Tall and Skinny Scuba Wetsuit Ideas #askmark #scuba
Amadeuss
@amadeuss3341
#askmark
Hi Mark, can you recommend a company that makes custom wetsuits? I'm 6.3 and skinny – if I choose a of the shelf suit that fits my body – it's usually 5 inches too short, and if i choose a suit lengthwise – It looks like deflated zeppelin on me.
So far I have a suit that too short and using tall boots with it, but still have about 2 inches of nakedness down there
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#askmark Hi Mark another question from me 😅. This time it is about orientation of first stage. Is there a difference in which way is the first stage attached to the cylinder ? I am using scubapro mk25 evo with s620ti second stage and I believe I am fitting it up side down as 5th port pointing down. The reason why I use it this way is to reduce projection of the first stage to my head.
The 1st stage will perform the same no matter the angle. A lot of divers set up their 1st stage like that to make it more low profile and less likely to bump into overhead obstacles. You’ll be fine running it that way.
There are no links in the desc. :D
and now for tall, big, fatty dudes please^^
Had a similar situation while diving abroad and renting a suit.
A XS Scubapro shorty did the job perfectly, water temp. was def. good enough. However, I did try on a full suit for a deep dive, just in case. Lenght of the suit was to short, otherwise way to big. So again I choose the shorty. And glad I did. For upcoming trips I’ll bring at least one of my own, since I discovered that generally it’s not that easy to find a well fitted suit in my size.
Polosub suits are all made to order. They’re not too expensive for awesome wetsuits. They’re targeted at spearfishing and freediving with smoothskin outer for most of their lines but they have lines with lined outer (and inner, but open cell inner is my preference – lubing up before you get in is well worth it IMO).
The reason you want a lined outer is because the heavy scuba gear will probably tear smoothskin suits.
Daniel Mann on YouTube has a video about them.
Mark, you gotta lube up to get into open cell. There’s no two ways about it. But a little water and hair conditioner makes it trivial. The comfort and performance of open cell is worth it…
But I guess if someone had a super impatient personality they should probably avoid open cell since it does take *some* care when putting on.
I’ve been a large or bordering 2xl for a while, earlier this year I bought a Scubapro Yulex 2/3mm – 2xl and find it’s a good fit, but arms and legs I have to role the legs and sleeves up 2”, so Amadeus try an xl or large (I’m 6’4”) they are longer 🤞
#askmark I am still new at diving and I find my ears are very sensitive to pressure. Infact I ruptured my ear drums 4 times while getting my open water certification. The only way to enter the water from a boat where I live is the big stride method. The problem is when I fall in the percussion on my ears really hurt and sometimes will keep me from equalizing my ears because they feel swollen. Is there another way to enter the water or maybe ear protection just for the water entry?
The most gentle entry from a boat is a Controlled Seated Entry or climbing down the ladder. You can be limited sometimes based on water conditions. But if there’s plenty of time and enough space you can sit on the edge of the boat with your feet in the water, put both hands on the edge to one side of you, twist your body and lower yourself into the water.
There are ear protection choices out there. Something like the ProEar mask has ear cups that cover your ears that may help. There are ear plugs out there for scuba divers but, I’m never a fan of putting anything in your ears.
I’d try a CSE or even kitting up in the water so you don’t need to jump into the water to give your ears a break.
Henderson for the win!
Also commenting for the algo! Love your videos and the depth to which you answer seemingly “simple” questions. Hope you feel better!
Commenting for the YouTube gods. Thank you for all of the videos. It’s helps me feel better during extended surface intervals.
Need to top up your vitamin sea?
Maybe a model in size xlt from xcel might fit or a wetsuit from surf shop?
European based brands do better for tall and thin than American ones. ScubaPro and Fourth Element are good. Beuchat also nailed the tall aspect with the focea line. Bare is more geared towards corpulent Americans, even the tall ones are tailored for wider loads.
Disrespect 🫣
@Mr. Beacher aww come on. I tried really hard to be inoffensive with my wording.
@amadeuss3341
I would recommend fourthelement, because they build the drysuit exactly with your sizes, without any extra corsts, so I’m very sure they would help you to find the right neoprene for you, they got a camera to taking measurements for their drysuit, I’m sure they could the system to check the perfect size for you.
Just an observation… every time you say you’ll put some links below, you never do. Good video though.
He said he’ll “try”. Perhaps that take a while after posting and/or is a request to the editor that’s not always honored
@mr.beacher159 I know he said he’d “try,” but I’ve been watching his videos for at least the past 5 years and it’s pretty consistent that when he says he’ll “try” really means go look it up yourself.
#askmark hi Mark love the show after your advise have halo 3d undersuit lovely and warm but bit too warm in sea at 17 degrees what’s your advise many thanks robb
You won’t need a lot of insulation in 17°C. Depending on your drysuit, activity levels and how much you feel the cold, you could probably dive with a thermal baselayer like Xerotherm in warmer waters
Being 6’8″ 203cm it’s very hard to find anything that fits me
#askmark what about a video for short and “a little overweight” divers ? Expecially women who find it difficult to pass the critical point legs-hips……
Kalypse made custom-fit, and offers a lot of color choices.