Born Hunter 17,622 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Need some fitting advice. I'm trying to buy a summer suit and have no great experience of them. I've got sort of funny measurements and I'm struggling to get a tight waist fitting. The small of my back has a air pocket. It's a gul flexor I'm trying, are gul known for suiting fat people (I'm not fat)? What brand should I be looking at? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,789 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 I've always had quicksilver....i rate the gear from palm for the play boat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted August 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Cheers mate. It’s certainly a more renowned brand than gul. Im not sure if it’s just gul but I have a 42” chest and a 30” waist. It doesn’t really fall on a size nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Quicksilver, Billabong, Bodyglove or O'Neil. I've had or used all at some point and never had issues but I'm not weird shaped I have an O'Neil one that I use for snorkeling and the odd day spear fishing. Seem to remember that TK Maxx had those brands in store, most times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginger beard 4,652 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Swimming shorts and just man thefuck up. 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted August 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, mushroom said: Quicksilver, Billabong, Bodyglove or O'Neil. I've had or used all at some point and never had issues but I'm not weird shaped I have an O'Neil one that I use for snorkeling and the odd day spear fishing. Seem to remember that TK Maxx had those brands in store, most times I might just have to send these back and wait until I can find a shop. Just not the area for them is the problem. Also that is exactly what I want mine for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Which county are you in mate? I've just been looking on the TK Maxx website and they have sweeFA in stock. Decathalon have wetsuits, pretty cheap though and not sure how good they are. Edited to add: Where are you going to be snorkeling or spear fishing mate? If it's in the UK, probably best to get a thick one. Between 2mm and 4mm Edited August 12, 2019 by mushroom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,789 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 born find a kayak/canoe shop,they will stock all the major brandstry the palm stuff I'm a similar shape to you I use a shop called up and under 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted August 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, mushroom said: Which county are you in mate? I've just been looking on the TK Maxx website and they have sweeFA in stock. Decathalon have wetsuits, pretty cheap though and not sure how good they are. Edited to add: Where are you going to be snorkeling or spear fishing mate? If it's in the UK, probably best to get a thick one. Between 2mm and 4mm I live Nott’s but I’d be in the water around Dorset and Cornwall. I think a summer suit will be fine and then get a thicker proper spearo suit in the future. Other more exotic destinations I should be alright with just a rash guard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delswal 3,817 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 8 hours ago, mushroom said: Quicksilver, Billabong, Bodyglove or O'Neil. I've had or used all at some point and never had issues but I'm not weird shaped I have an O'Neil one that I use for snorkeling and the odd day spear fishing. Seem to remember that TK Maxx had those brands in store, most times You're not what .................4'7 with a 36" waist and a 38" chest..........and you say you're not a weird shape, you could fit in a condom never mind a swimsuit ffs 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Get a 3mm suit mate. It'll extend the season and the time you can comfortably spend in the water. If you're gonna be spear fishing, make sure you buy all the correct gear, orange buoy, bag, knife etc. Don't buy cheap snorkel, flippers or mask. You will regret it. I did when my effing ankles were covered in blisters and I nearly fuucking drowned every time I surfaced Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Just found this in my history.. Never used them but have a butchers. Lots of info on there. https://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted August 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, mushroom said: Get a 3mm suit mate. It'll extend the season and the time you can comfortably spend in the water. If you're gonna be spear fishing, make sure you buy all the correct gear, orange buoy, bag, knife etc. Don't buy cheap snorkel, flippers or mask. You will regret it. I did when my effing ankles were covered in blisters and I nearly fuucking drowned every time I surfaced Bought eighty quid worth of mask snorkel and fins a couple weeks back in newquay and had an hour with it in just shorts in Dorset. First time snorkelling and it was f***ing awesome. Just practicing everything and having a bit of fun. Jelly fish got me apparently. Lol. I'm off to Brisbane in November and want to swim with dolphins etc. Next summer I want to properly spear fish with a view to some more foreign adventures. Just gaining experience and confidence in the short term. Edited August 12, 2019 by Born Hunter 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted August 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, mushroom said: Just found this in my history.. Never used them but have a butchers. Lots of info on there. https://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk Thats where one of these came from i think. I've read loads and none the wiser, hence this thread. I'm just not sure if my proportions mean I'm a bit of a special case. Lol. Just need a tighter waist, everything else is snug as f**k, but any smaller size wise and I'd struggle everywhere else, especially in the chest/shoulder region. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: Thats where one of these came from i think. I've read loads and none the wiser, hence this thread. I'm just not sure if my proportions mean I'm a bit of a special case. Lol. Just need a tighter waist, everything else is snug as f**k, but any smaller size wise and I'd struggle everywhere else, especially in the chest/shoulder region. Buy a belt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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