I have a hard time squeezing into this suit. I am 5''7" with a medium build. I ordered a size 6. I haven''t been able to get in the water to see if it will "stretch out" but it is warm as hell when I try it on. I don''t know if I will wear out after 2 or 3 miles of swimming in a suit this tight and it might be hard getting it off in a triathlon transition.

Bought this suit for open water swimming in my first Sprint Triathlon. The suit fits perfectly, true to size, and is very flexible in the shoulders. I tried several other brands of wetsuits but felt the Orca Equip was the most comfortable of all for an entry level wetsuit. When I tried the wetsuit out it felt very comfortable and did not restrict my movement in my shoulders being a full sleeve. The suit felt very bouyant in the right places, especially in the legs which was a problem with my swimming prior. The panels on the arms of the suit seem to grab the water and really made a noticible difference in my speed. The neck fits just right, with a tight seal to not allow your suit to fill up with water, and very comfortable with no chaffing for me all the times I've worn the suit. I would highly recommend this suit, especially for newbies like me, for those who want a nice suit for less $$.