Wetsuits for short people

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ChrisRaabe

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so im 5'3, and I was wondering what suits people have used or like? Im having a hard time finding suits. I like the oneill 7000X wetsuit, its pretty cheap and seems ok but i need some advice. Thanks
 
I'm 5'4"-5'5" (depending on how i feel, HAHA), and I use an Akona full 7mm suit. Works for me rather nicely, except the arms are just a 'tad' bit long, but it's no big deal once it gets wet. See if you can find one and try it on.
 
Yeah, I'm 5'4 and have that problem myself. I have an AKONA 3mm fullsuit, and the legs/ arms are just slightly too long. I wonder if you can take a wetsuit into a seamstress to fix it, or if that would just ruin a perfectly good suit. :confused: I'm not taking any chances until I receive some advice though, so for now I'll just roll up the sleeves/legs.

My assumption is that it would be fine to have the seamstress who works on it to use a strong nylon thread and ensure that the seams are reinforced really well.
 
I'll check those out. I like attached hooded suits, like the ones oneill has for surfing. I to surf. Any suggestions on some good suits for cheap?
 
I have a Henderson Hyperstretch 3mm Junior suit. Fits great in the arms and legs and stretchy enough to forgive the fact that I am no longer ahem a junior.

Mel
 
I bought a Henderson which was too long but the price was so low that I couldn't turn it down. My chest and belly are 2X and my legs are 1X. I'm 5'9" and the suit was for a guy up to 6'1" or something like that. I took it to a seamstress along with a spool of nylon thread and some neoprene cement. She shortened it and re-tapered the ankles. I don't like where the scruff pads are on the knees but other than that, No problemo. I've dove/dived/diven with some divers who have some pretty ratty wetsuits so it doesn't bother me at all that mine doesn't fit all that perfectly.
 
I am also 5'4 and i am looking for a place that will alter a wet or dry suit i can not find anything that comes close to fitting me i was a body builder at one time and need an XL with my height its imposible
 
This post really hits home. I'm not short (really) nor am I "fat". I'm 5'8" and 172 lbs, and for a 60 year old male I guess that isn't too bad.

I have taken notice over the years that standard suits are usually made for someone "5'10"-6'0" and 165 lbs". Now when was the last tiem you saw one of those people? I think wetsuit maufacturers need to wake up.
 
I agree. See I can wear junior suits just fine, but I have broad shoulders so with some suits it doesnt work. I like junior suits because they are cheaper and they fit better most of the time.
 
This post really hits home. I'm not short (really) nor am I "fat". I'm 5'8" and 172 lbs, and for a 60 year old male I guess that isn't too bad.

I have taken notice over the years that standard suits are usually made for someone "5'10"-6'0" and 165 lbs". Now when was the last tiem you saw one of those people? I think wetsuit maufacturers need to wake up.

I completely agree.
 
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