Dry suit legs too long?

[Darkprincze]

Hi Guys,

Just recieved my scubapro everydry 4 drysuit. I ordered it on line using a supplied sizing chart so made sure my measurments were similar to the charts. And they were! Almost. Arms, legs, chest, waist etc all seem spot on. But I think the legs may be too long. It's a crushed neoprene suit and I reckon the legs are about an inch too long. If I tuck them at the ankle they seem snug enough. It has neoprene socks which are snug also so don't think there is much chance of a boot slipping off. What are your thoughts? Here are two photos if you don't mind having a look. Yes trying on scuba gear in the house is great fun, but my girlfriend struggled to pull the zip closed and the thought crossed my mind that she may not get it open again. Could have been an interesting trip to the neighbours!

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Thanks for the advice.
Paul.

 

[spectrum]

Get into the whole thing with undergarments. Now stand and chickenwing a leg like you are donning a fin and tell us if still think they are too long. Standing there you should expect to see some extra length since it's essentially a non stretch suit.

Pete

 

[Darkprincze]

Cheers Pete. I'll try that. I did do a little streching to check out movement etc, and bending over and crouching the legs did shorten a little as you said. I'll try a don fin drill tomorrow.

Thanks

 

[GrumpyOldGuy]

If the legs do end up being a bit long, you might invest in a set of gaiters. They will compress the suite around your ankles and prevent floaty feet. Definitely better than ankle weights.

 

[KD8NPB]

It looks like your crotch may be a bit low...

The test : Lay on the floor on your side, and go into the fetal position...tuck your knees up high to your elbows. Is there any binding? Is there still leftover material?

Binding? Too small. Leftover material? Some is okay, but too much will make diving difficult.

 

[RJP]

Drysuits are made for diving, not standing in your house. First drysuit? Not supposed to fit like a wetsuit...

 

[spectrum]

Cheers Pete. I'll try that. I did do a little streching to check out movement etc, and bending over and crouching the legs did shorten a little as you said. I'll try a don fin drill tomorrow.

Thanks

I missed the pictures first pass. If there is ANY extra room in there I can't imagine it being of concern. At 4mm You will need room for some form of undergarment in any sort of cold water.

 

[Darkprincze]

Drysuits are made for diving, not standing in your house. First drysuit? Not supposed to fit like a wetsuit...

Yes I bought the drysuit to go diving, but thought it a good idea to try it on first. Just wondering if it's the right size, since it's brand new I can still send it back and get a better fitting one if need be. The neoprene suits are often mistaken for wet suits I am told.

 

[FinnMom]

I'd say 1" is pretty insignificant. Extra length is also surprisingly well used up if you sometimes use undergarments with more loft. My daughter (trim & tall) dives a standard size men's neophrene drysuit with legs at least 6" too long because the boots are the right size (the kid's got hobbit feet). In 100+ dives the extra length hasn't caused any problems. Don't make a habit of swimming around vertical and inverted and the legs will stay put just fine ;-)

Gaitors are great with a membrane suit (love mine) but I don't think they'd feel so great with a neophrene suit.

 

[TSandM]

Looks like a good fit to me. As everyone above has said, you do not want it completely form-fitting, because you will put some undergarments under it.

I believe the EverDry is a full neoprene, not compressed or crushed. It does have some stretch, and can be fairly closely cut. But the photos look fine to me.