Baller WBLskier Posted September 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2015 Does anyone use a Camaro heater top? Do you like it? Do they run true to size? I'm trying to decide between a large or medium. I am 5'9 165. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted September 1, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted September 1, 2015 At 6'2" 170 the large is a pretty good fit. The sleeves are much to short, but that's kind of a feature. My guess for you would be medium, because you want it tiiight. But to get the best possible advice contact @waterskigirl either via PM here or by starting from robbysskipshop.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted September 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2015 I love mine. I'm 185, 5'10, and the large fits me just right. I agree with @Than_Bogan that the medium would be the best fit for you. They need to fit like a second skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Love mine too. I'm 5'9" 163 and Medium fits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slalom frog Posted September 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2015 6', 180. Mine is an XL but I could stand to be in a large. Great top, best that I have ever personally owned or used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WBLskier Posted September 2, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 Anyone have the "Titanium" heater top? I found one on clearance for a great price, but I am wondering if the "black tec" is the better one to get...thoughts? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted September 2, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted September 2, 2015 Many swear by the titanium. It is silly-thin but still pretty warm. For me personally, I can't tell any difference in restriction -- they both are negligible. So I prefer the even-warmer blacktec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TallSkinnyGuy Posted September 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 I have the titanium top but have never tried the blacktec. I really like the titanium version. However, I think the key to its success is for it to be very snug so that it doesn't let much water in. Fortunately, the material is very stretchy, so even when it is quite tight it is still comfortable and allows free movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I just picked up one of the new Blacktech Skin 1.5 tops. It's amazingly warm and stretchy, just like everything else they make. I also bought one of their Titanium 3mm full suits but won't get to try it for a couple months. I'll report back if someone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glydon Posted September 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 @Than_Bogan where are you buying ? Canadian dollar is SILLY devalued right now so may have to hold off ! Fall season has fell here in Atlantic Canada!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrennanKMN Posted September 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 I just bought a medium blacktec 1.5 top. I am 5'11" and 145 lbs. The arms and waist fit nicely. The midsection is not form fitting on me - it is too loose. All the length's are perfect, but the mid section is too large to fit super tight. Not sure if I should have bought a small or not. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WBLskier Posted September 2, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 FYI--REI outlet store has Camaro titanium heater tops on clearance (plus additional 20% off by 9/7/15) in most sizes. $61 after discounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 REI has 1 mm Titanium full suits for 209 with an additional 20% off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dvskier Posted September 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks @WBLskier! I just ordered my Camaro heater top. Great buy, won't need it until mid November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller waterskigirl Posted September 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 FYI-REI titanium tops that are on sale and not what the other guys on this thread are talking about they are very different that is why they are less $$$$, not bad just different. I used to carry those people had issues with the waist being too big, if you have issues with the Modetec or Blacktec being a little wide at the waist the Titanium are crazy wide. So, Titanium is not Blacktec or Modetec 3 completely different products... Hope that helps clear any confusion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted September 3, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted September 3, 2015 I stand corrected! I have no idea what the titanium is, apparently. But blacktec and modetec are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller igkya Posted September 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 3, 2015 I have a Blacktec 1.5 top and think its great, size xl so won't help you much Water was 67 today and I was warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller waterskigirl Posted September 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 3, 2015 Than, you are not wrong...Camaro uses the word way "Titanium" too randomly in my opinion... Titanium products tops, shorts, tanks, farmer johns, gloves and long pants that say Titanium on the front are the 2mm reversible, black neo on one side silver on the other less form fitting than the Blacktec and Modetec. Modetec has a titanium "coating" hence some of the confusion, REI is calling the suit they are selling Titanium when it is actually the Modetec. They are .5mm and Titanium is the exterior coating and those are old 2014 suits truly not are warm as the Blacktec. Really depends on your climate and use... My opinion is Modetec is great for early spring, fall and cool nights and mornings in summer in the cooler climates, the southern USA anytime (ie Florida) and those who never get cold. Blacktec would be better suited for the rest, then we could get into which mm Blacktec would be best, but I will leave that for another time. Again trying to clear some confusion, hopefully not add to it! One last thought... that is a common mention through these Camaro posts the waist in the tops is often where they run big, you can avoid that by sizing down or buying a shorty or full suit where it does not matter as much... Whew, sorry so long winded... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TallSkinnyGuy Posted September 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 3, 2015 I think the top REI is selling that WBLskier mentioned above is the 2mm just as waterskigirl described above. I have that same top with black on one side and silver on the other and it has the exact same graphic shown in the REI picture. Mine is definitely 2mm and the top described on the REI site says it is 2mm. Anyway, I agree with the statement that this top is a bit too wide at the waist, but that is my only complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 3, 2015 I am a little thicker around the waist than I would like. I will see how it fits. Maybe I should have ordered the XL instead of the XXL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwroblew Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 yes a little to wide at the waist, but it is still a great top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinWiedmer Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 5'9 150. I have medium and it works wonders, fits great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 15, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 15, 2015 I ordered the XXL off the special and just returned it. I wasn't crazy about the way it fit and the arms were longer than I liked. The XL might have been a better fit but I decided I was okay with the heater top I have and can wait to get a latest edition Camaro next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cobber Posted September 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hey guys I am looking at buying a Camaro Blacktec Pro 1mm rash guard, Is this a good rash guard or is the 1.5mm that much better, and approximately how much should it cost? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller waterskigirl Posted September 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 16, 2015 Lots of good deals out there...as the Baller deal here...the Blacktec line products go from 1mm-2mm, but the name for the entire Blacktec line is Blacktec 1.5... confusing??? Yes totally! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted September 16, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted September 16, 2015 I highly recommend Robby's Ski Shop for buying Camaro gear. Typically right at the best price anywhere AND you know you will be treated right. Maybe most importantly, she knows wtf she is talking about, so can steer you to the right gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller perfski Posted September 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 17, 2015 If we can help we have a great selection of Camaro suits and tops. Call the shop @407-859-7544 or heres a link to our website. http://www.perfski.com/index.php/brands/camaro.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted October 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2015 +1 what @Than_Bogan said. Great customer service after the sale, too. I must add that the same can be said for @perfski . Can't go wrong either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldManRiver Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I just got my shorty from Robby. She is top notch. I got an XL that was a little tight in the upper body, so we did an exchange for XXL. Shipping time, reasonableness for my selecting a wrong size, and turnaround time was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted October 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2015 Last year, I bought 6 BlackTech's for various people at our lake. To spread the love around, I ordered 3 from Performance and 3 from Robby. Great customer service from both. Like @ToddL said, you can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller colo_skier Posted October 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2015 Everyone needs to understand that these are not your standard wetsuit. They are remarkably warm but very fragile. Even being very careful I still have to seam seal were my short fingernails cause minor surface tears. Still never going back to my drysuit (that leaks) as the Camaro is warmer. Also have to agree with the comment that not all camaros are equal. A guy at our lake got one of the "cheaper" thicker Camaro and it was much more like a normal wetsuit. It was more restrictive and was not as warm, sent it back and got one of @waterskigirl style. I have to thank @Chuck_Dickey for introducing these to me and @Horton for supporting it with a real world review. Never would have purchased since it hard to understand the effectiveness of these suits until you try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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