Simple Wet Suit Question

[Bob3]

There are some "discount brands" like ScubaMax that make suits out of the super stretch material that sell at reasonable prices.
If you can track down a dealer you may be pleasantly suprised with the cost & quality.

 

[sgtmnstr]

Have you thought about a shorty? I have both a full 3/2 and a shorty and unless you are real deep I think overheating is a bigger concern than being a little cool, particularly with the dehydration/DCS connection. We use them here for protection more than anything else, although are water is a bit warmer than were you are. I really like the shorty, easy on and off and not too hot.

 

[Winton]

1027,
I am pretty much in the same boat, I believe that we have some sort of scuba supermarket down toward I-drive, I was actually just going to pick up an XXL from ebay and live with what I get, but different suits are cut differently and trying a few on you may find one that fits.

There is always the option of going to a custom suit, you can have one cut to fit sometimes and if you find the right manufacturer, it doesn't cost you limbs or children. I think the last I knew the cost was around $350, that was a Frog's in Elait, Israel.

The other option for me is to lose 50lbs and go back to a strechy XL.

 

[jbichsel]

the recommendation of Henderson Hyperstretch. I don't own one, but have used a 7mm XL. I'm 6'1+" and about 230 lbs when I used it. I think an XL would be too tight due to your size, but the stretch and comfort is incredible.
I totally understand the budget issue and Hyperstretch at retail is pretty spendy. However, check ebay. I think Divers Discount often has 3mm and 7mm Hyperstretch for auction. Their "Buy it now" is around $245 but I saw a couple of 3mm meet the reserve for around $170 I believe.
I currently have Bare 7mm Arctic XL, I'm in Colorado, and am extremely happy with the fit. Especially for an "off the rack" suit. I think my next one will be a Bare Velocity either 5/4 or 3/2.

 

[darylm74]

Perhaps a Triple-L wetsuit might do well for you. I hear it costs a bit to get them shipped from Vietnam, like $55 to ship but their wetsuits are dirt cheap and they only charge a teeny bit more for a custom. You might end up paying more for shipping than for the wetsuit. Look in the classifieds on this forum for their website.

 

[kvl1027]

Winton: Yeah there is a Divers Direct, off of I drive. They Have a ton of stuff. I am probably going to just get the XXL and Deal with having the arms loose. Probably keep me from getting over heated in the relatively warm water.

 

[dajmitch]

KVL, I am 6'2" 240# and have a Henderson Hyperstretch XXL and it fits beutifully. I am VERY happy with it and if I were you I would save to buy one. I got lucky and found mine used, but even new, the added comfort and ease of donning are well worth the extra cash!

 

[fins]

kvl....

I'm 6'3" 240 and wear an XLT Bare 3/2 fullsuit. Cost was about $120. It's a very nice fit (xl was too short, xxl was too loose)

 

[KrisB]

I was just going to suggest the XL-Tall size. Bare uses that on many of their products and it might suit you well.