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2008-08-21 11:55 AM

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Subject: Need large wetsuit
The problem I am having is sizing. I am 6'7" and around 255. I can't find a suit that is big enough. I don't care how much it costs, I just want one big enough. The Body Glove was the only one I could find in the correct size. Any suggestions?


2008-08-21 12:30 PM
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katybug34 - 2008-08-21 12:55 PM The problem I am having is sizing. I am 6'7" and around 255. I can't find a suit that is big enough. I don't care how much it costs, I just want one big enough. The Body Glove was the only one I could find in the correct size. Any suggestions?

2XU XXL. I am 6'8" and 255. I have a long torso and the suit fits fine. I had some issues with customer service, but the suit is great.

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2008-08-21 12:50 PM
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Well can't beat a recommendation from a 6'8" guy!  But I am shorter and rounder - 6'4" 300 - and like the Quintana Roo Hrydofull XXL.  I wear it because it fits the width of my torso.  It is actually a little loose in my shoulders given that there XXL is cut to fit guys up to 6'7".  So maybe try one on if you have a place to shop around.
2008-08-21 1:02 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I will give these a try. I also found one on F2R.com. It is a F2R Sockeye for $200. Does this sound ok. I spoke with customer service and she says that their L2 size is up to 300 lbs and up to 6'8".
2008-08-21 1:13 PM
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I just rented one from F2R. real easy. 29 days to check it out.  $45 + deposit ($215 for sockeye & $105 for regular) and $12 shipping. If I like it, I'll keep it. If not, I'll keep looking.


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2008-08-21 6:19 PM
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Subject: RE: Need large wetsuit

Another alternative is Profile Design's Bionik+ model, size 3XL.

I am 6'5" (was around 250 lbs. when I got it) and  it was the only one I could find to fit me.

Hope this helps.



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2008-08-21 9:56 PM
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It depends on how you make up that weight. I'm only 5'11 and 245 - 250 pounds and I fit great in the XL Zoot wetsuits both sleavless and full. My trainer is about 6'4" and 240 and wears the same suit.
I carry ALL my weight in my gut and chest. 50" chest and wear a 36" pants.
2008-08-22 9:45 AM
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This is the one I ended up ordering:

http://www.f2r.com/index.php?action1=CustomerProductDescription&c_P...

Any experience with these suits?
2008-08-22 11:29 AM
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I was 6'6.5" and 300lbs when I got my QR superfull wetsuit. QR tends to run big from what I hear.
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