Women's swimming wetsuit - advice?

Cuidadosa

Hello dear MSEs!:hello:

I would like to tap in the vast knowledge that I know all of you combined have... And I don't

I have no clue about swimming wetsuits, but I need to get one. No idea what price rage I should look for or what specs, what are the reliable brands...

I want it for open water swimming and I'm not planning to become a pro, so anything basic will do.

Any recommended shop/website/specific brand/model? Any tips in general?

Thanks a lot!

Cuidadosa

Let's spark some thoughts...

I've seen this one. What do you think?

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C6173

agua_bendita

Denise, you need at least a 5mm thick suit or maybe a 7mm. It should have what you call in the US a 'farmer John' attached to the legs and if possible get a top that is a 'pull-over' style with no zips in it - I know that sounds like hard work for getting into but believe me a pull-over without zips is THE warmest type of wetsuit. Also, get one with sealing cuffs at the wrists and ankles as these restrict the flow of water in and out of the suit - the last thing you need is all that water that your body has warmed suddenly flushing out of your sleeves. Well, I'm not sure what is available to you in Florida but I have to say that if you can track down a European suit by either Mares or Cressi you'll get a great suit. Alternatively, contact this company;
they make suits designed for spearfishing but they are exactly what I have been talking about.

colony

They were selling wetsuits for £25 in certain Co-ops. (Wadebridge, cornwall was the store I went to).

KILL_BILL

sandra89 wrote: »

don't forget to get something that would attract some eye-attention! good luck girl!

yes showing lots of cleavage is the way to go