Returned it and got an O'neill Dlux 3/2. I chose O'neill because their suits usually have longer legs, and it was on sale. It was also all-black, which is better than having pink hearts all over. (All-black suits say "I'm trying to look serious, not cute--don't drop in on me.") It may have been a reject suit because they don't offer it in all-black in the catalog. It's their middle-of-the-line option; neither super-warm ($$$), nor super-cheap. Anyway, here's the scoop:
1. It has a leotard-like sheen. Very jazzercizey! I like leotards and shiny things, so this is a plus for me. But it isn't metallic, baitfishy shiny.
2. The legs are very long. They almost reach all the way to my ankles.
3. Arms are still too short! And after wearing it a few times, the sleeve openings have stretched and are loose. And I have short arms. I don't understand this? My shoulders aren't man-broad, either.
4. Neck barrier does a nice job of preventing flushing without being too constrictive.
5. Roomy enough in boob area.
6. Suit is stretchy and probably suitable (sorry) for temps as low as 60.
Hopefully this helps someone save some time and money. I think I got the suit from either killerdana.com or hanger94.com (which should maybe be spelled "hangar").
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Crazy that we're still talking about wetsuits in March in Florida. This water temp thing is bullshit, I'm pissed. Well that and the overall lack of waves this winter.
I scored a Matuse 3/2 and that thing is by far the best/warmest suit I've ever had. Not sure if they make them for the lady-folk though.
You guys have it waaay worse than we do. Especially since you are an emaciated vegan.
I think I will have to have two wetsuits, because the thought of putting a wet one on, in almost-freezing air and water temps, makes me want to bury my head in a snuggie and cry.
I don't know any girls who have a Matuse, but they started making them last year. I know two guys who have had the zipper rip off their suits (I did not do it), so be careful.
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