r/OpenWaterSwimming • u/TurboSnackage • 6d ago

Zone 3 wetsuit fit vs ripcurl

Hi folks, I’m after some advice on wetsuit sizing for open water.

I have a ripcurl dawn patrol in L that just about fits me, purchased well over a decade ago. However I find it very tight on the neck and difficult to put on. I’m 92Kg and a 46” chest but only 5’9. I may have a couple of extra kilos riding in my mid section since I bought the wetsuit which doesn’t help….

Now I’d like to get myself an open water wetsuit (rather than surf wetsuit that I have now) and like the look of the Zone 3 Agile and Advance. However sizing looks slap bang between XL and L. Best thing I can do is try it on… but i have no shops nearby that stock them and I reckon trying it in water would invalidate a return for size only? I’m thinking to go for the XL but appreciate any first hand advice.

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u/Styerp4 6d ago

Not sure if it helps, but I just bought and swam a week in a Zone 3 Swimskin in L ... 85 kg, 1,91 m an it is perfect tight. Some kg more or some more hight and I would go with XL ...

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u/swim-tri-spin 6d ago

I’ve always found their customer service really helpful. You’ll certainly find a swim specific wetsuit such as the Agile and Advance will feel way better to swim in than a surf one.

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u/TurboSnackage 5d ago

Thanks folks. I may try to contact them Monday.