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ikw777
QLD
Australia
1105 Posts |
Posted 08/02/2012, 4:33 pm
   
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Have to buy a wetty this week, a 3/2. Trouble is I know that over autumn I will lose about 5kg. (I'm presently 80).
Would losing 5kg affect the fit and therefore effectiveness of a wetsuit much? |
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petermac33
WA
Australia
1118 Posts |
Posted 08/02/2012, 5:15 pm
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I prefer a wetsuit that is too large---as this effectively makes it much more flexy feel,they tend to last longer too,downside will not be quite so warm.
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Stuthepirate
WA
Australia
1069 Posts |
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lotofwind
NSW
Australia
3467 Posts |
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powersloshin
NSW
Australia
78 Posts |
Posted 08/02/2012, 6:49 pm
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| buy one that fits perfectly after you have lost 2.5 kilos |
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sboardcrazy
NSW
Australia
2508 Posts |
Posted 10/02/2012, 8:00 am
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I had trouble deciding on a size when I bought mine last winter. I usually put on 1 -2kgs over winter but I was thinner than usual when I ordered.I decided to go for a size to allow for the extra weight - although I haven't put on any since  . I didn't get to really try it out in coldest conditions as it was late spring by the time it arrived .
Maybe it won't be quite as warm as it could be but I figured I could always wear my 1mm metallic over shirt if I was cold and at least I wouldn't have a wetsuit that I couldn't get into. 
I had to buy via the internet as I wanted a 4/5 3mm one and couldn't get any locally. |
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Waiting4wind
NSW
Australia
1182 Posts |
Posted 10/02/2012, 8:22 am
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| Just buy one thats a snug fit, the modern suits a stretchy and have plent of give. I have suits ranging from medium to XL, and my weight has varied to suit those sizes at some stage, however i still wear them all. Albeit some are a little tight.! |
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Gorgo
VIC
Australia
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Posted 10/02/2012, 9:24 am
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| No matter how much weight you lose your bones will be the same. Same arm/leg length etc. Same distance from shoulders to crotch. So, unless you've got a mega gut and lose that, your wettie size will stay the same. |
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