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I am looking to do my first open water swim and I was wanting to get my 1st wetsuit, problem is my size doesn't seem to be on charts. I am right at 6'4" about 240lbs hopefully by competition, no lighter than 230lbs. I am also pretty long in torso, 36" waist, 48 inch chest. What do you suggest? I would like to start out as inexpensive as possible, but I want a solid product that won't hinder my performance? Also I might add that swimming is my worst event, I am a slow barge. LOL. Apprehensive about open water, so buoyancy is reassuring.

Thank you for your help

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866-906-SUIT

They have a website too for wetsuit warehouse is the name of it.

Call this, ask for Lindsay ... and she has a 3x coming in next week.

I have this wetsuit in an XL and love it more than any suit I have tried on. It is just enough material. I have ran with other more expensive brands ... and I choose this baby every time.

Only 109.99. You can also find a coupon code on line and get another 10 bucks off or so. Its a steal. Believe me, you will love it.
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For comparison sake, I'm 6'4", 220 lbs, and 36 waist. I just bought a Xterra XXL Sleeveless Vortex. Fits fine, (I think) It's my first suit and haven't been in the water yet.

http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/index.php/interactive-sizing/interact...
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Thanks,
how big a fella are you? if you don't mind me asking
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Thanks, how much$

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I am 5'10" ... 205 on race day ... broader shoulders/chest.
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36x30 or 38x30 waist depending on day.

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I measured last night, I was 51 in chest, 40 at waist, wear 38 pants. do they even make them that big, I would say 48 is as small as my chest will ever be
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