Dry suit size

(doubleup360) · (doubleup360) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 12-31-2003, 10:49 AM

Im looking at getting a dry suit, but I dont know how the sizes run? Im 6'1" and about 205lbs dose anyone know if a large would do the trick or will I need an extra large ?

(ty540) · (ty540) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 12-31-2003, 11:04 AM

It depends on the brand. But the main factor to go by is your height. I am 6'2" but only weigh about 160, and I have an XL. It is a bit baggy, but heck, it's a baggy suit so who cares! You don't want the sleeves/legs to be too short. That really restricts your flexibility and whatnot. If you can, try one on. However, if you can't I would err on the side of being too large. BTW, I have a wettech dry-lite (just got it, awesome suit by the way--very well made).

chris_newrider 12-31-2003, 12:37 PM

I am 5' 8" and 170 and I wear a large. You should be a solid XL, but I agree with Tyler, try it on first if you can.

(dbjts) · (dbjts) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 12-31-2003, 3:44 PM

Ive got a Bodyglove L that fits like a glove pardon the pun. One of the guys has a Typhoon XXL and its to small for me another guy has a Piel M and that fits me ok.
Moral of the story "try before you buy"

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 12-31-2003, 4:19 PM

I'm 5'9" 140 and I got an O'neill boost in a size small and it fits perfect.

(troyl) · (troyl) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 01-05-2004, 7:32 AM

140 Thane??? Maybe wet in street clothes holding your board.

Congrates on landing that 3 !!!!!

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