Guide To a Proper Wetsuit Fit 

Yeah good video, I’ve just bought my first wetsuit, tried it on when I got home and felt like a sausage that was about to explode. But definitely better once I got into the water ✊

this guy looks like a twin of the guy in vsauce !!!

Good info. Thanks. Was about to return mine as too small, which I dry tried at home. I guess I will try it in the water now.

I have just taken delivery on a new wet suit and found this video because I felt it was too tight and uncomfortable. Thank you for clearing this up, it was nearly being sent back.

Just bought a wetsuit and feels like it is kinda small and tight but after I saw this video end up its the right fit for me. Thank sir!

I found one at a used store for $5 and was wondering if it fit how it should. Thanks for clearing this up

Yeah my wetsuit is bordering on choking and it does a good job of keeping the water out. After 3 winters I got the maker to renew the neck and use thicker material and it worked.

I just purchased a wetsuit and had doubts because it felt a little around too tight around the chest at the store. This makes me feel like perhaps I didn't choose the wrong size after all.

So true. I'm 1m80, 77.5 kg. I got a Size 7 Orca Equip (2021) and it is kind tight getting on - particularly around my [broad/manly] shoulders. Looks like a little kid's wetsuit hanging up... but I tell ya, it's great in the water. I use it for openwater swimming, 3km per outing and it is not too tight and very flexible in the arms.

Erik is the best.....big like for him

Thank u bro! Answered my question immediately

Cheers..I went to a shop today and they didn’t mention anything about that.

I bought a $400 that was too big. I wore a medium (I'm 5'9, 170lb) and it was tight around chest, so I said its tight and the guy said go large then with no hesitation. It is loose now. Too many store owners don't fking know

this is such great advice.

When you are a woman it's even harder. We have boobs and curves and weight changes. Wetsuits are not made for curves. The weight does not match the height on charts for many women.

Love the Shirt. thanks for the information

for kayaking [on cold water] do not buy a wetsuit that is tight and 'feels a bit uncomfortable' [as the advice here] because, hopefully, you won't spend time in the water to get it wet and have it stretch. I made the mistake of doing that but this presentation helped understand my error of judgment.

i ordered a Ripcurl flashbomb size 6 initially but it was bit too tall for me and lots of extra materials around my elbows and back of my knees. Then i replaced it with a size 4 which turned out to be quite tight, to an extent that I feel restrictive around my shoulders. But still I took size 4 in the end. Hopefully it will stretch in the water and in time.

I found one that's usually $260 and is up for $50 brand new. Fits amazing lower half but is very baggy around the arms and chest... idk what size to get

Thank you for the tips

Great info! Thank you!

I am just over 6ft tall and a UK dress size 12-14 and I can’t find anywhere that sells a single wetsuit that I could get into. Any advice for me? I guess it wouldn’t be wise to resort to a men’s wetsuit as the fit would be way off. I don’t want to give up yet…

So helpful, thank you!

Hi My chest is 110cm, waist is 82cm. I bought size M which feels too tight on my chest as size M chest is 99-104, but waist fits perfect. If I to change it for Large, chest should be fine, but waist will be too big as L waist is 84-89. What do you recommend, change for loose waist, or hope for chest/shoulders to stretch? Note, I only tried it in a room, I heard it loosens up in water too

Great info. You’ve put my mind at rest.

Is there any company website ? then I could visit more product , Thanks

Any advice for short women? Being 160cm x 53kg (I could lose 2-3 kg or so but I’m also a bit muscly), with more booty than chest is hard. - men wetsuits are not an option - boys wetsuits have a non existent booty area (believe me, I’ve used them consistently) - women wetsuits are too “tall” and big on the chest area - maybe girls wetsuits but can’t try them on unless I order it on the internet and that’s a pain in the ass. also there’s very little choice

THX for the info.

do u do wetsuits with three leg holes? if so where is the size guide for the third leg

Great video!

Great info dude!

