Wet Suits for Men Women, 3mm Neoprene Vest Top Sleeveless Wetsuits Jacket, Front Zip Wetsuit Top for Scuba Diving Kayaking Surfing Swimming

I bought this to swim laps into the winter months. The pool I swim at is heated but still way below what would be a comfortable temperature without constant movement. And then getting out and into the winters night air while grabbing my stuff before hustling into the warm gym shower is when the activity is the coldest. This vest helps to keep my core warm in both the water, and even more so, when getting out. One thing that surprised my when using this is how buoyant it is. It definitely helps keep me at the water's surface when swimming. It does have a bit of water drag to it though. Even though I have it fitting plenty snug, it does slow me down a bit. I do have a bit of scuffing on my skin under my arm pit. That's a high movement and contact area and took a little bit to get used toA snug fit is very important. I'm 5'8, 185lbs and have a bit of a stocky chest as well as a little bit of a belly. I'm usually a large in tee-shirts with some being a perfect fit and others being a slightly loose fit. I ordered a large and at first felt the size was perfect. The large was initially a snug fit with no folds in the material when zipped up. But when I did my first swim in it, in the water, it loosened up quite a bit. With the movement of the water, in a swim position, the vest was parachuting out at the collar, neck and back, causing water to circulate in from the collar and out the arm openings. Not only was I losing its insulation properties, but it was creating a ton of drag in the water. I reordered another one in medium for a solution to those issues. The medium was very snug when dry but not too short at the waistline. But as soon as I got in the water and started swimming, the medium was perfect. It closed the gaps around the collar and fixed the issue's I was having with the size Large.I like the build quality and think this is a very well-made product. The zipper is stout. and the stitching and cut is spot on. If you're looking for some additional warmth in a water activity, this could be a good solution. Order small if you're looking for a swimming solution. Order snug of your looking for activities like water aerobics or general water activity.I definitely recommend this product and think it's well worth it's price tag. If you're experimenting and trying to find a solution to colder water, this is an easy investment to try. 5-stars, for sure

Was purchased because the pool my mom exercised in was cold. Exercising in the water is necessary for her but she was also shivering. This has a sturdy zipper and heavy weight to keep her core warm. As other people commented, the arm holes are large so water can get in. The short sleeve style was not comfortable for her, so we adapts and modifies her exercise so the water in not getting in.If you have a sewing machine that can handle this fabric, a dart in each side would fix this problem.

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It arrived on time and right away I could tell that it was a quality product. Fit me just right and it is comfortable to wear and move around. It does what it is designed to do which is keep me warm and with added bonus of making me look cool. I recommend this vest and I will buy it again.

I wear 2x shirts all day long. From manufacturer to manufacturer there is some variance of course, but in general any 2x is going to fit me well, including my full length chest zip wetsuit. This vest was comically small, with the zipper halves several inches apart from each other. It would have taken the strength of 20 men to zip it shut. I suspect perhaps it was sized towards the body types of other countries, where perhaps the average person is a much more slender build.Foreign companies wishing to sell clothing and attire into the US market directly need to really invest in learning US sizes, or just wholesale them to a US brand who can size them properly. I wish I could get a 4x delivered tomorrow morning but unfortunately it would not arrive until we leave on our trip; if I could have gotten it overnight I definitely would as the hand and facing is fine on this, and it represents a great value; it's just not anywhere near true to size for Yanks.

I swim in a pool against a rapid stream. The wetsuit fits well and is enduring the beating of the water jets and the mild chlorination. I’ve swam every other day for two months and all is well with the product.

The vest was great the only issue was that the medium ( my normal size ) was very tight.

The media could not be loaded. Very comfortable. Nice & thick. I am returning it only because it’s a men’s vest, and the armholes are way too big for me and let the cold water in. I ended up ordering a woman’s vest, which fits me a little better. That being said, I still think this is an excellent quality vest for the money, and I would highly recommend it to others.