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Wetsuit tightness

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  • 22-09-2014 12:32pm
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    jamesdeanjames
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭


    Hi,
    I bought a new Tri wet suit. It's pretty snug except I can feel the tiniest trickle down the small of my back when in the water? Now, i'm quite skinny and so i'm wondering will there be any suit size that is perfect for me, as the other dimensions on this are bang on. Would a rash vest make a difference, or is there anything else i can do?

    Thanks,
    Kieran


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    cjt156
    Registered Users Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭cjt156


    I would have though that was normal. I always get a little cold streak down the back as I get in. This gets heated to body temp naturally and you're good to go. Its meant to keep you warm, not dry.
    As long as it's not gulping in water like a basking shark I'd reckon it's doing its job.


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    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    jamesdeanjames wrote: »
    Hi,
    I bought a new Tri wet suit. It's pretty snug except I can feel the tiniest trickle down the small of my back when in the water? Now, i'm quite skinny and so i'm wondering will there be any suit size that is perfect for me, as the other dimensions on this are bang on. Would a rash vest make a difference, or is there anything else i can do?

    Thanks,
    Kieran

    Perfectly normal, the zips aren't watertight so always let in some water.

    You could try a heatseeker vest if extending the season or suffering from the cold a bit. http://www.orca.com/ie-en/heatseeker-vest/


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