NeoSport Men's 2.5-mm XSPAN Vest

First - about sizing. The Amazon size choices for this item list many 'tall' sizes that the are not available on the NeoSport website. The only 'tall' size offered by NeoSport is 'Large/Tall'. So - even though I ordered an XLTall from Amazon I expected to get just an XL. That was OK with me since it is usually a sleeve length issue for me and since this item is a vest sleeve length did not matter. When the vest arrived it was tagged XLT (just like I ordered). I don't know why this item is available, from Amazon anyway, in sizes that the company does not advertise. I looked for other NeoSport items on Amazon that might come in 'tall' sizes but found none. About the vest...I am 6'4" tall and have a 35" waist and a 45" chest and weigh 200#. The XLT fits me perfectly. A very snug fit but that is the way a wetsuit item should fit for best performance. It has a heavy duty zipper that is backed by a flap of fabric so you don't catch any chest hair on the way up and down. After paddling 4 hours this afternoon the zipper stayed in place without working its way down. The arm holes seem a little small but that adds to the effectiveness of the insulation qualities. I could feel the fabric at the arm holes while paddling but did not get any chafing. Next time out I will try wearing a lightweight wicking shirt under the vest just to see if it feels any different. This item is priced pretty closely with other items of its type, although some I have tried did not have the protective flap of fabric backing the zipper. If this thing falls apart on me I will try to edit this review but for now I am very pleased with this purchase.

Experienced diver so not too fussy about vests. I will wear almost anything and I am fine.What I like about this vest is it is pliable. It 'hugs' more than it 'compresses' so it almost gently wraps the contours of the body rather than squeezes. At over 6' and +250lbs, the 2xl was perfect. Smaller would hv been too small and bigger too big.Update later after a few uses to see how tough this vest is.Update 7 27 20... The vest is comfortable in water. Less constricting than others. Unfortunately, the 2xl is too large. Once wet, because of its elasticity, and once I began moving around in surf, it allowed the layer of water between skin and vest to slosh around. There was so much water movement around my skin it literally felt as if I was wearing nothing. I will get the XL size. Otherwise, very comfy.

I'm 5'10", 150 lb and ordered a Medium. It felt snug around the neck and chest, but otherwise is a decent fit. There is no room to wear a rash guard shirt underneath it though. I imagine that after wearing this for a while and breaking it in it'll feel more comfortable. I'm more on the thinner side of average, non-athletic build. The back side does bunch up a little bit, but nothing an occasional tug on the back tail of the vest won't fix. The arm cutouts under the arm pits really are close-fitting, almost to a point that may cause a friction rash if used in a water sport requiring lots of wide-ranging arm movements for long duration (several hours). It does keep me very warm though, great for spring/fall seasons.

We were going to the Bahamas for a few days on a cruise and I was planning to snorkel dive at the beach near the port. I realized the water temperature was going to be around 69 to 70 degrees. I had read many reviews on this vest wet suit and decided to buy this one. I was able to stand the 69 degree water with only a few minutes of getting use to the colder water. The vest definitely kept my core warm and I was able to stay in the water much longer than I expected. It was very easy to put on with the front zipper and easy to pack for traveling. Highly recommended for snorkeling ... also makes you look 20 pounds thinner. I weight around 195 and am 5'11" and order a XL. This was tight but worked well to keep me comfortable in the water. You want a wet suit to be very snug to help your body heat to keep a layer of warm water between your body and the wet suit.

I bought this mostly for working out and giving me that extra sweat I needed to cut. It fits great and allows for ease of movement and ability to do all my regular workouts with no bunching or pinching. Extra bonus is leg day and the padding it provides to the neck and shoulders. I do not recommend this use for everyone as you well sweat!!As for what it's made for it is also great the pool that is a little cool and does not interfere with doing many laps and different types of strokes. Washes up easy and dries nice inside the house or out in the sun for a bit. I would buy this again as it fit great, not snug and definitely not loose.

I'm 6'1" 238 lbs and the XXL still had 5 inches of open space across the front. Maybe the Chinese XXL is like a L but not in American sizes. Gonna return it. Great product otherwise, nice heavy duty zipper.

The suit does exactly what I bought it to do. It keeps me warm in Hawaii weather when I'm out stand up paddle surfing. It's a bit wide in the waist if you're in shape. I had to buy a large to fit my chest but my waist is 31. Like most men's clothing, this is made for the beer drinker. Its length is perfect and it allows ample freedom in the arms. It could have been a bit more drawn in at the shoulders to allow 100% freedom. A periodic adjustment in the water does the trick. If you're buying this and expect to be in the water constantly, and you're fit, I would keep looking. Otherwise, it was a great purchase for my needs.

Fits good and the quality seems OK. But haven't used it yet.Can't wait for the lake water to warm up.

very soft flexible and comfortable fitting vest

It is warm and it is dry. I think it does nothing until I try without. You want a vest I recommend this one. Keep in mind I am a first time buyer of water proof gear.

Works great and very comfortable!

163cm,150lb, S shirt, 30 pantswhen its dry, small size are slightly tight for me, mainly the chest and arm hole.the arm cut out hole are not designed for paddling, its soft fabric but it gets in the way, annoying.havnt try it wet, so i cant tell, but everyones saying these wetsuit expand slightly underwater.