Question Wetsuit Odd sizes

[Ron Robertson]

I need a new wetsuit. I had an

Akona Quantum Stretch Men's 5mm Jumpsuit 2X-Large,​

which flew off the top of my van's rooftop carrier. It fit ok but the legs were too long.
weight 220, height 69", chest 44", waist 41", hips 46".

I probably need a 2XLS, or XXLS, but many suits don't have a short option in the large/fat option or are out of stock. I read that the BARE Revel wasn't good for the BCD as it has no padding. My dive shop has a BARE, but I'm not sure which model it is. I will be visiting them next week. Please help me with advice on this. Newbie.
11 dives.

 

[Bigbella]

I need a new wetsuit. I had an

Akona Quantum Stretch Men's 5mm Jumpsuit 2X-Large,​

which flew off the top of my van's rooftop carrier. It fit ok but the legs were too long.
weight 220, height 69", chest 44", waist 41", hips 46".

I probably need a 2XLS, or XXLS, but many suits don't have a short option in the large/fat option or are out of stock. I read that the BARE Revel wasn't good for the BCD as it has no padding. My dive shop has a BARE, but I'm not sure which model it is. I will be visiting them next week. Please help me with advice on this. Newbie.
11 dives.

Welcome to the money pit of diving.

I recently picked up the BARE Revel, after O’Neill discontinued their excellent 7 mm suits that they had made for decades; and that previous model — a one-piece surf-suit design — had no special padding to accommodate a BC. It wasn‘t necessary. In an actual improvement over my old suits, the nylon covered “dressed” zipper area, doesn’t allow for a zipper to catch on and remove chunks of any “raw” rubber edging, something for which O’Neill had been notorious.

I am quite pleased with the BARE, reminiscent of the tailoring of the O’Neill suits, which also wears well, though I found its sizing a bit unusual. For a number of other brands, I am “medium“ off the rack; but had to choose a LS for the Revel, since, apparently, some Canadians don’t possess shoulders (heh, heh, heh) . . .

 

[Ron Robertson]

Welcome to the money pit of diving.

I recently picked up the BARE Revel, after O’Neill discontinued their excellent 7 mm suits that they had made for decades; and that previous model — a one-piece surf-suit design — had no special padding to accommodate a BC. It wasn‘t necessary. In an actual improvement over my old suits, the nylon covered “dressed” zipper area, doesn’t allow for a zipper to catch on and remove chunks of any “raw” rubber edging, something for which O’Neill had been notorious.

I am quite pleased with the BARE, reminiscent of the tailoring of the O’Neill suits, which also wears well, though I found its sizing a bit unusual. For a number of other brands, I am “medium“ off the rack; but had to choose a LS for the Revel, since, apparently, some Canadians don’t possess shoulders (heh, heh, heh) . . .

I went to high school in Half Moon Bay. I remember swimming at El Granada beach. I was so cold my legs ached. What kind of suit do you wear there? Thought of going to Monterey sometime. Thanks for the help.

 

[bdatud4x4]

Depending on the cost of the 7mm wet, check into getting a dry suit.
My first custom 7mm 12 years age cost me $700. I'm 69" chest was 54" waist was 32".
I just spent $2,100. on a DUI YukonII With undergarments and Dry gloves extra.

 

[Bigbella]

I went to high school in Half Moon Bay. I remember swimming at El Granada beach. I was so cold my legs ached. What kind of suit do you wear there? Thought of going to Monterey sometime. Thanks for the help.

I know that beach quite well and lived in neighboring Pacifica for several years.

I do quite well with a standard, one-piece 7 mm wetsuit and really only use my dry suit in the dead of winter. I frankly prefer wetsuits more often than not — less weight to deal with, in terms of ballast; less maintenance . . .

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

If you are looking for a warm 5 mm suit, please take a look at our selection. Here is a link to one color we have. You will also not that we have a size chart and you are a little short for your weight. In general, we recommend that people match their weight rather than height if there is a small discrepancy.

You should fall right into the XXL size range and a little extra length on the sleeve and leg should not be a problem at all.

Men's Yamamoto Ocean Blue 3D Camo 2-Piece Open Cell Wetsuit

Yamamoto Neoprene is the best and most expensive neoprene in the world. NO OTHER SPEARFISHING WETSUIT HAS MORE STRETCH, COMFORT, WARMTH OR DURABILITY

makospearguns.com

 

[Bigbella]

If you are looking for a warm 5 mm suit, please take a look at our selection.

If he's diving in Northern California, as he seems to be, 5 mm just won't cut it . . .

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

Thanks! He mentioned a 5 mm, one piece suit. The MAKO two piece wetsuit will be MUCH warmer than the other suit.

However, if he needs a 7 mm suit, we have them as well, in two colors and Womens too!

 

[Bigbella]

Thanks! He mentioned a 5 mm, one piece suit. The MAKO two piece wetsuit will be MUCH warmer than the other suit.

However, if he needs a 7 mm suit, we have them as well, in two colors and Womens too!

Sweeeeet -- love the MAKO pole spears (don’t leave home without them) — since he mentioned diving in the Monterey area, where it can get to 47-8˚ F in Winter, when diving is at its best . . .

 

[Ron Robertson]

If you are looking for a warm 5 mm suit, please take a look at our selection. Here is a link to one color we have. You will also not that we have a size chart and you are a little short for your weight. In general, we recommend that people match their weight rather than height if there is a small discrepancy.

You should fall right into the XXL size range and a little extra length on the sleeve and leg should not be a problem at all.

Men's Yamamoto Ocean Blue 3D Camo 2-Piece Open Cell Wetsuit

Yamamoto Neoprene is the best and most expensive neoprene in the world. NO OTHER SPEARFISHING WETSUIT HAS MORE STRETCH, COMFORT, WARMTH OR DURABILITY

makospearguns.com

If I were in better shape, but I am overweight. Looking at your size chart there isn't an option that would fit properly. Thanks. I am motivated now to get back to where I was when I certified in 2012.