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Best extra large wetsuit for open water swimming

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mutterphore · 24/01/2024 15:54

Can anyone recommend me a good quality, flexible and extra large wetsuit for active, open water swimming?

I'm pear-shaped around size 18 to 20 (lower half larger than upper half) and now in my 60s, the old tummy flab is increasing, so I do need something that I can manage to get on and off, still be able to breathe while swimming and that fits women with very generous hips and legs!

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NinetyNineRedBalloonsGoBy · 24/01/2024 16:12

I got mine from Amazon - Matai 3mm keeps me warm in icy water!

My top tip is to go up a size if you want to take it off with dignity at the lake / sea side!

mutterphore · 24/01/2024 17:28

@NinetyNineRedBalloonsGoBy many thanks for that recommendation. They don't seem to have my size available, if you need to go up a size or two but I'll keep a look out for more stock.

Anyone else with further suggestions?

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SuperLoudPoppingAction · 09/02/2024 00:13

I use a sola wetsuit and they do bigger sizes. The twf ones are sized totally differently.
My sola one is great for wider hips.
It is a 3/2.

mutterphore · 15/02/2024 16:33

Thanks @SuperLoudPoppingAction . In the end, I bought an Aurora 3mm Ladies Wetsuit - Medium Wide A and this seems to fit OK. I also bought gloves and swimming socks too.

As a newbie to wetsuits, I'm not sure if I should wear anything underneath it? This would be more for hypersensitive skin/ stopping rashes than warmth. However, I've found that rather than the bonier parts of me feeling cold, the large derriere chilled most! Do I need some kind of swim shorts underneath?

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Plantymcplantface · 28/03/2024 08:55

Pop an old costume underneath.

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