Being a person of “abnormal” dimensions I’m having trouble fitting into any of the latest crop of wetsuits.All brands come in a series of sizes to fit normal people. Being 5’7"x 90kg (200lbs) x 44"chest with short legs attached, nothing fits and their does not seem to be many custom wetsuit makers in Australia.
A few years ago when suits were less tailored a LS fitted or a L with the legs shortened.My last 3/2 from RipCurl was a XLS with 4" off the legs, the top fitted ok but the kneepads were on my shins and the legs filled up with water so they looked like sausages when I left the water.
I wanted a 4/3 for next winter but after trying 9 types from 4 different makes I gave up, I could’nt get any, even the XXL"s past chest level. I nearly had several heart attacks and did my back in but all to no avail ( and trying on wetsuits on a warm day in the confines of a surfshop changing room has to be one of the most unhygenic pastimes one could get involved in!!)
I’ve tried your E/F bombs, psycos, mutants, cells,gold thingys and other brands so who’s got some advice. My old wetties seemed to have stiffened with age and the new types promise so much. I live 42degrees South latitude.
Not sure if you’re asking for a solution or just venting, but there’s a company in California who’ll make you a custom suit via a pile of measurements you can get a tailor to take for you or do yourself. Just email their sales dept and the ball will roll.
They’re called Hotline and they have a sterling rep for a top quality wetsuit.
I have no affiliation with them whatsoever, although I do own a suit they made for me and it’s been the mutt’s nuts.