By Rachel Ludlam on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 10:54 am: |
I'm a 6' tall woman and in search of a wetsuit that actually fits! I was looking at the DiveSkins fuzzy lined light suit, does anyone have some feedback or sources for other tall suits? I will use the suit I get for our trip to Bonaire next month.
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By Freddie Hughes on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 11:15 am: |
Rachel, My experience with the fuzzy lined suit are that they never DRY!!!! You may do better with a 1mm neoprene. Good luck
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By Daniel Senie on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 5:34 pm: |
In cooler Bonaire water (80 degrees) I wear a Henderson Hyperstretch 3mm suit. In warmer water (84 degrees) I wear a Scubapro 0.5mm skin. Both are QUITE comfortable, and stretchy.
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By Faith M. Senie on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 7:11 pm: |
Also keep in mind that (for a price, of course) most wetsuit manufacturers will make custom wetsuits to fit those people who don't come in "standard" shapes. It's my understanding that the extra $$ are quite reasonable with some of the manufacturers, so it's worth asking around.
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By Rob on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 11:32 pm: |
I like wind proof PolarTek (thick skins with fuzzy) suits for tropical Bonaire Dives. They are neutrally bouyant, and do not creat a chill factor when getting out of the water on a windy day. There are a lot of different brands on the market, i.e., Henderson, Blue Reef, Bare, etc. Some people may argue, but most of the gear I buy now is from a company called Leisure Pro. They have saved me thousands of dollars over the past seven years on camera equipment, mixed gas computers, regulators, tek B.C.'s - you name it. You may find it worth your while to check them out at www.leisurepro.com. Enjoy your shopping, and have a wonderful trip.
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By DIVER DEBBI on Thursday, March 14, 2002 - 10:46 pm: |
Rachel...I empathize with you..I also am 6 ft tall..or "5 ft 12 inches "I tell people..when it comes to dive gear..you'll find your best fit in mens sizes..even the womens' BC's are for smaller sizes..I just returned from Bonaire where I was very happy with my new 3 ml Henderson hyperstretch suit( no pink on it ) the website or just trying on at your local dive shop is the best...I have replaced my " fleece" and like the neophrene better for warmth...good luck and STAND TALL..YOU GO GIRL !!!
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By Gordon Brown on Friday, March 15, 2002 - 5:45 am: |
Hi Rachel,
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