Rating: Beautiful
Reviewer: Mark Speights, - View all my reviews
I love this suit. It is better to start the zipper before you step into it as it is more difficult to start when on the body. Great fit, easy access in and out while others are still peeling theres from their bodies. I only wish they made this in a 3mm version for warmer water. I would buy one of those in a minute.
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Rating: Great shorty for the price
Reviewer: Jason S.,
I ordered one size larger than the chart said I would need and got a perfect fit. Seems to be well made have had no problems with it. Good option if you need a shorty for tropical locations or layering over a full suit if you will be in temperate waters.
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63 out of 120 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Easy to get in to!
Reviewer: Shane E.,
this wetsuit is nice because its a front zip and you simply step into it. there are not a lot of 5mm shorties out there-this one is a bargain at the price listed. furthermore, you can we are a 3/2 under it and it provides exposure protection almost as good as a regular 7mm better than buying a 7mm you rarely use.
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Rating: Pinnacle 5mm Escape 5 Front Zip Shorty Wetsuit
Reviewer: VINCENT J.,
Overall, a very easy to get into suit, however, somewhat difficult to get out of if you do not have assistance. Very comfortable and the 5mm keeps you much warmer than anticipated. I would recommend to anyone looking for a suit that is lightweight and easy to transport.
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48 out of 92 people found this review helpful.
Questions and Answers for Pinnacle 5mm Escape 5 Front Zip Shorty Wetsuit:
cheryl:
Cannot find ladies 2x short wetsuit, advice?
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Im a female age 72, 5 foot tall 200 pounds with a 50 inch waist. Most wetsuits taper in at the waist so they dont fit me. My waist tapers out. Do you have any advice?
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Laura, when you are sizing a wet suit or dive skin. The two most important measurements are going to be your chest and waist. Height is a secondary measurement and weight you throw out the window. Weight has nothing to do with the sizing of a wetsuit. If you have any other questions please feel free to give us a call at 1.800.347.2822.
jim:
i guess what im asking is: is this suit OK to swim in ?
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
The differences in suits made for scuba and snorkeling such as you'd see in a scuba shop and ones for swimming are that scuba/snorkel suits are made to keep the diver warm with very limited motion. They are made for the diver whose arms will be positioned at their side or possibly folded beneath them. They are not designed for the arm motion a freestyle swimming stroke or even a breast stroke requires. The are flexible and will allow the swimmer this range of motion for a time, but eventually based on the fit of the suit it will begin to rub and chaffe under the arms and around the shoulders. Suits more suitable for swimming can be found on our Swimming/Triathlon page found http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-608/Swimming-Triathlon.html
jim:
can you swim over 1 mile in these suits ? doing alcatraz...also my 15 year old daughter is 55 120 pounds 25 inch waist and 34in chest , what size shorty should she get for this ?
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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There is no limitation on the distance any products for scuba or snorkeling can be used outside of the amount of air a person may use on a dive. The ability to swim in this product over a mile in cold northern California waters is impossible for us to state based on the tolerances of the user. From the sizing you gave, the Ladies XS would be the best fit.
Brian:
Is this a good wetsuit for surfing? I saw the questions about swimming, but Im also concerned about the zipper being on the front and what it might do in contact with the board. Thanks!
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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Typically a back zip wetsuit works best for surfing.
debbie:
I plan to play watervolleyball throughout the winter months. I get cold very easily and even in Central Florida it can be chilly. What wetsuit product would you recommend? I would prefer a "shorty" style.
Secondly, i wear a womans size 14 so what size would i take? I dont want anything tight fitting.
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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Unfortunately we've no experience with that sport, but it seems like first off you'd want to look at something with some sort of superstretch neoprene. That will offer the greatest mobility and flexibility. After that the water temps you are playing in will have a hand in determining the thickness of suit you need. Keeping in mind that playing a sport you will generate a great deal more heat than a diver will, so you can get by with a thinner suit. I'd recommend no greater than a 3mm suit. Lastly sizing. You always want to use your waist and bust/chest measurements as your most important measurements. After that height is the next most important. Weight you can generally ignore completely.
steve:
king 1 shorty
62" 282 lbs
need shorty
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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The most important measurements when purchasing a wetsuit are always going to be your waist and chest/bust measurements. After that your height is a secondary measurement. This particular is not made in the King 1 size.
pat:
need a king 1 -who handles that product
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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This particular suit is not available in the King 1 size.
Pete:
Hi,can you tell me what the seams on the suit are ie Flatlock,gbs or taped
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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