PLEASE! Send help needed to find very large winter wet suit
Former Member
Hello. I am an open water swimmer in the Northwest and can't bear not swimming in the lake anymore. A couple weeks ago it was fine at 63, but it's getting colder, and in winter is about 48. Problem is I can't find a wetsuit; I'm short and heavy and don't see anything in my size. In womens' clothes I wear about a 20 or 22, i am 5 foot 3; and in bathing suits like Speedo can wear swimsuits in size 20 or 22 also. I'd like to swim in water as cold as 48 this winter. Any suggestions out there? I looked online; they have XXL men's but not women's it seems.
Parents
Former Member
Since we're on the subject, maybe I could help with this topic, too.
I'm a bigger guy who does want to get a wetsuit eventually for open water swimming. I'm thinking of getting it more for the floatation factor than for warmth.
Last December, I did get to use one. I was swimming with dolphins and they had them available for the swim. When I first put it on, it was a little tight, but not bad. By the time I finished, it was almost a little loose. Is this normal? If so, when shopping for them, should you try to get one a little on the tight side?
Thanks for any help in advance!
JIM
Since we're on the subject, maybe I could help with this topic, too.
I'm a bigger guy who does want to get a wetsuit eventually for open water swimming. I'm thinking of getting it more for the floatation factor than for warmth.
Last December, I did get to use one. I was swimming with dolphins and they had them available for the swim. When I first put it on, it was a little tight, but not bad. By the time I finished, it was almost a little loose. Is this normal? If so, when shopping for them, should you try to get one a little on the tight side?
Thanks for any help in advance!
JIM
