wetsuit fitting problems

[ajtoady]

Am looking for some insight as my wetsuit size is a pain in the ''''''. My problem areas are my forearms and my ankles. My forearms for my size are larger than normal due to my activities and my ankles don't seem to bend like they used to. I wear a med wetsuit but getting my arms and feet in is a real chore. Removal when wet is even more fun.Is there any way to possibly stretch or modify the problem areas with out damaging the suit?

 

[scubajo007]

Try and put a plastic shopping bag on your feet when you put your wetsuit on, that works for me I slide fairly easy in, I’m also struggling to get the suit on without using a plastic bag even though I’m a skinny guy.

 

[ozzydamo]

Am looking for some insight as my wetsuit size is a pain in the ''''''. My problem areas are my forearms and my ankles. My forearms for my size are larger than normal due to my activities and my ankles don't seem to bend like they used to. I wear a med wetsuit but getting my arms and feet in is a real chore. Removal when wet is even more fun.Is there any way to possibly stretch or modify the problem areas with out damaging the suit?

A Lycra undersuit helps donning n doffing, also wearing silk or satine pantie hose (sexiest boy on the boat!), but apart from getting a custom made suit, some custom makers are still reasonably priced, and some will mod your existing suit.
For a new suit of the rack- try out the Waterproof brand they seem to have more girth in the limbs then wetsuit makers like Cressi or Beuchats- also having zippered splits in wrists ankles and neck areas is a great improvement also.

 

[ajtoady]

Thanks for the info I'll try them out. I like the pantyhose idea, I won't have those tell tale panty lines showing thru my wetsuit!

 

[Hatul]

Another idea that may help is half strength hair conditioner in a spray bottle. Spray on your skin and inside the suit.

Adam

 

[fisheater]

Or, you could get a custom wetsuit.

 

[knowone]

Or an entourage to drive the truck and lug any other unnecessary accoutrements

 

[diveprof]

Could go custom for just a bit more:

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Happy diving.

 

[herbdb]

Chris at Terrapin wetsuits can put zippers in the arms and legs. My wetsuit had short zippers in the legs. I had them replaced with 10" zippers and 6" zippers put in the arms.

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[freshorangina]

Chris at Terrapin wetsuits can put zippers in the arms and legs.

Chris at Terrapin is awesome!! I just ordered a couple of custom hoods from them and they are absolutely awesome and great quality!