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06-06-2017, 07:33 PM | #1 |
DefiantEwok
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Posts: 13
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Mako Wetsuit Size, Thickness and Fit Question
Hello Spearboard!
I live in Santa Cruz, CA and spearfish in local and northern CA waters. I have been spearfishing for about 3 years, just using a 4/3 surf wetsuit. Question: I am looking to upgrade to a Mako open cell wetsuit. In water temperatures in the low 50s to mid 60s, what thickness would you recommend? Is 3mm too thin? 7mm too thick? 5mm? Also, I am 6'2" and weigh 185. Not sure if I should get the L or XL suit - anyone own a Mako suit? How is the fit? Thanks - I appreciate the help! DefiantEwok |
06-07-2017, 09:14 AM | #2 |
Spearo-doc
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Gainesville, FL
Age: 39
Posts: 249
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Re: Mako Wetsuit Size, Thickness and Fit Question
For low 50s, and >2hrs of water time, then most likely 7mm (5mm would be borderline), but in mid 60s then def a 5mm. 3mm will be too thin.
For your size, I would size XL for the 5mm and maybe even XXL for that 7mm. Mako tends to run a slight tad small. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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06-07-2017, 05:34 PM | #3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Re: Mako Wetsuit Size, Thickness and Fit Question
Hey man, had your predicament a couple months ago and gave Mako a call. I'm 6' 175lbs and I got the ML. I dive 50-65 degree water and the 5mil is perfect for it. In general, I've always gotten cold pretty quickly but with the 5mil I'm in the water for around 2 hours and only get out because my feet and hands become very cold. Excellent, EXCELLENT, customer service. If you have any questions give them a call.
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06-07-2017, 09:25 PM | #4 |
People for Kaboat
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 532
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Re: Mako Wetsuit Size, Thickness and Fit Question
I'm 6' 180 and have both the 3 and 5 mil in Large. I would go with the 5 mil and XL for you. You will not believe the difference between these Mako suits and your old surf suit!
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06-10-2017, 02:18 AM | #5 | |
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