Drysuit fit

yak · May 21, 2007

I suspect that most "models" have the tighest fit possible to look nice for the camera, but what's your consensus on the fit of this suit?

I'm wearing the clothes seen in the first picture under the suit.

Ber Rabbit · May 21, 2007

Is it just me or are the pictures just "red x's in boxes"?
Ber :lilbunny:

drl · May 21, 2007

I can see the pictures. It looks a little long in the torso to me. But then, you may need a little extra length in order to get into the suit and to allow for thicker undergarments. I'd try it on with the thickest undergarments you are likely to use before arriving at any conclusions.

SteveAD · May 21, 2007

At first glance I would say it's an adequate but not perfect fit. As you mentioned most catalogs show the models in suits that are too small. In my shop I wouldn't hesitate to put someone into a rental that fit like that for a class, but if they were buying a suit I'd want to do better. However, as drl mentioned, the suit will fit differently with the undies, so put on the heaviest you are likely to wear and let's have another look.

tc_rain · May 21, 2007

Nice looking suit. What brand is it?

Gary D. · May 21, 2007

You want tall look at this one.
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/75088/cat/500/ppuser/2714

Gary D.

AUTiger · May 22, 2007

It looks too big to me. Maybe thats because it doesn't have a telescoping torso. It looks much too bulky around the middle and too tall.

Good luck. I'm working on purchasing a drysuit myself.

David

yak · May 22, 2007

Ok - I put on all the undergarment layers that I expect to use, started sweating my *** off, and jumped into the suit for a few more shots with an inferior camera. Here's a few (it's hard to smile when you haven't trimmed the neckseal).

Now, if I pull the torso down to where the suit lays out smoothly on my chest, here's where my crotch is vs the suit's crotch.

Opinions?

fishb0y · May 22, 2007

I don't think I needed to see where your crotch is:l: ... but the suit looks a little baggy

Hollywoodivers · May 22, 2007

I think it's just a few inches too long for you. Yes you could probobly dive in it. You would be more comfortable in the water with less room in the torso. The arms look ok. Hope you find what your looking for on here. It is hard for people to go out on a limb and say yes or no to that fit by looking at a picture...If I could see you wear it in person I could say for sure. A tad too long is my best estimate.

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