Suit Sizing

RE: Suit Sizing

orca1946 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:17:11 GMT

Maybe FINA should mandate a size system?!!:afraid:

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orca1946 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:16:06 GMT

A SMALL? What kind of wacked out system is that??

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Former Member — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:28:21 GMT

They appear to only have the "Large" size available, however - whatever size that may mean. There's no other description readily available. There is an obsure link on the Rocket Science web page with a suit size chart. I am 6'3" and close to a deuce - depending on my recent caloric intake - and I fit into a size S RocketSkin, compared to a 28 B70. Note that Paul Smith 6'5" and EASILY a deuce-and-a-half fits into a size Small Tall. They run HUGE.

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Jim Clemmons — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:16:04 GMT

Swimoutlet.com carries the Rocket Science suit for men. Here is the URL: www.swimoutlet.com/.../14444.htm The LL or XL sound like they might work. And I would guess that it would be easier to put on than the Pro. I understand your frustration on sizing charts. I rarely fit into anything according to all of them. --mj They appear to only have the "Large" size available, however - whatever size that may mean. There's no other description readily available.

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swimmj — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:07:15 GMT

Did you try the Rocket Science, Paul? They might have your size. That's more akin to the B70 and isn't as fragile and prone to rips as the Pro. I think it's only $20 more. Swimoutlet.com carries the Rocket Science suit for men. Here is the URL: www.swimoutlet.com/.../14444.htm The LL or XL sound like they might work. And I would guess that it would be easier to put on than the Pro. I understand your frustration on sizing charts. I rarely fit into anything according to all of them. --mj

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The Fortress — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:48:29 GMT

Yeah. They don't stretch like the B70 when you put them on, so I wouldn't want to go too small. I think you might have trouble squeezing certain parts of you into certain parts of the suit, not to mention the potential breathing issues. Did you try the Rocket Science, Paul? They might have your size. That's more akin to the B70 and isn't as fragile and prone to rips as the Pro. I think it's only $20 more.

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BillS — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:45:05 GMT

Thanks, I think, Bill. My Nero was a 32 and was a tad long on me. The Large B70 PointZero3 seemed to fit OK. So, if going with a Pro do you think an XL would be a good idea? Yeah. They don't stretch like the B70 when you put them on, so I wouldn't want to go too small. I think you might have trouble squeezing certain parts of you into certain parts of the suit, not to mention the potential breathing issues.

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pwolf66 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:26:59 GMT

Thanks, I think, Bill. My Nero was a 32 and was a tad long on me. The Large B70 PointZero3 seemed to fit OK. So, if going with a Pro do you think an XL would be a good idea?

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BillS — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:36:36 GMT

My FS Pro full suit is an LL. It's pretty tight on me. My B70 is a 30. Height: 6'2" Weight: 195 Chest: 45-46" Waist: 37-38" Hips: 39" Inseam: 37" Outseam: 36" I'm guessing you'll want the biggest thing they got, big fella.

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Speedo — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:07:27 GMT

WTH is up with these manufacturers and thier sizing 'charts'? For example, I'm looking at Speedo's site and the FS-Pro. Thier sizing only lists smallsmall longmediummed longlargelarge longx/l But yet thier pull down list has XS, L, LL, XL, XLL, XXL. Hmm........ Soooooo, not sure where XLL and XXL fit as there are no sizing recommendations listed. The XL ones listed look like they are good on the thigh, very tight on the waist and slightly tight on the chest so not sure if I should pursue an XLL or an XXL. My current measurements: Height: 6'3" Weight: 248 Chest (measured at nipple line): 47" Waist (measured at belly button): 41.5" Hips: 43" Inseam- leg (measured groin to ground): 37.5" Inseam- arm (measured middle of back to wrist): 32" If anyone is even close to those measurements and swims in an FS-Pro, I would love to get a sizing recommendation from you. Or even sizing recommendations for any of the approved TYR or Rocket Science suits. Hey, Paul S. do you swim in a Pro and if so what size are you wearing? Paul, you are more intimately familiar with my LZR sizing problems than you would ever want to be. Speedo said I should wear a small or LS LZR based on their website chart. And I'd say the medium I brought to Clovis was tight based on your and Chris Beach's efforts to zip the dang thing. Who knows man, fishing rods are the same way- they're rated to throw a screwdriver and they're better at throwing a volkswagen. But you know this already. Trying on in advance is a luxury.

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orca1946 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:19:17 GMT

Hey Andy, are these 2 suits legal now- rocket science full body & speedo fast skin2 / If they are is it a good time buy ?

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Former Member — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:29:39 GMT

Paul, I use an FS Pro high neck. I am 6'5" 215lbs. My measurements are smaller in the chest and waist, and longer in the legs...44, 34, 34 respectively. I have used an XL. Which was a good fit. Although, I felt it was a little loose in the chest because I was getting water in through the neck. So, I went with a LL and it was so tight the first couple of times I wore it I felt like it was going to explode. But after a few swims it really stretched out and got more comfortable. Hope this helps.

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Former Member — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:18:19 GMT

The suit sizes make no sense. With the tech suits, though, height is the main determinant I have found. So, if you are at the tall end of a suit's height range, or have a longer than average torso, order the tall. I am about 6' 3" but below the magical "deuce" in weight (for now). I wear a 28 in the B70 (it's tight in the length), I wear a Small in the Rocket Skin, and I wear a Medium Long in the Speedo range (FSII, Pro and LZR). If I were you, I'd order the XL and the XLL and send the wrong one back. Or call Kastaway Swimwear and have them help you with sizing.

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Michael Heather — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:33:22 GMT

6'3", 250. I don't even think of the body suits any more, I only use tights. They are very slimming.

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pwolf66 — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:12:59 GMT

no one has any suggestions? C'mon, I CAN'T be the only Clydesdale here.

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ande — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:23:54 GMT

try the largest available size maybe pro or rocket science Mens Full Body

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pwolf66 — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:09:33 GMT

6'3", 250. I don't even think of the body suits any more, I only use tights. They are very slimming. But don't you think that all those flowers add too much drag? Or do you actually perform better in drag???? :bolt: