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Do they make wet suits for short fat guys?

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Old 05-30-2008, 11:49 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Do they make wet suits for short fat guys?

Anyone got any suggestions for 250 pounder that's 5'10 in finding a wetsuit.....other than the obvious of dropping about 70 pounds....slowly working on that one already
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Old 05-30-2008, 01:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Similiar problems with finding one for someone 7 inches taller and 30lbs heavier...

I did contact wet suit world in NJ, Water Sports Store, Wetsuits, Surfboards.. In Stone Harbor, New Jersey., they told me they carry "custom size" wetsuits at regular prices. You may want to give them a try.
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Old 05-30-2008, 01:35 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Some manufacturers do! Tilos is one I know sure does. I have a Tilos Superstretch 7-6-5mm size LS large short. It fits me like a custom suit should but it's off the rack.
I'm 5'8" 200 lbs
You probably be a XLS size
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You might want to try a BARE 2XL SHORT.
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Here, see if this is the wetsuit you are looking for....

Scuba Diving Videos Oceanic makes a Wetsuit for a Penguin Scuba Videos
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Yeah cgvmer is correct; contact the Dow Stewart @ wetsuit world he'll be glade to help.
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Old 05-30-2008, 08:35 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I do not know if it is like jeans, but they have clothes for short fat guys, and tall skinny guys, but not tall fat guys such as myslef
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In a similar situation, I had no luck with off the rack.

I went with a custom wetsuit, which ended up costing the same as off the rack. I ordered it on a Monday and received it on a Friday.

Give these guys a try. Custom Wetsuits, Scuba Diving Skins, Parkas from AquaFlite
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Anyone got any suggestions for 250 pounder that's 5'10 in finding a wetsuit.....other than the obvious of dropping about 70 pounds....slowly working on that one already
I would suggest that you call ST, ask for Joey () and talk to him about the Henderson's Thermoprene 2XL or 3XL. I am 260lbs @ 5'10" with all the weight around my gut and legs. I originally asked for the 3XL which had BIG bulges in the armpits. So I called ST, Joey answered the call and after a longish discussion, offered to send out the 2XL for a comparison fit. The 2XL was a much better fit than the 3XL in my case.
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Custom is the best option. Another is find a suit that fits the round and have the length altered.
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