I am a larger sized female, I also, usually, wear about a 3X in most clothes. I even wear a 4X T-shirt, because I like the coverage. I wear a Diva LX large, I also had doubts before I bought it. I had to buy it sight unseen because the dive shops in my area didn't have the large size. Although, I did get to try on the next smaller size and it almost fit, so I figured the large would probably be a safe bet. The LDS where I bought mine promised me if it didn't fit they would give me my money back. I have now put 14 OW dives on mine and several pool dives before that to get used to it. I even got to drop 10 lbs. of weight in my bc. I found out that it really is true that a well fitting bc makes a difference in how much extra weight you have to carry.
If the dropped weight wasn't reason enough to rave about the Diva LX, everything about it's fit is fantastic for me. If it doesn't seem to fit right "off the rack" (and your salesperson doesn't know it) there are size adjustments on the sides, you might have to look for them they tend to hide under the back padding a little. Just make sure you fasten them back real well. If you look at the SeaQuest website (
www.sea-quest.com) you will find their fitting chart. This BC and the lower end Eva (sp?) are the 2 ladies BC with the largest sizes (inches wise).
I have seen some of your other post and I understand how you might feel somewhat frustrated about trying on the Diva LX, but I say try it. If it doesn't fit right the Eva might fit better, I think it is even larger (inches wise) then the Diva LX. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, just a good basic BC, but if it fits better that's what really matters and it is cheaper. When did we larger gals ever get a price break.
I could continue to rave on, but that would make this a very long post. Opps, too late it is already a very long post. You can't guess I really love my Diva LX. By the way, you can PM me if you have any specific questions that my rave didn't touch on or you just want to "chat".
emeyer36
