noob wetsuit/fin alert

[fingerling]

@jag, big thanks! would really appreciate that, basta di lang makaabala

guys, considering the Cressi Rondine A Fins over at Scubastop, since its already on sale, baka mi nooby discount pa pala hehehe any personal reviews about said fins?

 

[Xizang]

Those are IST F1 fins. They are copies of the turtle fins. Divers Point in San Juan Metro Manila. 027253631.

 

[greataud]

Since were on the subject on equipment... My need is finding a wetsuit for a short fatman. 5'8" with alot of beer experience, 45 waist and wt is 248.5 lbs. I seem to fit in someXL for the height but not the gut,or xxxxl for the gut but not the height...you see what I mean. I wish I could take a grizzly suit and shrink it some how. Once you stop LOL can you guide me to short fat people(Chubby?) suits for cold water. I want at least a 7mm. I bought an XL one on Ebay thinking that they were sized like tshirts.. didn't work. I did like the insulation, kind of a red fuzz. Before I buy another can anyone suggest a decent place that carries something for my size. Okay, go ahead n LoL. Thanks
Audie

 

[Twomixdiver]

Since were on the subject on equipment... My need is finding a wetsuit for a short fatman. 5'8" with alot of beer experience, 45 waist and wt is 248.5 lbs. I seem to fit in someXL for the height but not the gut,or xxxxl for the gut but not the height...you see what I mean. I wish I could take a grizzly suit and shrink it some how. Once you stop LOL can you guide me to short fat people(Chubby?) suits for cold water. I want at least a 7mm. I bought an XL one on Ebay thinking that they were sized like tshirts.. didn't work. I did like the insulation, kind of a red fuzz. Before I buy another can anyone suggest a decent place that carries something for my size. Okay, go ahead n LoL. Thanks
Audie

The solution is a custom wetsuit. Though I would suggest you consider a SEMI-DRYSUIT if not a DRY-SUIT if your prerequisite is "at least 7mm". The price difference , however, between that of SD or DS over that of a wetsuit may be substantial. But I think a SD or DS would have the advantage of greater comfort and ease of use.



Where do you dive that's so cold?

 

[stormrider]

@jag, big thanks! would really appreciate that, basta di lang makaabala

guys, considering the Cressi Rondine A Fins over at Scubastop, since its already on sale, baka mi nooby discount pa pala hehehe any personal reviews about said fins?

I got to try a friend's Rondines and they're stiff. Only for those with strong legs. Check out TUSA Imprex Tri-Ex (good reviews) too (Scuba World).

 

[fingerling]

@everyone

thanks for all the thoughts guys... these are my choices so far...

Fins: ScubaPro Jet Fins, Black Medium 64.95@Leisurepro - the Apollo Bio Splits would have been my first choice since I've read great reviews about it, but are quite expensive @ 150+, i'll get spring strap locally also.

Suit: Might just buy locally so I can fit them... and for argument's sake, how bout this one (and yes, i'm still getting a full suit)

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/BREPS.html

 

[shugar]

Jag, where do you buy the spring straps over there? They seem to be cheaper there, I might get a pair.

www.scubastoponline.com hehehehehe

seriously, PM gordon (twomixdiver), he's got 2 or 3 different spring straps in the shop so don't know w/c one you want... he'll be able to also give you the final price

Jag

 

[shugar]

i don't know if it's the picture or the design... but don't they look like moobs? pretty fugly ones at that :l:

Jag

PS
and i'm of the "support-your-LDS" mindset, especially in the philippines where shipping from the US will cost you an arm and a leg anyway

 

[iris_ice]

@everyone

thanks for all the thoughts guys... these are my choices so far...

Fins: ScubaPro Jet Fins, Black Medium 64.95@Leisurepro - the Apollo Bio Splits would have been my first choice since I've read great reviews about it, but are quite expensive @ 150+, i'll get spring strap locally also.

Suit: Might just buy locally so I can fit them... and for argument's sake, how bout this one (and yes, i'm still getting a full suit)

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/BREPS.html

B for buperman? or bingerling?

 

[shugar]

B for buperman? or bingerling?

"bing" it's his name...

Jag