Where to find an XXXXXXXXXXXL wet suit

[13hippocampi]

Hi,
I'm new to the scene so maybe i'm not looking in the right places. I am trying to find a larger than normal wetsuit. I'm 6'4, 285 pounds with a 54" chest and a 38" waist. I tried the largest I could find in the local shop but could barely get it over my shoulders and it was the largest available. Can anyone recommend a company that produces suits for those of us on the horse size scale? Having one custom seems pricey made since I'll probably continue to drop the excess "insulation" the more often i get into the water and sooner than later get into an off the rack size.

thanks!

 

[island_sands]

Hi,
I'm new to the scene so maybe i'm not looking in the right places. I am trying to find a larger than normal wetsuit. I'm 6'4, 285 pounds with a 54" chest and a 38" waist. I tried the largest I could find in the local shop but could barely get it over my shoulders and it was the largest available. Can anyone recommend a company that produces suits for those of us on the horse size scale? Having one custom seems pricey made since I'll probably continue to drop the excess "insulation" the more often i get into the water and sooner than later get into an off the rack size.

thanks!

hey there

Have you tried Marea? They might be a bit cheaper than Elios (was it Elios you looked at?)

 

[apneaboy]

Contact Podge on here he might have a second hand one you could take in a bit.

With custom made suits you could do a bit of alterations on once you've changed shape, cut some out then they reglue real easy. Its the way forward despite the cost
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[spaghetti]

Contact Podge on here he might have a second hand one you could take in a bit.

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[13hippocampi]

I believe i was looking at a Titos suit - and it was a back zip wet suit - the largest i could find in la paz. I haven't been able to find someone who can make the suit locally and therefore cut it down in the future. I think I might have to wait until I make a return trip to the US to have one made. I'll check out Marea in the meantime. I've been able to stay in the water (around 17 - 18C) for about 2.5 hours without too much trouble, but i'm sure that is due to my built in insulation.

 

[13hippocampi]

found a suit. picasso mimectical 2 piece w/hood for $200. also lucked out and picked up a used Suunto d3 for $90. wasn't sure if it was a good price for a suit, but since it fit it was worth the money.