Robbieandrew Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Just find something else to do in winter, they said. You can go a few months without sailing, they said. Well, they were wrong and I need a wet suit so stop myself getting frozen to death in this chilly Adelaide weather. Here's the problem. I'm 193cm and about 68-70kg...tall and skinny, built like a toothpick. All the wet suits I've looked at that are long enough seem to be falling off me, they sort of assume that people grow a little (or a lot) fatter with height. So does anyone have the same problem? Anyone know of a particular brand or anything that might make the perfect fit? Trying to look at under/around $100 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I left school 30years ago and have put on a massive 4kgs since then ...... so its a bit of a squeeze getting into my old wetsuit...... & like yourself I come in at 72kgs today...... I recently bought a new suit that was the best fit I could find ( but it was loose fit), went to a surf shop and asked who did wetsuit repairs, got a number and rang the guy, he took a few measurements and a week later I picked it up....... now its a glove. cost me $40 to have it altered and I cant see where it was changed..... best help I can give you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 There is a Canoe shop on Daw's road called Adelaide Canoe & Kayak sales, they make wetsuits and you sometimes see their adds in the paper as the Wetsuit factory, they sell cheap wetsuits but also custom make, I've purchased a couple of wetsuits in the past from them for the family. Heres the link http://www.adelaidecanoeworks.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Ahh yes, didn't even think of Adelaide Canoe Works, only about 10 minutes from my house. I'll go see what they have to offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquoll Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 At 178cm and 60kg, I'm like you; "built like a toothpick". Getting great use out of a very comfortable Ronstan skiff suit ($175)0. In winter I add a long-sleeve rash shirt, woollen jumper, spray jacket, gloves and wetsuit boats. http://binksmarine.com.au/store/clothing/dinghy-clothing/wetsuits/ronstan-skiffsuit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 You can try out the new wetsuit this Sunday at Goolwa regatta club if you want, racing starts at 11am, we're considering the 6hr drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted June 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Went down to Adelaide Scuba on the weekend and found me a wetsuit. They were having a 25% off sale and happened to have a certain model in a "Large Tall" which fitted like a well fitting glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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