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from Abilene, TX on 9/22/2008
Several months ago I purchased the 5/3mm version of this suit for a trip to Maui. I was so impressed with it that when I booked a trip to Cozumel earlier this month I decided to toss my 3mm Henderson and order the 3/2mm Bare. Good decision!... It fits better and is more comfortable than ANY suit I have ever owned... And, after 38 years of diving, I have been through many!
At 5' 9" and 190 lbs I find the XLS to be just right!... Bare makes finding the right size easy!
Great Bare Suit!
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from Tampa, FL on 8/7/2008
First Stretch wetsuit and I can't belive the comfort. If the zippers was in the front it would be a perfect wetsuit.
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from St. Louis on 7/18/2008
A great weetsuit. I got the XL Tall and it fits perfect. Very easy to put on and off. The zippers on the ankles make it even easier. Dries extremely quick. Stretches easily.
from Long Island, NY on 7/11/2008
Used this in Cozumel in June 2008. Kept me warm during various drift dives (30-100fsw) and night dive (45fsw) due to excellent fit. Also used in Cenotes for snorkeling (water was 68-70F). Easy to don/doff. Did not get hot while wearing above water. Very nice fit and finish -- quality wetsuit for a decent price. Wife also has this wetsuit (women's model of course) and she loves it. Looks great. Highly recommended. Would buy again if in the market for a 3/2mm.
Quick delivery. Exchanged ML (medium-large) for M since the ML 3/2mm is loose compared to the ML 7/6mm Bare wetsuit which fit me well. Some confusion with the exchange/return/credit, but it got resolved.
from Boat in the middle of the ocean on 7/2/2008
I really like this suit. After my old suit blew overboard during some heavy winds, I was dreading getting a new suit. I work on a live-aboard and we get 2 hours to ourselves a week, so going out shopping isn't all that feasable.
Looking at many of our guests BARE is a pretty popular suit and everyone I spoke to speaks highly of their BARE suits, now I can see why. Ordering online was a breeze, checked against the size charts, a few keystrokes and clicks and the next time I was in port (1 week) I had a brand new suit. The suit fits me perfectly, it's pretty easy to get on and off and keeps me warm and well insulated. Big Ups to BARE and their sizing charts, which helped me to get the right size, and Leisure Pro for getting it here so quickly.
from Ohio on 6/22/2008
Fit great. Just got back from diving in the keys, and it wasn't too hot or too cold. Just perfect.
from Grand Prairie Tx on 5/28/2008
Have not used yet, but impressed with fit and finish.
from Atlantic Canada on 5/15/2008
My old 3mm suit died in Cozumel - it lasted 7 years!! I wanted stretch and this suit has it, I wanted easy to pull on the legs and this suit does that, I wanted a good fit and this suit did that.
I haven't dove with it yet, but it's much more comfortable than my old suit and is an excellent price. The only negative is that the velcro strip on the back will quickly attach itself to anything it can find, making it a bit inconvenient for donning the suit, but I'm pretty certain it will stay closed when in the water LOL!!
from Rye Brook, NY on 5/14/2008
I have used this product on both deep and shallow dives and it has kept me comfortable at all depths.
I like the progessive stretch material. It makes it easier to take the wetsuit on and off.
from San Rafael, CA on 4/30/2008
Difficulty in donning is related to not being able to adjust the zipper skirting, as the zipper is in the back. No problem if you have a buddy to assist, nearly impossible to straighten the flap to prevent lumps if donning alone.
from miami. FL on 1/30/2008
I use this item for diving in warm water,miami.
and it feels great.good quality wetsuit.
from Parkersburg, WV on 1/26/2008
I love this wetsuit so much I bought the same one in a 5/4mm. It keeps you very warm and fits very well. It is also very easy to get in and out of.
from Phoenix, AZ on 1/23/2008
I find it hard to get a wetsuit that fits well. I'm pretty big in the belly and average heigth. This wetsuit fits great and fairly easy to get into with my limited range of motion. I highly recommend Bare Progressive Wetsuits to everyone.
from Haverhill,Ma. on 1/23/2008
I used it in 82*F.water,very nice,good protection.
from Scottsdale, AZ on 11/20/2007
Stiching came apart after 4 dives.
from Colorado on 11/11/2007
Bare is the ONLY choice for lots of sizing options.
Delivery was great service.
from Southold NY on 11/9/2007
Purchased for a 7 day trip to Aruba in August and was extremely happy with it. It was the best fitting wetsuit I have ever worn and was able to get it in a large short. Just right.
from Detroit, MI on 11/8/2007
This suit fits better than your own skin! I am a larger diver and I find it hard to find a suit to fit, I have gotten used to restrictive 3mm and this was a godsend it's so stretchy.
from MD on 11/8/2007
I used this Bare suit while doing my DM training in FL. I was in the suit and in the water probably 5 hours or more per day and the suit held up great. I used it in the pool, lake, and on the reef in the open ocean. It fits well, is comfortable, and seems to hold up.
I will say I haven't used the suit in water under 84 degrees F so I cant comment on how it does in cooler water, though a 3/2 is suited for warm tropical water.
from Iowa City, Iowa on 11/8/2007
I used this suit throughout the South Pacific, it was perfect. The 3/2 combination is great for warmer water. I dived to depths around 70 feet with no complaints. Still looks great after many uses.
from Las Vegas, NV. on 11/8/2007
Nice shin/knee pad design and long ankle zipper for easy access. Easier entry & exit access than Akona, Body Glove, Henderson and Xcel. Great suit fit for a muscular wide upper back, big biceps and lower 16" calf's body frame. If you pump iron, this suit has a better chance to fit. It stretches and holds up where you need it. Unlike the Henderson Hyperstretch this suit has no eatable velcro areas which my velcro chewed right up like old pilled polyester dress pants. Buy this suit! Just go to the Bare website if you have sizing questions. Just remember this site does what no other does. They offer you free size exchange. Just remember to check out the sizing charts on the sites. Good diving!
from Las Vegas, NV. on 10/26/2007
[...] I'll use it for a Caribbean & South Pacific dive suit.
from nj on 10/10/2007
great value
from Minnesota on 10/8/2007
The 3/2 Velocity is a good value/warm-water suit for the money.
I just purchased my second one.
from Dublin, CA on 9/25/2007
This wetsuit is actually easier to don and doff when it is wet.
from Harrisburg PA on 9/25/2007
Good product, fits well and seems to wear well
from Washington DC on 9/20/2007
Excellent fit, dove in Hawaiian waters and it was perfect. Warm but very flexiable.
from Valley Springs, CA on 9/20/2007
First BARE suit. Very impressed with quality of materials and workmanship. This suit was extremely comfortable in and out of the water. It moved with me, not restricting my motions and offering me the comfort and protection I was seeking. It truly lived up to its advertisement and reviews. I will purchase other BARE suits in the future.
from Fairfax, VA on 9/12/2007
This wetsuit is still tiny bit too big in the waist, but much better than typical manufacturers. I'm 6', 180lbs, with a 32inch waist. My size seem very normal/typical when I buy clothes, but for some reasons all the wetsuits seem to have big waists.
from Denver Co on 9/4/2007
I am 5' 8" 240 lbs and I bought a xxl short and its the best fitting suit I have owned,
from Chattanooga, TN on 8/28/2007
I use this both in paddling in colder water and for diving. Good for both uses.
from Atlanta, GA on 7/31/2007
Great suit without needing custom sizing. I'm pretty short and very stocky. Being able to get an XL and Short in a stock size greatly reduced the need to order a [$] custom size suit.