Wetsuits fit tighter than clothing, and the wetsuit size will usually be one or two sizes bigger than clothing.Jan 28, 2016
How do you know if a wetsuit is too big?
A simple test is to check whether a wetsuit is too big, is to see if you can reach around and zip it up easily yourself. If you can, then the chances are it is too large for your frame. Another method is to tug gently on the lower back, if there is no give then the fit is correct.Mar 16, 2020
Should you go up a size in wetsuits?
If you are in between sizes the best thing to do is try on both sizes, or if you are ordering online you can consult a wetsuit expert. Generally, height and weight are the most important measurements, however getting specific measurements for your waist and chest will help narrow it down when you are between sizes.Oct 27, 2020
Is it better to have a wetsuit too big or too small?
It's because of the way neoprene works that it is vital the wetsuit is not too big. If there is too much space inside, the suit will allow water to flush in and out preventing that layer of warm water insulation from ever forming. Take it from us, a flush down the neck of your wetsuit mid-winter is not pleasant!Nov 14, 2019
What size should you get in a wetsuit?
Take a look at the size chart, use your own height, chest and waist measurements, and there you'll have your letters. For example, if you're 5'8 tall, weight 150 pounds, have a 40 inch chest, and a 32 inch waist, it's likely that you'll need a MS (medium small) wetsuit.
Can you wear a wetsuit that is too big?
If the suit is too big, it might be easy to get into, but in the water it's not going to function properly. All the gaps and extra material will allow more water into the suit, making your body work much harder to stay warm.Oct 27, 2020
Should a wetsuit be baggy?
A properly fitting wetsuit should be very snug against your entire body with no bagginess or gaps. The wetsuit should feel like a second skin with little to no wrinkles across the major areas of the suit (torso, length of arms, thighs) and little to no gathers in the underarms or crotch areas.Dec 19, 2019
How do you know if a wetsuit fits?
How Should a Wetsuit Fit? In general, a wetsuit should fit snugly, like a second skin but not so tight that your range of motion is limited. The sleeves (if full-length) should fall at the wrist bone and the legs just above the ankle bone, and there should be no gaps, pockets, or rolls of neoprene.Oct 27, 2020
How do you know what size wetsuit to get?
- Height and chest are the most important measurements.
- Measure your chest at the widest point, with the tape gently snug.
- Regarding length, it's generally OK if the suit is a little on the long side. ...
- If in between two sizes, take the larger size.