Hi everyone!
Been lurking around for a couple of weeks, thought it was time to finally register
So I'm buying my first wetsuit in the next couple of days.
The situation:
-I'm 6'5 210lbs (1.95m , 95kg) so it's hard to find a suit that fits me off-the-rack (though not impossible)
-I live in Brazil. Gear here is ridiculously expensive. I have to buy abroad (USA) and have it shipped here
-Also, living in Brazil, I'll dive most of the time in tropical waters. However, I really want to start diving wrecks, so I will need protection.
The questions:
1) Which thickness should I go for? I'm thinking 4/3 would be a sweet spot, but should I go for a full 5mm suit? Just the thought of it already makes me hot
2) I found an O'Neil Heat (4/3mm) size XLT that looks like a good fit and the price is not bad ($244). Should I pull the trigger?
Thanks in advance!
Filippo
Been lurking around for a couple of weeks, thought it was time to finally register
So I'm buying my first wetsuit in the next couple of days.
The situation:
-I'm 6'5 210lbs (1.95m , 95kg) so it's hard to find a suit that fits me off-the-rack (though not impossible)
-I live in Brazil. Gear here is ridiculously expensive. I have to buy abroad (USA) and have it shipped here
-Also, living in Brazil, I'll dive most of the time in tropical waters. However, I really want to start diving wrecks, so I will need protection.
The questions:
1) Which thickness should I go for? I'm thinking 4/3 would be a sweet spot, but should I go for a full 5mm suit? Just the thought of it already makes me hot
2) I found an O'Neil Heat (4/3mm) size XLT that looks like a good fit and the price is not bad ($244). Should I pull the trigger?
Thanks in advance!
Filippo