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[MsParamedic]

When you're ready for a wet suit, call Carolyn at Liquidfit

www.liquidfit.com.

She specializes in womens wet suits and gives WONDERFUL advice on cut and color choices. A 5ml one piece is WAY less than $500!

Good luck!

 

[Beetlejuice]

I'm pretty big chested, so I feel your pain. I dive cold water, and with a 7mm farmer jane and jacket most women's boobs almost disappear and mine are still noticable, but not huge. Sizing might be tough, though. I guess it depends on how thick of neoprene that will be covering and supporting you. Good luck, but don't worry, just find a suit that fits and be happy. I've found there are so many other factors to worry about when buying gear that how it makes you look isn't really a factor. Just smile and be happy with who you are.

 

[Diver Kat]

AJ .... short (5'4") and also have a large chest - I went with a Henderson Hyperstretch ..... VERY comfortable, and not at all confining. The stretch is amazing! I had used a regular wetsuit in my initial OW classes and there is NO going back once I got into the Hyperstretch. I also upgraded my BC to a Zena Zeagle which has a zip up vest front. The back, shoulders & vest front can be switched around in different sizes for a better fit at purchase. (In my case the I went to medium shoulders due to my height, but a large vest front for the chest.) Once zipped up, you can also adjust/cinch down the shoulders, around the waist and around the hips to get a good fit ......

And it doesn't hurt that most scuba gear is good old basic black - it makes things less obvious!!

Good luck in your shopping!!

Kathy

 

[aj-bubbles]

Thanks for all your help. It seems most people recommend the Henderson Hyperstretch Wetsuit. So I am going to go try that one on, as soon as I can find and LDS that carries it.

Thanks
AJ~

 

[Iloveoctopus]

My vote is a custom dry-suit. Very good at hiding almost anything.

 

[Miss Gigl]

Another vote here for the Henderson Hyperstretch if you aren't ready to go the custom route yet.

I'm pretty chesty (like 38G) and it fits me great without mashing me down too much.

Good luck

 

[seakdivers]

I have had the worst problems with my gear not fitting me! I am 5'5", which I would think is pretty normal, but my 6'2" boyfriend calls me a gnome.
Grrrrrrr.........
The real problem is my darn boobs - they are too freakin' big, and it causes all kinds of problems.....from buoyancy to discomfort from my gear. I know it seems like a silly problem, but it really does get in the way of my diving enjoyment. I would get the buggers lobbed off, but my insurance doesn't cover it any more!! (the jerks!!)
I have a problem with the top not matching the bottom as far as size is concerned. I have been looking at drysuits, and if I want one that fits the top half of me, the boot size is huge! I know I can order a custom, but it's annoying that I can't get a deal because of my proportions.

Ahh.......well I'm just venting.......:box: