BikerBecca
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WOW! I saw this thread and took a look. At 5' 11" I thought I was tall. I now feel short compared you guys commenting here.
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One more shoe size up and I would have been looking at a custom. If I hadn’t found the boots that fit, I was going to go the converse route. The Henderson Thermoprene suit is really great comfort and fit. For a BCD I use an XL Scubapro Nighthawk. Most importantly it has plenty of lift (32 lbs), but is probably on the short side (after 6 or so seasons, I don’t really know any different)As a woman who stands 6', with a 6'10" husband: here's what we've learned:
Drysuits are the most challenging.
- Henderson wetsuits fit long. XLT fits my husband (bit shy in the wrists).
- Size 17 Converse Chuck Taylors make decent drysuit boots.
- Being man-sized, but not man-shaped, I had to go for a 4X Fusion Bullet to fit my height, hips and chest, relying on the stretchy outer skin to gather up the excess elsewhere.
- Husband had to go DUI Custom. But so far that's the only custom item he's needed.
- Fourth Element thermals worked best for both of us
For a BCD I use an XL Scubapro Nighthawk. Most importantly it has plenty of lift (32 lbs), but is probably on the short side (after 6 or so seasons, I don’t really know any different)
I am 6'4 and have a fusion 4xl fits me fine but my son is 6'7 and he thought it felt a little to short ? If you can try one on first might be a good idea.As another 6'8" guy 240 lbs I'm also looking into getting a fussion bullet
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