Frank Kohler
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if you are having problems breathing then you should go one size up. everything can look fine and fit but if you cant breath then you have problems.
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LuvDaOcean:Thanks to all...your help is really appreciated (doc, loved your reply & totally agree).
Actually, the structure of our class involves learning first-hand how to care for all gear and equipment which means that we tow it all home after every class and bring it back in at the beginning of each class as if it were our own equipment including full tank. I really like that approach since it will teach us valuable lessons in caring for our own gear once we get around to purchasing it.
So, I have the wetsuit & vest/hood here at home with me now. As soon as I can face it, I'm going to climb back into that thing and let it strangle me again if it so desires. The vest/hood combo didn't really seem to add much additional pressure around my neck when I tried that on...it was the main suit that was trying to asphixiate(sp?) me.
I just read a DAN report about wetsuits with collars that are too tight causing Carotid Sinus reflex and/or headache...scary stuff!
Yep, it's tight before closing the velcro. It's the seam around the collar that's putting too much pressure on my neck. It's that really sensitive area right above my collar bone and just slightly below the area of the neck that you guys call your adam's apple (don't know what it's called for women).spectrum:Is it tight before closing the collar seal with the velcro tab, assuming that is your setup? You want to limit water exchange but too much of a good thing can be bad.
Is it a hooded vest worn under the suit or a hooded step-in shorty worn over the full suit?
As long as you have it home you could stuff a ball or bowl in the neckline to relax it a bit. :11:
LuvDaOcean:A ball or bowl? You gotta be kidding........ :06:
LuvDaOcean:Yep, it's tight before closing the velcro. It's the seam around the collar that's putting too much pressure on my neck. It's that really sensitive area right above my collar bone and just slightly below the area of the neck that you guys call your adam's apple (don't know what it's called for women).
The hooded vest is one piece and sleeveless and slips on top of the main suit. The brand of the suit and vest is Body Glove, if that helps any with my description.
LuvDaOcean:Thanks to all...your help is really appreciated (doc, loved your reply & totally agree).
Actually, the structure of our class involves learning first-hand how to care for all gear and equipment which means that we tow it all home after every class and bring it back in at the beginning of each class as if it were our own equipment including full tank. I really like that approach since it will teach us valuable lessons in caring for our own gear once we get around to purchasing it.
So, I have the wetsuit & vest/hood here at home with me now. As soon as I can face it, I'm going to climb back into that thing and let it strangle me again if it so desires. The vest/hood combo didn't really seem to add much additional pressure around my neck when I tried that on...it was the main suit that was trying to asphixiate(sp?) me.
I just read a DAN report about wetsuits with collars that are too tight causing Carotid Sinus reflex and/or headache...scary stuff!
LuvDaOcean:A ball or bowl? You gotta be kidding........ :06: