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Instructions for getting the right size suit

Instructions for getting the right size suit

As all Seaskin Custom Divewear is made-to-measure it is vital that you supply us with the correct body measurements in centimetres.
You will will need: a cloth tape measure, a "builders' type" measure and an A4 size book.
Wear normal indoor clothes and remove shoes. We will make allowances for your diving undersuits.
Do not attempt to do the measurements on your own as this will give inaccurate results. When measuiring pull the tape just taut enough so it is held in place.
Print out this page and follow the pictures to get accurate measurements.

Height

Height

Stand up straight against a wall while your assistant uses the book on top of your head to make a small mark on the wall. Measure the distance with the builders' tape. Remember to take your shoe off.

HEIGHT______cm

Sex

Male_____________ Female_________________

Chest

Chest

The tape should be at nipple height; stand relaxed and do not take a deep breath. Always ensure that the tape is being read from the right end!

CHEST________cm

Over Bust (Ladies Only)

Over Bust (Ladies Only)

This poor girl is getting it wrong in two ways, always measure over normal indoor clothing and ALWAYS get somone to help.
However it does show were we want this measurement taken.

Over Bust_______cm

Waist

Waist

When measuring the waist do not breath in excessively. Record at the largest section of the belly usually at navel height - do not cheat!

WAIST_______cm

Seat

Seat

This is the largest measurement you can get around the hips/bum.

Seat________cm

Body cord

Body cord

The body cord (a big loop going over the shoulder and between the legs) is measured using the builders' tape (most cloth tapes are too short). It is important that the curve across the tape is facing towards the body so the tape does not kink. Put the tape over the middle of your left shoulder (the position a strap of a bag would sit if your were carring it) and under the crutch as tight as is comfortable, snug is the best description. Ensure that you stand with a straight back and that trousers are hitched up as high as possible.

BODY CORD_________cm

Wrist to wrist

Wrist to wrist

Stand up straight with your arms out straight to the side (crucifix position), fingers pointing backwards. The assistant measures from one wrist to the other, going straight across the back.

WRIST TO WRIST ACROSS BACK__________cm

Inside leg

Inside leg

Face a wall and put the book between your legs as far up as it will go (hitch your trousers up). Step away leaving the book in position. Your assistant should measure the distance from the top of the book to the ground. Remember to remove shoes.

INSIDE LEG TO FLOOR_______cm

Shoe size

Shoe size

The Euro shoe size is usually marked on the inside of your footwear.

EURO SHOE SIZE_________

Wrist

Wrist

Measure around at the wrist bone.

WRIST_______cm

Neck

Neck

Measure around half-way up the neck at the Adam's apple (if you have one!).

NECK_________cm

Biceps

Biceps

Measure around the upper arm at the biceps muscle with the arm fully bent.

BICEPS_______cm

Thigh

Thigh

Measure around the top of the leg at approximately 10cm down from crutch height.

THIGH _______cm

Calf

Calf

Measure around the lower leg where the calf muscle is largest.

CALF___________cm

Elbow to Elbow

Elbow to Elbow

Stand up straight with your arms out straight to the side (crucifix position), with the arms bent forward at the elbow. The assistant measures from one elbow to the other, going straight across the back. Only requied for Ultra suits with back zips.

ELBOW TO ELBOW ACROSS BACK__________cm

Head

Head

Measure around the head just above the ears and eyebrows. Needed only a hood is fitted or ordered.

HEAD___________cm

Sizing UNLINED drygloves

Sizing UNLINED drygloves

To measure your hand see photo
Please measure in cm
Medium unlined 18cm to 20cm
Large unlined 20cm to 22cm
Extra Large 22cm to 24cm
Please note that the above measurements are meant only as a guide to help glove selection and work with our unlined gloves only

Sizing LINED drygloves

Sizing LINED drygloves

To measure your hand see photo
Please measure in cm
Medium/Large lined 18cm to 21cm
Extra Large/Extra Extra Large 22cm to 25cm
Please note that the above measurements are meant only as a guide to help glove selection and work with our lined gloves only

Warning

We cannot be held responsible for suits made to incorrectly taken measurements. If in doubt call us! 0113 2361776