Freediving suits for women.

[perow1]

Does anyone know how good standard sized freediving suits works for women? Is it possible for a girl to buy a standard sized suit just regarding height and weight or is there ladies models or a need for custom design?
If standard suits are ok what tips do you have for a 5mm suit worth the prize?
(cheap please)

 

[JPPLAY]

It matters how larger the women’s chest size is then an average man for the size your interested. If it not much more the suit should stretch. A custom suit would be your best bet for the little extra money you will be warmer because of having a better fit.

 

[DeepThought]

Seems like for women a custom suit is even more important (more variaty of froms and more sensitivity to the cold).
A custom size made suit doesn't have to be more expensive, and anyway it's well worth it.
Try looking for Elios or a Diveskin for cheap quality custom size suits.

 

[perow1]

Thanks! The suit is not for me, its for a female freediver (ofcourse). She is a beginner and do not want to spend great money. I have a elios custum made suit (since I am quite tall). I am very happy with it and think i will recommend her to buy one. The trick is that there are cheeper suits out there in her size.....
....but in the end one that fits perfectly might be better.

 

[naiad]

I've got an Elios custom made suit, and it's perfect. I can't think of any problem with it, except that it tears easily because it is open cell.

Lucia

 

[Asturven]

Perow1,

Where is your friend located?

Tell your friend that she always can get a custom suit from MAREA, ELIOS for a perfect fit, but they will be more expensive. I can help you with the first brand if you need information.

If you are lookin for standard wetsuits try the Dalahk and Goblin models from OMER, they have a model for Women, but with a Back Zipper.
If she is in USA, Mark Laboccetta would help her.

Cheers

Ivan

ivan@spetton-usa.com
ivan@freediveforlife.com

 

[JPPLAY]

If you are lookin for standard wetsuits try the Dalahk and Goblin models from OMER, they have a model for Women, but with a Back Zipper.
If she is in USA, Mark Laboccetta would help her.

Don't get a suit with a zipper that destroys everything that opencell gains. Also opencells doesn't rip easy if you lube it properly. The suit I am diving in is about 5 years old and still doing well.

 

[samdive]

I would not recommend any woman to get an off the peg suit - custom made suits from Elios are pretty cheap and a whole lot more comfortable. My first suit was off the peg from Submarine but I could at least try it on first and it was ok.

I have two second hand Elios suits for sale at the moment - 5ml and 3ml. They were made for me but if your friend is a similar size one of them might suit as a cheaper option (5 ft 6, 38" chest, UK size 12/14). Only selling them as I have changed shape quite a bit and now they are too big. PM or email if you are interested.

Sam