Re: [Paddlewise] Oversized wet suits

In a message dated 9/6/00 9:18:37 PM, boydwe_at_dmci.net writes:

<< I know I'm supposed to be the "big guy" expert, but I'm stumped on this 
one:

Does anyone have any idea where it's possible to get a wet suit made in
Malden Mills "fuzzy rubber" in plus sizes -- like, say, 2x or 3x?  Or for
that matter, maybe a 2 or 3 mil neoprene in those sizes? I know that NRS
has a "Grizzly" farmer john in those sizes, but it fits neither my form nor
the function that I want it for. >>

Try Rapidstyle.com. Dana (Donna) will make you anything you need. I can vouch 
for the comfort of her fuzzy rubber tops. I'm VERY tempted to get her to make 
me something that will be snug on my legs and still go around the larger, 
upper parts of me. She does really good work. Go check her web site.

<<While I'm on the subject, a doofus question: why are most wet suits black?
The visibility is lousy -- and the black is hot, especially in the sun. >>
My guess, neoprene is made from rubber, processed rubber is black, it is 
cheaper to not bleach and color it than to play with colors. I like the 
diversity of color of the fuzzy rubber but it does cost.

Joan Spinner
Still in fashionable black when
the water requires more than just
my shorts and t-shirt

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