Yet another sizing question...

[bjd001]

It's finally time to replace my 9-year-old Henderson Hyperstretch wetsuit and I'm looking at an Aqua Lock. The size chart seems to allow some options... I think my current suit is a medium, and it is still quite comfortable, but I have to acknowledge that there was at least 20 - 25 lbs less of me back then. I generally find the weight listed on wetsuit size tags is way lower than what the suit will comfortably fit... Plus I've heard if you are between sizes on a stretchy wetsuit it's better to go with the smaller size.

I'm 5' 7" tall, with a 39" bust (so we're talking women's sizes here...) and a 34" waist, which seams to point to an XL. My arms and legs are a bit longer than most folk of my height so I'm wondering if I might need an XL Tall. (Long sleeves on most clothes are too short on me and pants need to be at least a medium tall length.) Do you know what the leg inseam lengths are for the regular versus tall sizes?

Thanks.

 

[Scuba.com]

Let me just say that wetsuit size charts are always a bit off. I challenge anyone to find 5 women with the exact same body shape. Let me just give you an example... I am a 5'9" woman and according to another brands sizechart I would be wearig a size 14. What I really wear is the following: 8 Long for my 3mm & 5mm, a 10 Long for my 8mm, and an XL for my drysuit. My point is that the size chart is a suggestion, and you should really try it on.

Hope this helps a little.


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[hendersonusa]

Yes, trying on a suit is a good idea, especially since you have not had to buy a suit for 9 years. If you cannot go into a shop and try it on in your area, make sure you buy from a online dealer who has a good return policy. As for tall sizes, they generally run about an inch to an inch and a half longer. Hope this helps.