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Review on Seavenger Alpha 3Mm Neoprene Fullsuit Wetsuit by Bryan Brant

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easier to put on than two other wet suits.

I'm going to start with 5 stars, and we'll see if it will stay that way. I just tried on a size 15. I'm 5'3.5" tall, and generally wear a 16 (sometimes a 14-16); I have a DD bust, ample hips and bottom, thick shoulders and arms, and my tummy is not quite flat (yet).It did take a bit of work to get it over my hips, but it worked out. I've read comments on various wet suit brands, and it seems like one complaint is getting your arms all the way in, as the cuffs tend to be very tight. Well, on this one- although still snug- the arms were far easier to get into than the arms of two other wet suits I tried on. I didn't even need to do the plastic bag trick to get my limbs into the thing.I thought I'd have trouble zipping it up, because finding ANYTHING to fit my bosom has been a challenge, but it zipped right up. I could use a slightly longer zipper cord, but that's easily fixable. Even with a bit of extra "fluff" around my edges, I was pleasantly surprised at how flattering my reflection was. So if you are a bit of a fluffy girl, the size 15 could work out for you, and I daresay you may even feel a little bit sexy.UPDATE: I have worn this suit in water twice so far, and it is working out nicely, so I will leave it at 5 stars!I do have a couple inches of overlap at the ends of the legs and sleeves, as this suit was likely meant for someone a bit taller, but it is very comfortable, and has even gotten easier to get in and out of. My rash guard came in handy, as the velcro at the back of the neck was going to do a number on me! If you don't want to wear a rash guard, then find a wide headband or something to protect your neck.I used this wetsuit in a 52 degree (farenheit) river, and a 62 degree (farenheit) lake. Both times I could feel the cold, but it didn't "bite" me.it was bearable. The 62 degree water was pretty easy; the 52 degree water was a bit more uncomfortable.And because I know the waters will only get colder as we go deeper into autumn and then winter, I have ordered a 3mm shorty, (also by Seavenger) to go on underneath this full wetsuit, for the seriously cold waters--the manufacturer even suggests to do this if you have a full wet suit that's not quite warm enough, so I'm looking forward to wearing both. Happy swimming!

Pros
  • Allows for full range of motion for any water-based activity
Cons
  • It's not suitable for swimming

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