Is it better to be tall or short in scuba diving?

[Eric Sedletzky]

Hello divers, I'm 6'3" and new to scuba diving. I was just wondering if being tall is advantageous in scuba diving because it gives me more leverage and longer limbs to propel on water?

Being tall is great but it also sucks because finding wetsuits that fit are a challenge. And hitting my head on everything. Most furniture is not made for tall people but at least cars are better.
6'4" isn't that tall but tall enough.
buying clothes is not easy, I need XLT or 2XLT
I have very long arms.
It is nice in a crowd being able to look over everyone.

 

[Blackcrusader]

Hello divers, I'm 6'3" and new to scuba diving. I was just wondering if being tall is advantageous in scuba diving because it gives me more leverage and longer limbs to propel on water?

Nope. No advantage to being tall. Humans are very slow in the water with all their diving kit on.