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Wetsuits for the tall?

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CallarMorvern · 10/08/2020 14:31

Not quite sure where to ask this as it doesn't quite seem Style and Beauty!
Does anyone have any advice on buying wetsuits if you are an above average height woman - I'm 5'10, size 14. When looking at sixing charts, XL seems to be recommended, but not sure how wider equates to longer? I also can't afford to spend much, it's only for summer sea swimming.
I have similar problems with swimsuits

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UpsideDown1983 · 10/08/2020 14:39

I'm 5ft 11 and size 14. I have 34-36inch leg. I've got an Orca S7 for open water swimming. Fits perfectly.

UpsideDown1983 · 10/08/2020 14:39

I should have said it's in a size XL

pinkbalconyrailing · 10/08/2020 14:42

I'm 5.9 and have an orca 'shorty' in xl.
width is not a problem due to the stretch (I'm barrel shaped)

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CallarMorvern · 10/08/2020 14:52

Oh replies! I was expecting tumbleweedGrin
Upsidedown1983, my inside leg is only 32", I have a long torso, but I'll take a look at Orca.
Pinkbalconyrailing Another vote for Orca, thank you.

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pinkbalconyrailing · 10/08/2020 15:28

I also have a ling torso. widthways L would have been ok for me (also around size 12-14) but L was too tight in the crotch area.

CMOTDibbler · 10/08/2020 15:32

I'm a small 12. 5'9 and wear a L Orca. If I was a 14 I would def need an XL. The sleeves and legs have to be really hoiked up for it to fit into the shoulder

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