try waterproof suits ... they are as close to custom as i feel you can find and the quality is unbelievable
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Bare's suit really fits like that? My wife will be thrilled. Their size chart didn't imply that, so she went with a mens Bare Velocity stretch suit instead. Still not perfect, though.
It's okay.
Whoever can say whatever they want, and opinions are welcome....everyone has one.
My story is this:
I'm a size 18. My ideal size would be around a size 10-12, as I am about 5'-9". I'm not too bothered by what others feel "makes sense" to them in terms of my waiting to dive.
I am a practiced martial artist, I work out regularly, I have a clean bill of health, good BP and heart-rate and am an avid swimmer.
In all honesty to drop from an 18 to a 10 will take quite a while, and I just don't want to wait that long to get started. I may sell suits on EBay or just eat the cost - whatever. I'll worry about money, budget, logistics and what "makes sense" to me.
Thanks to the wonderful and constructive posts here, I have several leads on suits more in the $70-$170 range.
That being said - I DO need to lose weight, and I will do so, slowly, correctly and in a healthy manner.
Until then - I'll continue to do everything I love to do. Life is too short to wait until you're the perfect size.
BTW - Thanks, Cheddar.
Peace.