I'm a swimmer, not a diver or snorkeler, and this year the only pool still open (suburban DC) is outdoor and unheated...BRRR! So while a shorty is a great idea the options for me - 5'10", ~285# - are super limited and Pleasure Sports was the ONLY place that really acknowledged the existence of larger women (some sites recommended larger men's wetsuits and reviews for fitting hips and boobs were abysmal). THANK YOU! I was desperate and impatient so I ordered (a 20) before I got a sizing recommendation (an 18). Received my order really fast (shipping from FL to MD doesn't take long) so I was able to test fit my guess. Ok, probably the 18 would have been better and the tighter fit would have kept the cold water from shooting in my armpits and down the back of my neck when pushing off the pool wall at a turn. However, I'm not sure that I could have tolerated potentially increased tightness around my neck - I think this is both a fit issue and just not being used to the feeling. All that said though, I was perfectly warm where the shorty covered me and was able to swim over an hour, at 0500, in a 66°F pool. No other way was that going to happen! Wish - exact same wetsuit in tank style (sleeveless) for swimmers who want to feel less arm restriction as there are no tri-suits for those of us who don't look like athletes Next purchase - something to keep my long hair that escapes from my swim cap from binding up in the velcro at the neck (ripping it out isn't fun)
We run a swim camp and we needed options for our clinic participants that were larger than a 12 or 14. This suit is heaven sent, the sizing is just so accurate. The women are so happy with having suits that really fit them so well. We couldn't be happier and they are so excited to swim.
LOVE this product- Easy on and off. I wore it in a non-heated backyard pool during 75 degree days in an area with breezy coastal air. Along with the NeoSport Sport 2.5mm Cap, I felt temperature-comfortable doing my water exercises.