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Smaller Cavers - Getting an oversuit that fits

TheGnome

TheGnome

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Hi, I'm a small caver (145cm) who has a larger sized bust. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on getting an oversuit that would potentially fit better than my current one. I'm currently wearing an XXL Warmbac - it fits my chest and that's pretty much it! I have to roll the sleeves and the legs up but it also bunches really uncomfortably everywhere else. Even wearing a harness doesn't keep it in place and makes the bunching worse.

Any advice?

Thanks!
 
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topcat

Active member
Sewing machine. I'm not being flippant: I often alter clothes and kit to fit. Your sewing doesn't have to be neat, just strong. :)
 
rm128

rm128

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Alp Design do ladies-specific oversuits. They look quite stylish in my opinion. I think they're Italian, so I suppose they would.
 
Brains

Brains

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Ian Ball said:
Could look at Jumpsuits too

JumpSuits Caving Oversuits

JumpSuits specialise in made to measure caving undersuits and caving oversuits. All caving oversuits are hand produced using extremely durable material.
www.jumpsuits.randomstuff.org.uk
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My vote would be for Dennis Jump as well. He tailored the over and undersuits for the other half, and made me a furry suit as well. Great service and a great fit
 
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LadyMud

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Depending on the type of caving you're doing, maybe a two-piece canyoning suit might work for you?
starlessriver.com

AV Taka Jacket - Starless River

Tough and water resistant jacket for caving, cave diving and canyoning. Made of coated polyamide with reinforced shoulders. The closure is broad velcro plus a press stud to secure the base. Raglan - cut shoulders maximise freedom of movement, and the scooped back helps eliminate gaps between...
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starlessriver.com

AV Fornocal Trousers - Starless River

Trousers for caving, cave diving, or canyoning. Made of coated polyamide with reinforced backside and knees. The waist closure is velcro plus nylon belt with QR plastic buckle. Effectively these are the lower half of a Titan oversuit, but only available in blue (with black on the double fabric...
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You'd still need to shorten the arms and legs, but that's easily done.
 
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