My suit was shipped to me free. I found the best deal on Pleasure Sports. The size chart was spot on. I love the videos on this site. Great job. The wetsuit was easy to don. I use wetsuit lubricant because I am big guy. So the suit juice was a dream. I wear the hood when I need it otherwise I push it back. I stayed warmed and very little water gets in the suit. I wear the Quiksilver syncro neoprene glove - they are tougher than nails. My boots are made by Xcel and I also made sure to wear a rashguard under so that it makes getting in and out so much easier. The glide is the key. Killer suit. Thanks folks.