Mares isotherm XL

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Found a good deal on this suit on ebay. It was advertised as new without tags. Based on the Mares size charts I thought it would fit. It arrived today and it doesn't fit me. It does appear to be new and all I did was try it on. Its XL and comes with hanger, garment bag, hood and zipper lube. $250 shipped.

 

[bbarrett33]

What size guy would this fit?

 

[fstbttms]

I'm 5'10", about 200#-210# and my Mares Isotherm XL fits me pretty well except that it is real tight across the shoulders. I tried on an XXL that was also tight across the shoulders. I think these things are cut for lithe, skinny Europeans.

 

[bbarrett33]

Well, I am 6' and 170 How long is your inseam?

 

[fstbttms]

Go here for the Mares sizing chart:

Scuba.com has size charts for all wetsuit manufacturers like Henderson, Mares, Oceanic, Oneill, Bare and many more

 

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I'm 5'10", about 200#-210# and my Mares Isotherm XL fits me pretty well except that it is real tight across the shoulders. I tried on an XXL that was also tight across the shoulders. I think these things are cut for lithe, skinny Europeans.

I'm the same height and weight as you and I have the same problem with this suit. It fits fine everywhere else but I can't even get it zippered. But I have to admit I'm an odd size (skinny legs, fairly small waist and big arms and upper body) and have this problem with most wetsuits (ie, have to buy them too big everywhere else so they'll fit me in the chest and shoulders). I should have known better when buying this suit, but based on the size chart I thought it might fit. The only brand of suit I can buy off the rack and get a good fit is Bare. They're XL fits me reasonably well.

 

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here's some pics:

 

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Still for sale....

 

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still for sale....

 

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still available