If your wetsuit fits nice and snug, then expect to find it a bit challenging getting into it when dry. You can roll up the legs and arms into a doughnut first, or you could try one of these two common tricks used among scuba divers to ease into your wetsuit without requiring an army of assistance to pull you through.
All you need for the plastic bag trick is…a plastic bag! Put the plastic bag over your foot or hand, then simply push through your wetsuit. The plastic bag helps glide your limbs into place. Keep a bottle of water with a little shampoo in it with your dive kit. Before you put your suit on, pour and swish the soapy water around the inside of your wetsuit and slather a little onto your skin. This acts as a lubricant and will make even the tightest wetsuit slip on like a silk shirt.
Proper care of your wetsuit will keep it in good condition and storing it correctly will prevent it from stretching out of shape. Make sure to give your suit a fresh water rinse after every dive and allow it to drip dry in a shady place. Leaving it in the sun for too long can cause damage. As mentioned by Surfer Mag Editor Justin Houseman, always use a proper clothes hanger rather than using pegs so as not to stretch the chest and shoulders.
The HangAir Hanger is a popular choice amongst divers. If a wetsuit was not tight, it would not serve the purpose of keeping you warm and improving your buoyancy. Pull it up. A proper fitting suit should not be too roomy in the crotch area. Only then should you take an assessment of leg and arm length and shoulder comfort. Arms and Legs are Secondary. This is especially the case with body types that have longer torsos and shorter legs. In fact, many wetsuits come with extra long legs and arms; the wetsuit manufacturer expects you to trim them once you have decided on the purchase and include instructions on how to trim.
The more important thing is that your torso feels right — tight enough to hold water in, but also with enough flex so you can breathe comfortably. Our wetsuit of choice for years has been a great Xterra sleeveless wetsuit , even in very cold water — proof that the arms really are not very important at all.
A tri wetsuit allows for swimming range-of-motion. Collar Comfort is Critical. Keep in mind that the collar will stretch some over time; however, if you have a bigger neck, look for one of the brands that features a lower cut collar.
These tend to be a lot more generously sized. We have seen many swimmers come out of the water before the race is done, not because they were out of shape, but because they felt the neckline was constricting their breathing and movement. No Junk in the Trunk. One of the more notoriously poor-fitting areas for many wetsuit wearers is the area around the small of the back.
Generally, height and weight are the most important measurements, however getting specific measurements for your waist and chest will help narrow it down when you are between sizes. Other factors to consider are weight fluctuations and your personal preference for how snug you want the suit to fit. The size of a wetsuit can play a large role in the perceived flexibility of a wetsuit. For instance, if the suit is short in the torso or tight in the chest it can restrict the movement of your arms.
If a wetsuit is too snug you will wear it out sooner. Technically, you could get into a wetsuit two sizes too small but it would bust at the seams pretty quickly due to the extra stress. One of the worst things that can happen while surfing is getting flushed. If your wetsuit fits properly you will have very minimal flushing.
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