Yes, exactly. I fit the stock size small really well. They tend to run a little bit big in my experience.......pretty close to Oniell sizing. On top of that, you want them to be ever so slightly looser than your typical suit. These aren't the super gummy suction cup to your skin 6 way stretch that feel great for a couple sessions but end up being cold because they get stretched out so thin and fall apart in less than 1 season type suits. They are much more durable than that, but not restrictive. The fit is more built into the suit, if that makes sense.So basically you got a custom suit without needing to measure yourself?
I had a 4/3 with the velcro closure. I didn't think I was going to like it as much as the zipper closure, but it surprised me. Easy on the shoulders and it sealed really well. My only complaint is the velcro sticking to the fuzzy liner on the inside of the suit when I would take it off and turn it right side in.What closure do you get? Any experience with their zipperless ( looks to be velcro) ?
I would consider that before I go full Axxe u-zip. I recently tried the vissla u-zip… it’s phenomenal. Feels like you’re wearing just a rashguard when paddling. Almost no shoulder stress, which is my biggest deciding factor- even less than my favorite zipperless Isurus (which still has the cinch cord on the left side).
Now I get an open ended slanted chest zip on my suits. There's no point to the slant that I can tell. Might as well be straight across. But it works great as well and I don't feel any pressure on my shoulders from it. I also get a secondary neck gasket sewn into the suit that really does an amazing job at eliminating neck flushing. If you ever order one, I highly recommend the secondary neck gasket.