5 mm wetsuit recommendations

[Sbiriguda]

When I bought my 5 mm wetsuit they suggested me to buy a 5 + 5 mm that is a 2 pieces wetsuit both of 5 mm. Though it might sound strange, they tend to be warmer than the one piece 5 mm suits

 

[Searcaigh]

Love my Waterproof

Never been able to find a Waterproof wetsuit that fits me nicely.

Over the past 20 years I've been happy with Mares suits until I found Fourth Element, both makes fit me well off the shelf.

A wetsuit is something I'd never buy online, it's much better to go to an LDS and try a few on.

 

[rmssetc]

I need a new 5 mm wetsuit. The reviews I read on numerous websites seem overly positive. They rarely give a bed review! I like my Henderson 7 mm but would be happy to hear new options and opinions

I like my Scubapro Definition. What's distinguishes it from all the other 5mm wetsuits? Very little...but: wrist & ankle zippers, a "wristband" strap to help keep a dive computer in place, and a neck zipper. That's really the only differentiating feature -- nice to have an easy way to flush some water into the suit if you're too warm. Or for any other reason.

 

[stretchthepenn]

Never been able to find a Waterproof wetsuit that fits me nicely.
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A wetsuit is something I'd never buy online, it's much better to go to an LDS and try a few on.

Funny, that. My 5mm Waterproof fits like it was custom-cut for me. But yeah, trying on a wetsuit in person is the best way to make sure it'll fit.

 

[DBPacific]

From what I've heard about wetsuits and people not in standard size, is Hendersons are great if you're not standard in a tall and lanky way and Bare is great if you're not standard in basically any other way. I'm short, stocky, and female and Bare is the only brand that has a wetsuit that will fit me perfectly.

If you fit well in a standard size, you can go with anything

 

[Jayfarmlaw]

Deep 6 is selling off their remaining stock with the 3 mil's at $150. These are the best wetsuit bang for the buck and much warmer than any 3 mil I have dove. If they have your size left, its a great deal for everything you get.

They recommend a 5 mil minimum in the cenotes in Tulum, but I have always been warm enough in just my Deep 6 3 mil. It flows very very little water. If you pee alot in your suit, I would recommend having a pee zipper installed. The bottom 6 inches or so of the arms and legs is like a seal. $150 for a quality 3 mil with pockets sewn on is a great deal.

Good luck, I love mine.

3mm Deep 6 Wetsuit

Jay

 

[Tool Belt]

Funny, that. My 5mm Waterproof fits like it was custom-cut for me. But yeah, trying on a wetsuit in person is the best way to make sure it'll fit.

Same thing here. People have asked if is a custom suit.

 

[OceanEyes]

I’ve been wearing custom suits for almost thirty years, but needed to replace my 5mm suit in a hurry so did not have the time to have a new custom one made. I ended up with a Waterproof W4 suit that fits me almost as well as any I’ve ever had, and has more features that I like that I’d not even considered before, only thing that I’d add is a relief zipper. Your own parameters will determine which manufacturers you might consider, (i.e. I insist that a 5mm suit has ankle and wrist zippers,) but the most important thing is a proper fit. Go to one of your local shops and try on suits until one calls you “daddy.”

 

[Luca Brasi]

Does aqualung make a 5,5 wetsuit?

 

[Don Brown]

AL has the Dynaflex, you can wear it as a single or with the shorty over top.