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Wetsuits - how much does height/weight matter?

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emd023

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Hello. I recently purchased a Rip Curl Dawn Patrol wetsuit, size MS. The MS fits people who are 5’7 to 5’9 and weigh 150-170 pounds. I am 5’9 1/2 and weigh 140. the next size below is the S which is for 5’7-5’9 and 135-155 pounds. The next size up is the M which is for 5’9-5’11, 150-170 pounds. I chose the MS because there was a big sale and that was the only option available.

How important is the height measurements for wetsuits? Do you think I will be OK if I stick with the MS, even though I am a half inch taller than the max height and below the weight recommendation? Would the S be the better choice considering my weight? What is more important in a suit - weight or height?

Also, unrelated question, is the zipfree worth it? How is it compared to chestzip and backzip?

I am new to surfing so thanks for the help!
 
waxfoot

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No one here can answer that for you, it's like recommending to you whether. pair of jeans will fit you if you're a size 30 waist. If it's comfortable, then that's the correct size for you. If you're a bit taller, all it means is that the cuff on the legs will sit a tad higher up.

Zip free is sh!t, chest zip is great, back zip is worse than chest, but easier to get in and out.
 
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Weight is more important, in my experience. Wetsuits tend to fit me better when I'm on the max end of the weight rec.

I'm 5'9. When I was 145 lbs, I would always be in a small suit.

I too would like a DM of those t!ts.
 
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There are many factors to consider while selecting a wetsuit. First, do you like turtles? Second, do you do airs? Ninth, do you touch your pepis (man parts) with your right or left hand. Sixth, do you smell like cabbage? And finally, would you be so kind and to show all of us your t!ts so we can properly ascertain what size you should get? After that, you should then quit surfing. PM OT, he’ll help you out in that regard.
thanks, management.
 
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emd023

Jun 24, 2020
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jkb said:
Weight is more important, in my experience. Wetsuits tend to fit me better when I'm on the max end of the weight rec.

I'm 5'9. When I was 145 lbs, I would always be in a small suit.

I too would like a DM of those t!ts.
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jkb said:
Weight is more important, in my experience. Wetsuits tend to fit me better when I'm on the max end of the weight rec.

I'm 5'9. When I was 145 lbs, I would always be in a small suit.

I too would like a DM of those t!ts.
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Soo, i've done effed up with the MS selection. Looks like I need to get an S.

PS - DM Sent
 
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You can go a little bigger, with some exceptions I can think of from my experience.
-Really cold water the suit won't be as warm after a good flushing. I'm gonna throw a number out that I consider the beginning of cold <50°
-Big waves. A poor fitting suit can fill up like a balloon and drown you in larger waves. Another number 8'-10'+ beyond that point you don't want any problems like that.
-With gloves and boots, they should be tucked in tight enough toseal the connection, no blow outs(coming untucked during a flushing event.

That's all for now. If you are primarily gonna surf 55°+ in head high or below you really shouldn't have much trouble with a slightly bigger suit IMO
It can make changing a little easier too.
 
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If your new to surfing like you mentioned and this is your first wetsuit possibly, than go to a surf shop and try on the different brands/sizes. Each brand fits/feels different. Once you get familiar with how they fit it is easier to order online, but starting off your best going into a shop. For example, Ripcurl fits my wide shoulders the worst and O'Neill fits the best on my body. Everybody is different, go in and make sure your fitted right.
 
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Get measured correctly....I always thought I was always 5’10 and thus looked at the size chart and automatically bought a Large suit....until I was measured correctly at 5’9.75 and looked at the sizing chart....Medium Tall with XYZ company or Large Small with ABC company...tried on the suits and holy cow, what a difference it made...I was no longer swimming in my suit and my sessions would last longer without the extra water swooshing around...
 
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SirKooksALot

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It's so brand specific, and build specific. I'm an outlier on height at 6'4ish and skinny, the Oneill LTs are the only thing that fit well for my build. Other talls aren't tall (i.e. a tall that is 6' isn't really tall IMO) or have arms/legs/torso/whatever that doesn't fit properly.

TLDR use size chart as a guide but try on as many as you can.
 
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Weight of course is important, but to have the right dimensions will make you even healthier and look naturally. I have so many questions on this theme, starting from the first step that will lead to perfect results. In my case I have less weight, from what I should have considering my height. But, that's not a problem, after I did bmi calculator test, already know what to do and what is my AIM. Will use their advices and programs to gain weight and positive results. Body health is important for everyone, can’t be skipped or ignored because what will be at the end or will make you happy or depressed.
 
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Also, weight is more important than height on wetsuits
 
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