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Offline Zweefer

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bee suit / jacket sizing
« on: April 17, 2014, 10:43:47 pm »
My wife has relented and is letting me get a new jacket/veil combo, as the one I was given doesn't quite fit right  My question is on the sizing - in your experience, should I order based on my chest size (per the charts listed on most supply places) or order it a bit larger, so it is loose?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: bee suit / jacket sizing
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2014, 10:45:20 pm »
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Re: bee suit / jacket sizing
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2014, 10:53:16 pm »
that was quick!
thanks iddee!

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Re: bee suit / jacket sizing
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2014, 11:07:35 pm »
Even a little bit tight will get you stung when dealing with mean bees, so consider bending over to pick up a tele cover off the ground, bending your elbows etc...   You dont want a bee suit to "fit" unless you plan on posing in one with yoga pants?
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Re: bee suit / jacket sizing
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2014, 11:41:30 pm »
trust me - me in yoga pants would NEVER be a good idea even if covered by a full suit! :o :o :o
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Re: bee suit / jacket sizing
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2014, 08:44:41 am »
Quote from: Zweefer on April 17, 2014, 11:41:30 pm
trust me - me in yoga pants would NEVER be a good idea even if covered by a full suit! :o :o :o

You and me both!!  :D
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Re: bee suit / jacket sizing
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2014, 10:20:27 am »
Whenever guests come to my bee yard and I provide makeshift protection, it seems that bigger is better, especially in the waist.  ;)
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Re: bee suit / jacket sizing
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2014, 09:38:40 am »
What Lborou said above.  :)
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Re: bee suit / jacket sizing
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2014, 05:56:28 pm »
I ordered a bee suit last year. When using their size chart it put me at a youth. I'm broad in the shoulders and mostly wear 2Xl to Xl.  I went with my gut feeling on it and was close. Still had to return to get a larger size.   Go with your gut feelings
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