Could you elaborate on why it’s so important to have a wetsuit that is such a close fit? I’m finding that women’s wetsuit sizes are u realistic for women’s body sizes and I already own one that is a little too loose for me but it works fine.
Hi Jess, great question! The reason a wetsuit needs to be tight is so that it traps a small layer of water between your body and the wetsuit, this water then warms up and keeps you warm. If your wetsuit is too big for example, this layer of water would be too much to warm up and could do the opposite and keep you cold - especially if it 'puddles' in certain areas like under your arms, lower back etc. I highly recommend trying a RipCurl wetsuit, they fit all women's sizes so well because they are so flexible and fit great to the curve of every body :)
Custom may not be as expensive as you think. I used Snugg in Cornwall and they take loads of measurements and make you a custom fit suit. It came out as about the same cost as a top of the range off the peg suit - so it was very expensive, but the bonus is that it's 9 years old and not a single loose thread, which is more than can be said for a lot of off the peg suits - I reckon in that time I'd have been through 5 or 6 off the peg suits, so it worked out cheaper in the long run.
Is it best to work with someone in a shop, especially if you might be an irregular size? I'm 5' tall, large bust and having a hard time finding a suit online that might fit.
Yes definitely! They will know what sizes in which brand works best! Alternatively if you're landlocked, you could call the store and give them your measurements and they can help recommend something to fit :)
I have the same issue - larger hips and bust. I go into shops or warehouses to try them on. I love the fit of Billabong’s Women’s Synergy wetsuits. One key thing is to go a size up, otherwise it’s a struggle to get into.
Could you elaborate on why it’s so important to have a wetsuit that is such a close fit? I’m finding that women’s wetsuit sizes are u realistic for women’s body sizes and I already own one that is a little too loose for me but it works fine.
Hi Jess, great question! The reason a wetsuit needs to be tight is so that it traps a small layer of water between your body and the wetsuit, this water then warms up and keeps you warm. If your wetsuit is too big for example, this layer of water would be too much to warm up and could do the opposite and keep you cold - especially if it 'puddles' in certain areas like under your arms, lower back etc. I highly recommend trying a RipCurl wetsuit, they fit all women's sizes so well because they are so flexible and fit great to the curve of every body :)
Any advice for short girls? I’m 4’11 and always struggle with length
Custom may not be as expensive as you think. I used Snugg in Cornwall and they take loads of measurements and make you a custom fit suit. It came out as about the same cost as a top of the range off the peg suit - so it was very expensive, but the bonus is that it's 9 years old and not a single loose thread, which is more than can be said for a lot of off the peg suits - I reckon in that time I'd have been through 5 or 6 off the peg suits, so it worked out cheaper in the long run.
Is it best to work with someone in a shop, especially if you might be an irregular size? I'm 5' tall, large bust and having a hard time finding a suit online that might fit.
Yes definitely! They will know what sizes in which brand works best! Alternatively if you're landlocked, you could call the store and give them your measurements and they can help recommend something to fit :)
I have the same issue - larger hips and bust. I go into shops or warehouses to try them on. I love the fit of Billabong’s Women’s Synergy wetsuits. One key thing is to go a size up, otherwise it’s a struggle to get into.