Question about the sizing of my Wetsuit...

[MrSmitty13]

I'm just looking for some advice on my wetsuit. I just bought a 7mm wetsuit (scubapro everflex). I also have a 3mm scubapro wetsuit. My 3mm I have no problem and can zip up all by myself, my 7mm however I can get it on and fit it all over my body with no issue but when it comes to zipping it up I need a little help. Once its on, it feels ok and I can put my arms over my head, touch my toes, and breathe ok, but that zipper is giving me problems in the back. It seems like its getting stuck coming up so it's indicating one of three things to me, #1 The zipper is not as the one on my 3mm. #2 Its typical to need to have somebody help you with a much thicker wetsuit so it is common to have problems with the zipper, or #3 its just too small.

What is your opinion?

THANKS!

 

[jwalko]

I am not sure about your 7mm, but I have a 5/4mm and I always need help zipping it up. The suit is snug, but I would not call it tight. It is very comfortable when I have it on. When I bought it, I tried on several different wet suits (I am kind of hard to fit) and this one fit great, but I've never been able to zip it by myself.

My daughter also has a 5mm and she needs help zipping hers. What I find with both of ouor suits is that the zipper will come about 1/2 way up OK, but then it binds unless you have another person helping.

I find it easier to zip if I arch my back...have you tried this?

John

 

[spectrum]

Having it fetch up on the way up is not uncommon. Try pulling over the opposite shoulder or arching your back differently. Be careful or you can nip your spine seal. In the end that's what you have a buddy for.

If your breathing is neutral then you should be OK. Another rule of thumb is that when zipping the suit (after it has settled on your body) the zipper should not be stretching the neoprene by much more than 1 inch.

Pete

 

[diver_paula]

Don't worry about it. You'll always be diving with a buddy - especially at the upcoming GLWC M&G! - so there will always be someone to help zip it up. Besides, you'll be helping many of us zip our drysuits up!

Paula

 

[MrSmitty13]

Thanks for the advice... I guess you can tell me in person if its too tight!

 

[SteveAD]

If you're not absolutely sure it's too tight then it probably isn't.