Wetsuit fit
CCS
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I know that there have been loads of posts on this subject recently, but can I ask one further question?
I recently bought my first wetsuit - the main driver was getting something fairly cheap for my first OW race - so I went for an ex-hire Blue Seventy Reaction suit. On the size charts, I always seem to be between sizes, being tall and a bit lanky, so I went for the smaller size. Feels fairly comfortable, and OK to get on / off (and I am pretty used to wetsuits from loads of windsurfing in my younger days).
Anyway, I am starting to wonder whether it is too big. When I did some sea swimming on holiday, it felt as if the legs were full of water, and almost flopping around while I swam - particularly on the knee / thigh area. The arms are however quite a snug fit.
On the sizing chart, the next size down is aimed at someone between 7 & 1" shorter than me and 24 - 6 lbs lighter (so I didn't even consider it).
Any recommendations for wetsuit brands where the legs come up a bit more tight fitting?
Budget dictates that I stick with what I have for this season - but I might think of looking for end of season bargains for next year, so would appreciate any thoughts.
(P.S. recommendations for womens' wetsuits.... I am a girl)
I recently bought my first wetsuit - the main driver was getting something fairly cheap for my first OW race - so I went for an ex-hire Blue Seventy Reaction suit. On the size charts, I always seem to be between sizes, being tall and a bit lanky, so I went for the smaller size. Feels fairly comfortable, and OK to get on / off (and I am pretty used to wetsuits from loads of windsurfing in my younger days).
Anyway, I am starting to wonder whether it is too big. When I did some sea swimming on holiday, it felt as if the legs were full of water, and almost flopping around while I swam - particularly on the knee / thigh area. The arms are however quite a snug fit.
On the sizing chart, the next size down is aimed at someone between 7 & 1" shorter than me and 24 - 6 lbs lighter (so I didn't even consider it).
Any recommendations for wetsuit brands where the legs come up a bit more tight fitting?
Budget dictates that I stick with what I have for this season - but I might think of looking for end of season bargains for next year, so would appreciate any thoughts.
(P.S. recommendations for womens' wetsuits.... I am a girl)
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Good luck.......
I was staggered how big a difference it made to my suit...
Alternatively you could spend a bit more time on the bike... till your legs fill the suit out![;)]
Ru