Fusion Question - not sure if mine is oversize or normal

[carry93]

Hi all,

I am a newbie to the family of Fusion. I just got mine on yesterday. I am 5'8.5" with 160 lbs. My size can pick both SM size OR L/XL size. Finally I went for the L/XL one and it arrived yesterday.

Since this is my first time trying Drysuit, I am not sure if mine is too large or this is normal. Thus, I would like to seek advice from you all.

I put the drysuit on with underwear only (just like MK0), I feel like a bit long for my body but this is still acceptable. I then put the suspension belt on and adjust the length to the shortest and I put the drysuit on.

Here is my queries, I feel the zip and upper part is quite loose and also I feel my back (backpad soft cushion part) is quite loose and it feel like a sheld swollen. Pls. see the picture.

If there is anyway to solve this or make it flatten? Or this is normal one I am in water and put my backplate on?

Thanks a lot everyone.

Happy and safe Diving!

 

[TSandM]

This looks pretty normal.

The key to the Fusion is that it doesn't HAVE to fit like a standard laminate drysuit. You will find that the extra fabric simply crushes and you don't notice it at all.

When my Fusion (S/M) is down for any reason, I dive my husband's L/XL instead. Works just fine.

 

[HenrikBP]

It may look a tad looser than other Fusions I've seen, including my own. I'm 5' 10" (on a good day) and about 195 lbs (on a good day ) with a bit of centralized "bioprene". Inseam about 30", waist about 33". My L/XL Fusion fits me well except for arms a tad too long and it's a bit tight in the calf section.

I'd try the suit with the thickest undergarments you'll be wearing before making any decisions though. It might be worth trying to get into a size S/M as well, just for comparison.

Henrik

 

[TSandM]

From the experience of people here, if you are on the cusp between two sizes, ALWAYS pick the bigger one.

 

[scubamountaingirl]

looks normal to me also. are you comfortable in it? will you be diving with a mk0 (LOL) or will you have more padding on? as you change your undergarments the suit will adjust...as lynne said better to have more than need more..

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[carry93]

Hi TSandM, Henrik and scubamountaingirl. Thanks indeed for your advice. Since I am new to Drysuit and this is my first one. Thus I have such query, thanks and I will have more to share after my first dive.

I think chance of getting MK2 or above is less as I am in Hong Kong and dive in S.E. Asia (tropical) most of the time. The water temp here is around 15-30 degree Celcius (59F - 86F)

The reason I raised this topic is because I feel like the inner core and also the softpad squeezing at my back and got swollen a bit like a ninja turtle and thus I ask if this is normal.

Now I feel lot more better and can't wait to try out in water coming weekend. I hope it won't induce much drag for the excessive material.

Thanks again for TSandM's advice always go for a larger one.

Thanks again everyone and Happy New Year!

 

[WHITES Justin]

Hi TSandM, Henrik and scubamountaingirl. Thanks indeed for your advice. Since I am new to Drysuit and this is my first one. Thus I have such query, thanks and I will have more to share after my first dive.

I think chance of getting MK2 or above is less as I am in Hong Kong and dive in S.E. Asia (tropical) most of the time. The water temp here is around 15-30 degree Celcius (59F - 86F)

The reason I raised this topic is because I feel like the inner core and also the softpad squeezing at my back and got swollen a bit like a ninja turtle and thus I ask if this is normal.

Now I feel lot more better and can't wait to try out in water coming weekend. I hope it won't induce much drag for the excessive material.

Thanks again for TSandM's advice always go for a larger one.

Thanks again everyone and Happy New Year!

PM sent.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

Don't worry my friend...the SM/Md skin we are talking about (PMs) will fix this issue. Just wanted to post this here in case anyone else is having the same issues.

 

[Molecule]

Carry93:
It would be interesting to see a User Review on Fusion Tech in Tropical Water. If you can put it some time when you have it tested. I travel back S.E. Asia every couple years.

Mike:
Thanks for posting the solution of this concern, and will keep this in mind. I have been searching this for the past couple days. Got mine from a LDS and the fit seemed to make the same way as Carry93's did. Mine is L/XL, I am 5'-10, 155#.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

Carry93:
It would be interesting to see a User Review on Fusion Tech in Tropical Water. If you can put it some time when you have it tested. I travel back S.E. Asia every couple years.

Mike:
Thanks for posting the solution of this concern, and will keep this in mind. I have been searching this for the past couple days. Got mine from a LDS and the fit seemed to make the same way as Carry93's did. Mine is L/XL, I am 5'-10, 155#.

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