Yoshua
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So I went to a LDS this weekend with the intent to purchase a exposure suit setup.
Well it didn't go as planned. The shop had rentals for me to try on but they were 2pieces. I hadn't tried on a 2piece before and I think that is going to be the last time I do.
I am not a small guy, I am not HUGE by any means but I am definately oddly purportioned.
Measurement wise i would be a 2xl on paper, which is what I was expecting so that is what we tried on.
Well the 2xl bottom went on perfect, not too tight but definately sealed. The 2xl top was a no go. the 7mm chest piece for the bottoms made it impossible to get it zipped up. Took a 4xl to get the job done but there was soo much extra materail all over the place it was ridiculous. So needless to say i didn't buy a suit yet.
My question is this. For those of you who got certed in the winter in the North West (puget sound area) or in a cold location with a 7mm suit.
Did you stay warm in a 1piece 7mm in the 45-50ish water temps? I was thinking a 1 piece would be fine for me but the people at the shop, who also came in various shapes and sizes all said that a 2 piece or a hood with a vest underneath 3mm would be the way to go.
I don't think I need that, but I don't want to buy a suit and then be up a creek having to get more or a different suit later.
Any advice to the guy who is probably going to be renting for a while till he finds what he actually DOES wanna get?
Thanks in advance
Well it didn't go as planned. The shop had rentals for me to try on but they were 2pieces. I hadn't tried on a 2piece before and I think that is going to be the last time I do.
I am not a small guy, I am not HUGE by any means but I am definately oddly purportioned.
Measurement wise i would be a 2xl on paper, which is what I was expecting so that is what we tried on.
Well the 2xl bottom went on perfect, not too tight but definately sealed. The 2xl top was a no go. the 7mm chest piece for the bottoms made it impossible to get it zipped up. Took a 4xl to get the job done but there was soo much extra materail all over the place it was ridiculous. So needless to say i didn't buy a suit yet.
My question is this. For those of you who got certed in the winter in the North West (puget sound area) or in a cold location with a 7mm suit.
Did you stay warm in a 1piece 7mm in the 45-50ish water temps? I was thinking a 1 piece would be fine for me but the people at the shop, who also came in various shapes and sizes all said that a 2 piece or a hood with a vest underneath 3mm would be the way to go.
I don't think I need that, but I don't want to buy a suit and then be up a creek having to get more or a different suit later.
Any advice to the guy who is probably going to be renting for a while till he finds what he actually DOES wanna get?
Thanks in advance