Overweight looking for suit

[scubalvrgirl]

Hello all,
I am currently a 5'2'' and 200lb female... I have always had a hard time finding rental suits that fits properly so I am looking to purchase one of my own. I don't want to spend alot of money because I am in the process of losing weight, but I find that the idea of renting suits keeps me from diving at times. I am looking forward to alot of diving this summer but am having a hard time finding a suit to purchase that would fit comfortably. Does anyone know of any brands etc. that I might try.
Thanks!

 

[spectrum]

A custom is really the way to go. The cost will be on par with a good stock suit and you will have a ready made path for alterations as you become an off the rack gal. Stretch suits are a poor solution if you really need warmth and WI you will.

We have had had experience with Horizon, working through LiquidFit at the time. WetWear frequently gets high marks here. Other sure sure to chime in. If your local shop represents a custom house consider going that route so they can measure and take some responsibility.

More here.

Pete

 

[diveprof]

Welcome to AquaFlite Custom Wetsuits, Skins, and parkas
and
Welcome to Wetwear - Custom Wet Suits of Rubatex Neoprene for Scuba Diving and All Water Activities

sometimes, the best fit is a custom suit. These two have good reputations. Might see if Bare wetsuits will also work. Remember a poorly fitting wetsuit is a poor choice. If it is loose, it ain't warm.

 

[blkirk91]

A good custom suit manu, will down size your suit as you down size and either chage you nothing or a minimal fee

 

[LivBlue]

For real girl... Henderson. Just look for something appox your height. Then try it on. Yes yes I know your looking at the weight and thinking NO NO NO I'm not that weight. Just try it on. These are the streachyest suits I've ever ran into. I ran your BMI and you and I are the pretty close to the same I'm 5 9 240 and in a 14 suit. So all things being about mathematically equal you should be able to try on of their suits on in a 2 or 4. It'd be worth a try anyway.

They are expensive suits but you might have some luck getting last years model for less. Compared to my previous "normal" suit this one fits, not to long, and I can get in and out of it really quick. I love that suit.

 

[Hatul]

I agree with the custom route and as someone pointed out they can take in your suit as you lose weight. It's no fun to dive in an ill fitting wetsuit.

With custom make sure you have a friend measure you out according to instructions very carefully and more than once.

Adam

 

[scubalvrgirl]

Thanks everybody! I think I am going to go the custom route! Hope to be diving in my new suit soon!

 

[JJEH]

for real girl... Henderson. Just look for something appox your height. Then try it on...

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