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Wetsuit size problem - In between sizes

Postby skubaman » Mon Nov 22, 2010 3:43 pm

Hey guys, I removed my original question since today I had a chance to try some wetsuits.
So, please ignore the answers below, and just reply to this question.

I tried the XCEL drylock 4/3 size LT and it fit well in length and comfort. There was a little bulge under the armpit. Would that be ok?
I tried the smaller size, the MT, and although length was very good in arms and legs, i felt some tension when lifting the arms or putting my chest out. I am not sure if in the water or after wearing a couple of times, it will give in, and stretch a little. What do you think?

I also tried the Rip Curl F-BOMB 4/3 in LT. Length was very good and felt snug, yet comfortable overall, except when lifting the arms. There is some tension when I lift the arms. I tried the other size, XLT and was way too big.

Is it normal that there is some tension when lifting the arm, and it will stretch once it goes in the water or I wear it a couple of times?

Thanks
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Re: Wetsuit size problem - In between 3 sizes

Postby surferdude_scarborough » Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:40 pm

Have you been to a shop and tried one on? Trusting the online sizing charts isnt wise. If you have tried it on to find out you're in between sizes then you need to find a suit that does fit. There is no point buying a suit that doesnt fit properly or you will have loose bits and it wont keep you warm. When i Bought my last suit i worked out that I would be a small on O'neills size chart but when i went and tried it on i couldn't even get into it. The medium was too big and I ended up buying a C skins suit which did fit and I love it.
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Re: Wetsuit size problem - In between 3 sizes

Postby skubaman » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:55 am

Edited.
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Re: Wetsuit size problem - In between 3 sizes

Postby PapaW » Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:10 pm

Do still think/try other suits too... each manufactures sizes differ. one cut may suit you better.
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Re: Wetsuit size problem - In between 3 sizes

Postby drowningbitbybit » Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:37 am

If you're "between 3 size options" then the suit doesn't fit anyway.
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Re: Wetsuit size problem - In between 3 sizes

Postby surferdude_scarborough » Thu Nov 25, 2010 4:01 pm

another good point.
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