Demo Wetsuits?

[ChrisRaabe]

Does anyone think scuba shops should have demo suits u can try out even if it be just in the training pool, to test for comfort, fit, etc?

 

[almitywife]

the lds that hubby works at is more than happy for you to jump in the pool and try out a suit

only problem is when someone over chlorines the pool and the suit comes out bleached! (saw this last month)

considering dive shops hire suits out also i dont see why they cant have suits available for you to try out before buying

cheers

 

[ChrisRaabe]

ea I wish I could find a place that would let u try out suits first.

 

[almitywife]

i would be phoning scubatoys/leisurepro/whatever and you asking them what is their returns policy

honestly, im always amazed by the fact that we are expected to fork out hundreds (if not nearly $1K for some gear) untried and they usually come with a no returns policy

goodluck!!

 

[ChrisRaabe]

yea I agree. That's not a half bad idea for a business. Just kidding. Still wish there were places that would let u try them out, kinda like demo kayaks. Although not he se exact thing

 

[Garrobo]

I bought my first wetsuit online which was too small. Since I made arrangements to return it if it didn't fit I returned it for the next size larger, paid about $10 shipping. They actually paid for the second shipping charge. Same with a BCD I bought onine.

 

[Lead_carrier]

A lot of shops do have wetsuits to try. It's called rental. We can't possibly stock every size, combination or color. I was informed by a very knowledgeable internet diver that color does make a difference in bouyancy.

Usually tho we can get very close to what you're looking for.

 

[ChrisRaabe]

I was under the impression rental suits were generic, kinda like how rafting outfitters use the same NRS suits?

 

[johnny_bravo]

Leisurepro.com has Pressure Free Fit warranty on items like wetsuits...you can send back they pay shipping and send you a different size.

Cheers.

-J.-

 

[ChrisRaabe]

I dont really want to order a suit first. So I think all hope is lost for this lol.