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Topic: mako open cell wet suit help  (Read 1997 times)

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Big_Berg

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so i was thinking of buying a new wet suit and was considering ordering a mako because they are so darn cheap right now. i was wondering what size i should order. im 6'5" and about 240 lbs. i wanted to hear from those that own them. also is it decent enough to buy?


Rick

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XS   5'1" to 5'3"   130-145
S   5'4" to 5'6"   145-160
M   5'7" to 5'9"   160-170
ML   5'9" to 5'11"   170-180
L   5'11" to 6'0"   180-195
XL   6'0" to 6'2"   195-205
XXL   6'2" to 6'3"   205-220

I don't own one, but a number of people I know who do seem to be pretty satisfied with them. I think Hotplate, Porky, and Shark_Bait all wear them, so perhaps they'll chime in. Though judging from the size chart, I'm not sure how well the XXL would fit you.


Big_Berg

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its only 214 so i really would like to buy but the size chart only goes up to 6'3". do they run big would i fit into it?


Rick

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The 7mm is $260.


Big_Berg

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oh. that still is a very low price


amphibian

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Call Dano and ask him
Everybody dies, not everybody lives. What did you do today?


Big_Berg

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who is dano and whats his number?


porky (bp)

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Very happy with my Mako 7mm. I never get cold anymore and really never even feel the water. No complaints, it's like diving in warm bath water.

I found, for me, the sizing ran a tad big. I probably could have got a size smaller. I have some areas that are slightly baggy. But, with that said, I still never get cold or feel the water. The suit offers quite a bit of stretch. You may be fine with the XXL, but call and check with them.


Big_Berg

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Very happy with my Mako 7mm. I never get cold anymore and really never even feel the water. No complaints, it's like diving in warm bath water.

I found, for me, the sizing ran a tad big. I probably could have got a size smaller. I have some areas that are slightly baggy. But, with that said, I still never get cold or feel the water. The suit offers quite a bit of stretch. You may be fine with the XXL, but call and check with them.

thank you this is exactly what i wanted to hear!


shark_bait

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Exactly what porky said. it seems to run a bit big, but i've grown :D as far as warmth, it was warm when it was  bit baggy, and its warmer still as a perfect fit, i had dove in 47 degree water for 5 hours once, only thing that got cold was my lips!
excelent suit, expecially for the money


amphibian

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Dano is the owner of Mako. They will answer all your questions and take back anything that doesn't fit.
Everybody dies, not everybody lives. What did you do today?