Buying a wetsuit and boots/socks

[Trillipse]

Hi, I am 6'2", 17 stone with size 15(uk) (50Europe) feet. So there. And I am in need of a 5mm or above wetsuit and accompanying footwear! any ideas?

ps tried to put this on sport category, but it wouldn't accept it.

[jake-the-peg]

What do you need it for?

Surfing / windsurfing or diving?

Are you planning to use it in the UK? All year round or just in the summer?

[Trillipse]

Initially, for the icy north devon sea in mid march, wake-boarding, (am new to all this), but my new young lady is doubtless planning/liable to take me in any sea at any time, at any place, 'cause that's what she does. her wetsuit is 5mm apparently.

I think the boots/socks/fins will be the most difficult thing.

plus my inherent stinginess..;.....

[heathfield]

There are several companies that will provide a tailor-made wetsuit to your measurements. For example.

[~max~]

Size 15 feet??? Blimey....:O)

[lindapinda]

Sorry Max ;-)..the thread name and and your name relative...made me laugh;-)..was just about to leave for the night..bad girl!

[stewey]

Also keep in mind that, in general, men need a thicker layer for the cold since women have more adipose tissue for protection. This is why when a man and woman of similar size and weight go diving the woman needs more weight on her belt.

[lindapinda]

Sorry Trillipse! ..I know you were asking a proper question.

[Ice.Maiden]

I've been searching for a site that provides what Trillipse's after, and it's very difficult to find a wetsuit for the fuller figure, but heathfield seems to've stumbled on a good one.
Lol at max!!! : )

[annie0000]

Found these, look slike the US is the place to go:

http://www.trisports.com/tangaswimfins.html

[annie0000]

They also do large size wetsuits and deliver to the UK.