wet suit fit?

goldenghost · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 29

Well, after two tries at a wet suit from Sierra Trading Post I bought one on sale from Promotion. There sizing is exactly what it says it was in a tall wet suit. However the wrist banding is extremely tight. I mean tight. I have a hard time getting my hands through and once I do it is still tight.
The rest of the suite fits like a glove. Because I waited too long to purchase this it might be fall until I wear it. If the wrists are going to be a problem I would send this back now. What to do???
P.S. my hands and wrist are normal size.

carl · Joined: 25 Feb 1997 Posts: 2674 Location: SF bay area

I would contact Promotion first, maybe the sleaves can be trimmed so they are looser. Also neopreme loosens up some when it's wet.

icesailing · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 172

neilpryde suits are awesome the 3000/4000/5000 modles are some of the best suits going. try one youll never go back.

jordanwd · Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 158

blown out wetsuit repair in santa cruz can tailor / modify your suit anyway you would like, give them a call. good luck!

speedysailor · Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 841

Wetsuit neoprene isn't hard to tailor. If it is only the wrists, you can do it yourself. I bought some sheets of wetsuit neoprene from a Dive Shop and have used them for various purposes. You can also take one of those beer can cooler shirts and cut it to fit. You just sew the edges together like any other kind of fabric. Then, if you want, you can seal the seem with NeoRez.

goldenghost · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 29

Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll keep it seeing it fits good and worry about the wrists later.

hilton08 · Joined: 02 Apr 2000 Posts: 506

If the rest of the suit fits well, you might as well keep it and give it a try. If the wrists do need altering, you can always do that later.
You should be able to trim a little off the length in order to loosen the wrist seals slightly. Otherwise ProMotion can add some material to fix the problem. It could be a good excuse to take a trip to the Gorge.

promotion · Joined: 27 Jun 1999 Posts: 11 Location: Hood River, Oregon

It looks like you got some good advice above.
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to call us at ProMotion 800-798-1628. We are here to help.
The ProMotion Wetsuit Service Crew

keycocker · Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Posts: 3598

those guys are a good reason to buy promotion. See if NealPryde is ready tohelp modify your new NP suit.