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the chart for standard-suit sizing.
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Conducting
Custom
Measurements
In order to
correctly measure for your Eagle Reef custom wetsuit, it will be necessary
to have someone measure you. If a third person is available, that person
can assist by writing down the measurements as they are taken. This,
of course, is not necessary, but significantly speeds the process and
allows the person doing the measuring to maintain consistent reference
points. We suggest printing a copy of the instructions to use as reference
during the measuring process. We also suggest that the process be conducted
twice, to ensure the most accurate measurements possible. People are
often surprised that a mistake or two was made while conducting the
original measurements.
Ideally, the person being measured should be wearing the same undergarments that will be worn while using the suit. For example, if a person wears a rash guard, a dive skin, or bathing suit underneath, these items should be worn during the measuring process. Don't forget booties. If these will be used with the suit, these should be worn during the process.
The person being measured needs to stand straight, legs slightly apart, and be as still as possible during the measuring, keeping the head still, facing forward, looking straight ahead. DO NOT LOOK DOWN!! There will be temptation to look at what is being done, but DON'T DO IT! Trust the person measuring. Looking down will only cause measurement errors.
To assist in the measuring process, we recommend that key measuring points be marked before hand, using a felt tipped marker, or other method. This will be extremely useful for the person doing the measuring. Key areas to mark will be: The top of the shoulder; wrist (just above the wrist-bone); and the ankle (just above the ankle-bone). For measuring points from the crotch, it is suggested that a magazine, binding facing up, be placed between the legs, and held in place by gently squeezing. The crotch point can then be measured from the binding of the magazine to the necessary points. Don't let the magazine slip, and DON'T LOOK DOWN. Once the points to the crotch are measured, the magazine can be removed.
Measurements
All measurements
should be in inches to the nearest 1/16. If there is a question, or
you need help, feel free to email
us, or give us a call. We are more than happy to help.
Top of Shoulder To: All measurements are the distance from the same, pre-marked position on the shoulder, to the indicated position below (Numbers 1 through 5). Click here to view diagram for assistance.
1.
Chest. This should be to a point even with the nipple.
2. Waist. This is your belly area, not where your belt sits, even with
the navel.
3. Hips. Just below the hipbone, using the widest area of the hips.
4. Crotch. If using our helpful hints, this would be to the binding of
the magazine.
5. Ankle. The pre-marked point on the protruding bone on the side of the
ankle.
Ankle To: All
measurements are the distance from the same, pre-marked position on the
protruding bone on the side of the ankle, to the indicated position below
(Numbers 6 through 11). Click here to view diagram for assistance.
6.
Crotch. If using our helpful hints, this would be to the binding of the
magazine.
7. Mid-Thigh. Refer to diagram for placement.
8. Knee. To middle of kneecap.
9. Below Knee. Area where top of calf is, but below knee-cap
10. Calf. To middle, thickest area of Calf.
11. Armpit. With arm at side, measure from ankle to armpit. A magazine
held under the arm, such as for the crotch, could be used here. Measure
to binding.
Around The Body @:
All measurements are the circumference of the indicated
area. Click here to view diagram for assistance.
12.
Forehead. The area just above the eyebrows.
13. Neck. Middle of neck.
For Items 14 - 19, please extend arms at a relaxed, 45-degree angle. Do not flex or tighten muscles. These are still circumference measuremens.
14.
Upper Chest. With measuring
tape as high up in the arm pits as you can, measure the area ABOVE the
nipple line.
15. Chest (nipple). Measure chest at nipple line.
16. Bicep. On dominant arm, measure around the bicep muscle. Do not flex.
17. Elbow. Use the mid point on elbow, around the bend of arm.
18. Forearm. Use the thickest point of the forearm, dominant arm.
19. Wrist. Just above the wrist bone.
20. Waist. Use the center of the navel.
21. Hips. Use the widest area of hips.
22. Thigh. Area where crotch is. Be careful not to let the measuring tape
slide up at an angle.
23. Mid Thigh. Area between kneecap and thigh (Quads).
24. Knee. Use center of kneecap.
25. Below Knee. Area just below kneecap.
26. Calf. Use the thickest area.
27. Ankle. Just above the ankle bone.
Other Measurements:
These measurements are from point-to-point, and are not
circumference. Click here to view diagram for assistance.
28. Forehead
to neck. From the forehead, just above the eyebrows, place end of tape
at that point, over the top of your head, to the base of the neck.
29. Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Measure the distance from shoulder to shoulder.
If you were to draw a line straight up from your armpit to your shoulder,
this is where you should measure. See Diagram.
30. Mid-back to Wrist. With arm extended at a 45-degree angle, measure
the point where your spine meets the base of your neck to area just above
your wrist bone.
31. Shoulder to Wrist. With arm extended at a 45-degree angle, measure
the point from your shoulder (the line straight up from your armpit) to
the pre-marked area just above your wrist bone.
32. Elbow to Wrist. Center of your elbow to the pre-marked area just above
your wrist bone.
For Women Only:
33. Nipple-to-Nipple. Linear measurement across
34. Bra Size. Bra and cup size.
For
standard-size (non-custom) suits, please use the following chart:
Looking for more information? Feel free to send us an email or give us a call.
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Email:
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