Should i buy custom size wetsuit

[DirtRider]

It seems all the mfg sizing I look at is within an inch of each other and are not my body type. I am not all that irregular though. 6'1" tall, 33" waist, 45" chest, 32" inseam. Will I fit in something like those hyperstretch henderson suits with the added stretching? Size recommendation? Is there a brand that makes suits to fit people who are a bit more fit than average? Or do I need to go custom?

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

Custom will cost big bucks. I also had a hard time finding my size but found a nice Xcel off the rack at local surf shop. Here's their size chart:http://www.xcelwetsuits.com/wetsuits/size_chart.html

Hope this helps!

Rap

 

[dbg40]

I had the same problem, im a little shorter than you, and have a 49'' chest. After looking at lots of suits I found the Scuba Pro fit best. Guess you could give that a try. Good luck!

 

[crlavoie]

It seems all the mfg sizing I look at is within an inch of each other and are not my body type. I am not all that irregular though. 6'1" tall, 33" waist, 44" chest, 32" inseam. Will I fit in something like those hyperstretch henderson suits with the added stretching? Size recommendation? Is there a brand that makes suits to fit people who are a bit more fit than average? Or do I need to go custom?

Strange, you match my exact dimensions and I thought about selling my custom Atlan but thought it would be like finding a needle in a haystack. Anyway, it wouldn't be wor the hassle where you're in Chicago.

I only paid about $350 for my custom 2 piece 7 Mil Atlan at my LDS and it was a great buy. The suit has wrist and neck seals and was far more comfortable than anything off the rack. The only reason I even thought of selling was because I'm going dry and I simply have too much gear.

I would look into custom. If you contact Atlan, they might be able to point you to a dealer near you.

 

[J75]

Before paying the big bucks for a custom suit, you might want to think about a drysuit. You have a little more leeway with fit and you can get a lot more use out of a drysuit in the Chicago area.

 

[Divedoggie]

Check out the Bare size chart: The waist on the Large Tall looks to be a bit too big, but, I'd be willing to bet it will fit.

 

[spectrum]

Bare and a few others have tall versions that may work. However I'm thinking that you may be longer than usual in the torso. I'm not as tall but have the same issue. You may beyond the range of anything off ht rack.

My wife also has a custom Atlan (Tahoe) 7mm set and it was somewhat less than the cheapest drysuit. Good stuff.

Pete

 

[cfdfirediver]

I got my girlfriend a custom Xcel and it was only 425 at my LDS. Only a few $ more than off the rack.

 

[Al Mialkovsky]

Those flexible suits will work for you just fine.

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

I got my girlfriend a custom Xcel and it was only 425 at my LDS. Only a few $ more than off the rack.

That's not bad!