Everdry 4 sizing, or "Is this suit too big?"

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Hi everyone,

I'm shopping for a used dry suit, just tried on a M and XL Scubapro Everdry 4 in like-new condition. I'm 5'10, ~182 lbs so should be in the upper end of the M, but the matching M undergarment was too tight all around and I could barely fit into the suit while wearing it. The XL should be way too big by the numbers, but actually seemed to fit ok with a bit of room wearing an L undergarment. The only problem is the legs were too long and had to be rolled over above the knee. Should this be a deal breaker? For reference seller is asking $500 for suit, undergarment, hose, bag, hood, seems like a great deal if it fits. This is my first drysuit so not totally sure what's a good fit. Photo attached, appreciate any feedback.

 

[MB NZ]

It will work. It doesn't look like there is so much spare material that there will be an issue with buoyancy, BUT it doesn't look right. If that doesn't matter to you and it's a really good deal, go for it. You could get it altered, but that will of course be more expense.

 

[happy-diver]

‘The bitterness of an ill fitting drysuit remains​

long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten?’​

Benjamin Franklin

What happened to your head mate?

 

[hfx]

What happened to your head mate?

It's blown up from trying to find a decent suit that fits well, is cheap, and can be dived right away.

 

[happy-diver]

Ha ha ho ho ho hahaharff yeah it's like that, I've almost suffocated a few times penetrating the neck seal
It's just that I usually start my cool decent cheap dived right away stuff searches about a year or two ago

Especially when the head is already puffered up from Christmas spirits and Coca-Cola

 

[Still Kicking]

First, a little extra material at the knees can be more comfortable when climbing ladders etc., so not necessarily a bad thing.

Second, how is the crotch? (Sorry to get personal). If the legs are too baggy and therecis room in the crotch, try pulling the excess material up to the waist and wear a rubber weight belt to keep it up even if you don't put any weight on the belt. A belt also slows down the migration of air to legs and feet which can be helpful.

Lastly, before you buy, make sure you do a proper leak test. Some of those suits were prone to leaks through the neoprene.

 

[hfx]

First, a little extra material at the knees can be more comfortable when climbing ladders etc., so not necessarily a bad thing.

Second, how is the crotch? (Sorry to get personal). If the legs are too baggy and therecis room in the crotch, try pulling the excess material up to the waist and wear a rubber weight belt to keep it up even if you don't put any weight on the belt. A belt also slows down the migration of air to legs and feet which can be helpful.

Lastly, before you buy, make sure you do a proper leak test. Some of those suits were prone to leaks through the neoprene.

The suit seems to fit well throughout the torso including the crotch. It's just long in the legs and roomier in the shoulders. It seems like these suits are designed for very slim body types, which I no longer have.

The belt is a good idea, I'll consider that. I'm not sure it's realistic to borrow the suit from the seller just to leak test it, not sure he would go for it.

 

[Still Kicking]

I'm not sure it's realistic to borrow the suit from the seller just to leak test it, not sure he would go for it.

Just beware ....there's a reason they were nicknamed Neverdry.

 

[mr_v]

Look, this isn't what you want to hear, but the suit is too big on you. Don't forget that you'll add air to the suit, so a tighter fitting suit will fit you okay. The suit's arm/shoulder area is too loose. The legs are too long. While you don't want suit that is super tight, compressed neoprene stretches and molds to your body. A used suit that is too large for you is a no-go. You'll regret it, especially when you get a proper fitting suit.

 

[hfx]

Look, this isn't what you want to hear, but the suit is too big on you. Don't forget that you'll add air to the suit, so a tighter fitting suit will fit you okay. The suit's arm/shoulder area is too loose. The legs are too long. While you don't want suit that is super tight, compressed neoprene stretches and molds to your body. A used suit that is too large for you is a no-go. You'll regret it, especially when you get a proper fitting suit.

Good advice, thanks. I've accepted this isn't the one.

I've also had a thought that I was trying on the M size with a fleece undergarment, which made the whole suit very tight, but probably should've tried it with just a base layer. I understand neoprene is warmer so may not need a thicker undergarment for 50-52 water? Should it fit snugly, like a wetsuit, or should there be some room?