Will sweat if the temperatures are above 50.

Excellent wetsuit!
June 06, 2011

I originally purchased this wetsuit for colder weather canyoneering trips in northern AZ. It feels very well made and fits like a glove. I am 5' 10", 175lbs and a large fit me almost perfect(perhaps a little tall). Paired with th NRS 2 mm jacket this is a very versatile setup.

Pleasant surprise
March 27, 2011

I was looking for a wetsuit to use while sea kayaking and wasn't having any luck finding what I wanted in any of the local gear shops. I'm generally leary of buying this type of thing site unseen but I came across Altrec and their satisfaction guarantee so I decided to give it a chance. My new wetsuit was promptly delivered to the house and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and fit. I went out paddling this weekend and the wetsuit was exactly what I was wanting. The farmer john cut was not restricting at all. My legs stayed warm and I had the reassurance of knowing that should I fall in I was equipped to survive the ordeal.

Excellent Product
November 17, 2009

Love the wetsuit. I can move about real easy on my sit on top kayak. I am 6"0 and 200 lbs, I typically wear a large in clothing, so recommendation to the XL was the right ticket. Fast shipping! Thank you

Great Deal
August 11, 2009

Great wetsuit, one of the best values, and a must have for cold water rafting. Purchased one for me and one for my wife. Snug but perfect fit and quality.

Great product
May 08, 2008

I was quite worried about the sizing problems a few people mentioned but I followed the recommendations and it was perfect. I am 5'11" 200 lbs, 44 chest, 36 waist and the XL fit like a glove. I took it whitewater kayaking a few weeks ago in really cold water and I had to swim twice but I stayed comfortable in the water.

Great wetsuit
May 09, 2007

Great fit and very comfortable. It's built to last, too. Here's a little help for sizing - I'm 5'10" and 170-175 pounds. The large fits me very well.

Nice and good quality neoprene wet suit
September 25, 2005

I am in Argentina and I get a Long john for kayaking , it is a nice and good product. I would buy again from the same place.

Nice product - buy 1-2 sizes large
September 17, 2005

The product is well made at a reasonable price. It is sized VERY differently from T-shirts - different by TWO AND A HALF sizes. My size falls between L and XL for T-shirts - I fit into L T-shirts, although they are snug. XL T-shirts are more comfortable. The XXXL wet suit is snug but o.k. So the XXXL wet suit size falls between the size of a large T-shirt and the size of an XL T-shirt. I am 6'2" 220 pounds. Kind of strange sizing.

Good product/good price
June 04, 2005

Used it for triathlon. I got size large which was a bit snug ( I am 6ft 165 lbs ) but can't imagine I would want it bigger. Certainly warm enough ( water temp 64 degrees ). Very easy to get on and off. Good purchase/ reasonable price. Altrec shipped it on time and it arrived in good condition. No regrets. Would recommend product / Altrec

Good but tight in legs
May 23, 2005

I would love these but the legs are pretty tight on me. I have big legs however from being a backpacker, runner, and biker so I suspect most won't have this problem.

Excellent Quality
April 02, 2005

The NRS Farmer John 3mm Wetsuit is typical of what I have come to expect from using other NRS products including Little John wetsuit, Little John Hydroskin, boots, and gloves.... Excellent quality in workmanship and quality. When you are thinking of protection from cold water, NRS definately fills the bill. If possible, I highly recommend you try for sizing and fit locally before buying.

Excellant Customer service
December 03, 2004

I had a great experience with altrec.com and got the wet suit that fit me and suited my needs. A great company to do busines with.

Recommend
November 24, 2004

I am 5'6" 130 lbs and the Medium fits fairly loose on me. I am very happy with this product - plenty of space around neck and arms for paddling. I use in a touring kayak. Not sure about how warm it keeps you after getting wet - only used in in dry condtions in the 40's. I think it will be OK for 32 degrees and up. Good quality.

Great equipment for kayakers in cold water
June 24, 2004

I wore the Farmer John on a very rough paddling trip through the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. With 5 foot waves, a small craft advisory in effect, 20 mph headwinds, 70 air temp, 39 water temp, I found myself totally warm. A later immersion (on purpose) proved to me that the neoprene would keep me warm in the 39 degree water long enough to remount my kayak, even in waves. The suit is comfortable, even on hot days (for me anyway). I am glad I followed Altrec's sizing advice regarding the Farmer John running small. I am 6', 200 pounds, and am glad I ordered the XXXL - it fit perfectly. NRS charts say I should have ordered a size smaller. (My brother, 6'3", 230 lbs. tried it on, found the legs too tight and chest constricting, so he ordered the Grizzly version, and was happy with that.) The two-way zipper saves time and comfort when nature calls. Conclusion: Sturdy, warm, well made, comfortable, functionable, and affordable. Perfect in my book.