Drysuit fit questions

[amajamar]

Obviously, fit is very important to proper use and comfort in a drysuit. However, if one is too big, what are the potential drawbacks? I just purchased a used drysuit at a good price and it is in perfect condition. Unfortunately, it is a little larger than I would like. I am tall and thin and there is more material around the hips, butt and lower leg than I would have liked. The height, chest, and shoulder area fit comfortably with a heavy undie. Range of movement are not constricted at all.

I asume that diving with a suit like this may have a couple of drawbacks. Would warmth be compromised because adding enough air to keep it warm be hard to manage, buoyancy wise? Would I need to carry extra lead to counteract additional air?

Are there any advantages to having a little more room in the suit?

Would a set of leg gaitors be beneficial?

Any advice or guidance would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!

 

[BabyDuck]

no, you only need enough air to keep some fluff in the undies. you don't have to inflate to the biggest possible ability of the suit, so you shouldn't need more lead for more air, because you shouldn't need more air.

you'll need to dive it a couple of times to make the gaiter decision. another idea, if it has attached turbosoles instead of rock boots, is fin keepers.

have fun with your new suit. it's a learning thing, that's for sure!

 

[DA Aquamaster]

You'll have a bit more drag due to the extra folds, and you want to be careful not ot overinflate the suit as managing the gas bubble is a little harder in a larger suit. And if you get it over inflated and then get inverted, it's interesting.

As Marci suggests the type of boots will dictate some decisions as you want to ensure your feet will stay in the boots/fins.

 

[Techguy]

I also had a similar questions I am looking to buy a used dry suit but I am a Size small and I am finding that they are hard to come by. Would there be similar down falls if i got a medium?
thanks for all the feed back.