EPIC 3/2MM BACK ZIP FULL WETSUIT

My wife bought this wetsuit for me so we can go paddle boarding in the many springs we have here in Florida. So far it has been perfect for the cool temperature of the springs. I would recommend this wetsuit

This is my 2nd Epic wetsuit and it fits and works very good. Yesterday I was out in 59 degree water with a slight off-shore and the 3/2 worked great!

I like the look and feel of the suit and it was comfortable in terms of warmth but I can’t rate it any higher than two stars because it takes in an absurd amount of water in the lower legs. So much so that it actually affects my surfing. It’s like having a 20lb weight taped to each leg. I pop up and look like I have horrible swelling from the knees down. Based on the O’Neill sizing chart I bought the right suit. I am at the lower height range for it but it should be fine. Weight, chest, waist measurements all correct. Also I have big calves and ankles so if anything the suit should be too tight in the legs, instead of too loose. Not sure if I can modify it to take on less water or release water it does take on. If not, I will have to go to another brand. I grew up wearing O’Neill suits but this one isn’t working out. Bummer.