Really like the video, thanks!

i have wide shoulders so my chest is 39" 5'7" tall and 150lbs volcom says i need a medium short.

Excellent, really helfup! Thanks.

Hey I was looking buell suits today I have a qs cuz there size is pretty standard with what we have in Santa Cruz CA. I'm 6ft 240 xxl feels good in the torso and chest zip but way to long in the arms and legs xxl 6,1 to 6,3 and up to 230lbs now I tried a XL and that is 5,10 to 6,1 and 210lbs fit great as far as leng but was super tight in the biceps chest and neck had to stretch the chest zip into place. I'm more husky then fat. Any suggestions? How important is weight.

Weir everywhere! 🤙

Super helpful!

Good info! 👍🏾

When you say boarding on restrictive at the shoulders, when I put it on it is quite a bit of a struggle. When I go to take it off, it feels almost impossible, almost like it is going to rip at the stitches. Sounds too restrictive?? Or ok for brand new and dry? It really doesn't seem that healthy taking it off. Also a lot of space at the small of the back (not baggy, ie no folds, but no skin contact).

I bought a wetsuit, a juniors one ( I am a small woman) however I think it is a bit too tight... When I put it on I feel discomfort yes, but even my hands start to show vains, I guess from the pressure of the suit and tight fit. The wet suit was used by my cousine so I guess it is not "new" and strtched already a bit. Do you think I should skip it all together and get a proper womens fit? Thank you in advance :)

Hi, guys, thank you for the tips! I need your advice. I am about to return my new Billabong wetsuit size 8. The thing is that I felt really uncomfortable while putting it on! Size must be alright according to the size chart, I am 169cm high, 90h-65w-85c, 55kg is my current weight. When I rented wetsuits I was always choosing S even XS and felt awesome in the water, I am the same size now. Do you think 8 is alright size for me? Like I mean, if it is ok for the wetsuit to be tight in shoulders for the first time? Then I would keep it =). I would really appreciate your opinion!

Liked the video solely because of your t-shirt 💀🔮

Thanks bro!!!

What if your chest size is 2-1/2" wider than on the specs? Im 5'7" 150lbs but chest is 39-1/2". picked up my first wetsuit volcom 3/2 modulater MS. Their rash guard in medium is really tight in the upper back. The medium is supposed to be 155lbs.

Cool shirt

thanks will try in the bath tub

Hey, vsauce... Michael here

Nice shirt

Buying a wetsuit has been one of the most frustrating things I had to experience so far

What about bulge under the armpits? I bought online a Billabong wetsuit. Size Small (Billabong's smallest size). I'm 150lbs and their size chart says size Small is for people up to 150lbs. Everything fits very tight except for under the armpits where there is a bulge. With me it's even slightly more baggy than your model in this video in the armpits. You can see the neoprene protruding on both the front and back. I have a smaller than average chest (35") but I have an Oneill Small wetsuit and the bulge is minimal compared to the Billabong. Should I return the Billabong wetsuit or keep it?

I am the exact same weight and height as you. I think Im gonna get a small

hey! Vsauce, Michael here

Mine is too baggy- guess I gotta get a xs

6 '1 180 lbs what size should i get. It will be my first wetsuit. Thanks.

What if I'm fat, but planning on losing a bit... should I hold off until the fat is gone?

This is really good advice! Thanks Ringo....(sorry...you do look a bit like him) but great video...

5'9, 245lb =2xl spring wetsuit?

Vsauce Micheal HEREEEEEEEEEEE

I chose this video because he was wearing a stealie

wetsuits have a short size, a tall size but why dont they have a fat size.

Not Fade Away

Well his star model "Erik" looks like a young Robert De niro wearing a wetsuit.

The best wetsuit is "Adelio"-wetsuit the suit has flotation capabilities.

Hey vsauce here

@vsauce

Gdf🤟

So you need it so tight that ur package pops out

well that pretty much sucks then, because you gotta try them on to get your size!! and they are a BITCH to get on!!!