Any recommendations for buying a women's wetsuit?
I want to buy a wetsuit so I can continue swimming outside for as long as possible here in New England. I know nothing about this, as to what brands to look for, etc. Also, what happens with your feet? Do those get covered or do they stay bare? Does anyone swim with a wetsuit? Thanks for your replies.
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There are a few things to consider. As far as general fit goes, you want it to be snug, but not so tight that you are having a hard time breathing or moving. Try it on and do movements that you would when you are doing the activity you want it for. Ex- surfing. Move your arms like you are paddling, squat down and stand up, just move and make sure there aren't restrictions.Look at the features that it has. ie warmth, flexibility, blindstitched seams, etc.
- Type of suit. A spring suit has short sleeves and short legs. A full suit has long arms and long legs. Then there are some that are combined- short arms, long legs; long arms, short legs.. only a wetsuit top..
I would say just get a full suit. This is generally what you will see and is the most popular.
- Thickness. The wetsuit thickness is in millimeters. 3/2 for example, means 3mm in the body portion, and 2 millimeters for your arms and legs. This is a good thickness for 60 degrees and above. I get cold easily so I wear a 4/3 for anything under 65 degrees.
-Flexibility. For me, this is one of the most important features. If you want it for surfing, you are going to be paddling A LOT, so you want little or no restriction in your shoulders. You also want to be able to bend forward and move your legs easily.
- Seams. This is where the wetsuit is sewn together. The fewer the seams, the less chance you have of water leaking in, or having the wetsuit come apart from wear and tear. Some have glued seams, where they sew it together, but have a "reinforcement strip" along the seam as well so water doesn't leak through. The idea is the fewer the seams, the warmer the wetsuit. Not really the key factor in warmth though. so don't worry too much about this.
Your feet won't be covered. You can buy booties, which will then cover your feet, but if you don't they will be open.
There's also the option of wearing a hood, gloves, and the booties. These are for colder waters so you can stay out a lot longer.
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walmartI would use a roxy, billibong, or o'neill. But make it a full body wetsuit. They keep you warmer
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