Where did all the suits go?

[bcurzadd]

I started freediving recently, and I am having trouble finding a wetsuit for pool training. I am thin and very lean (65kg/145lb + 185cm/6'1"), so I get cold quickly without some kind of suit - especially in the overly air-conditioned pools I'm stuck using. I scuba dive with a 5mm wetsuit in water where most people would wear a 3mm.

I've been researching thin suits for dynamic training, diving in warm waters, and general swimming. I'm really interested in no-fins, so the ideal suit has minimal buoyancy, maximum flexibility, and is in the $200-350 USD range. I want a one-piece without a hood. I can stay warm enough with a 1-2mm suit. The trouble has been finding one that's not discontinued. Most of my searches result in 3-4 year old threads listing suits that are impossible to find for sale. These are the main suits I've considered, and all seem discontinued:

Cressi Glaros
Orca Breathe, Free, and Equip Lite

I also looked at a few others like the Aquasphere Aqua Skin, but a lot of companies don't make the tall/long sizes that I need. I briefly considered triathlon suits, but decided against them because of the buoyancy. Does anyone have a suggestion for a suit in production that is similar to the ones on the list?

 

[MarcinB]

Have you considered Speedo Thin Comp?

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[Apneaddict]

Look into blueseventy for an off-the-shelf 1-pc suit.

Alternatively, you could look into something custom, given your sizing.

If you go custom and didn't want a hood (although a hood is awesome for hydrodynamics and for someone that gets cold easily), I'd consider a high-neck suit, like those seen on hoodless 2-pc suits.

The reason that off-the-rack suits don't have this is because ppls necks are different diameters. Not an issue with a custom suit.

You could even order 2.5mm low-waist pants, 3mm torso and 1.5mm arms for instance.

 

[charlie.]

try oceanos they're custom fitted and relatively cheap. i just got the 5mm camo spearfishing suit and it is the tits!
Black Seal Freediving Suit

 

[cdavis]

Do some research on surfer suits. They often are available in skinny sizes that fit young surfers, no hood, one piece, long or short sleeve and leg. 3/2 are common and you should be able to find a 2/2 or even a 2/1. They also can be CHEAP! Triathlon suits are another possible, but finding one skinny enough might be hard.

Connor

PS. I have some experience in this, being almost as skinny as you.

 

[rddk]

Elios and Benti sub makes very thin custom wetsuit (1,5 mm) you can ask them for one withouth the hood

 

[cdavis]

Did not know that Elios was making very thin suits now. VERY good info for me.

My Thanks!

Connor