Scubapro Everflex 3mm - Sizing dilemma

[rack201]

Hi - I am wanting to buy a 3mm Scubapro Everflex wetsuit, but I have a sizing dilemma.

I am 80kg (176 lbs), 177cm (5"9') tall, with a 107cm (42 inch) chest. Per the Scubapro wetsuit sizing chart, a Medium-Regular would be about perfect, but I am told by the LDS and Scubapro themselves that this size is no longer made (I called Scubapro Asia Pac to confirm..). They say its either Med or Large.

I have tried a Medium and it was a real squeeze in the upper body, chest and arms and really restricted movement when done up (its designed for a 97-102 cm chest).

From the size chart, the Large looks ok from a chest, weight and waist point of view, but its for someone 180-185 cm tall.

So the question is, do you think the extra length will be an issue? Happy to hear input you might have.

Cheers

 

[Tortuga68]

I'm about 80kg (plus or minus ~3kg depending on the season!), 182cm (~6') tall with a 102cm (41") chest, average build. I buy semi-tailored business shirts with 79cm sleeves (40 neck) as my arms are a bit longer than 'standard fit' shirts

(for comparison purposes you can see my pic in my profile - I'm wearing a large Henderson Neosport shorty there)

I have a large 3mm Everflex steamer and it's just about perfect for me, snug without being tight. So I'd guess it would cater for someone a bit either side of my dimensions ok, which you seem to be

I wouldn't advise getting a suit you find restrictive in the changeroom, let alone underwater/with BC etc on, so IMHO you should either go with the Large or find another suit that fits you better

HTH, I paid US$99 on special for mine btw I should have bought two!

 

[rack201]

Thanks - appreciate the reply. Its the 'extra' length that concerns me. I'm not sure I'll be able to try a Large on but will look at what else is available. Really like the look of the new everflex though..