I'm short (5' 7") and still somewhat chubby. Wetsuit sizing has sometimes seemed based more on weight than height, but the Manera size chart looked more promising than most. The new suit arrived Thursday, a day that turned 84º, 71º water, so a test had to wait for Friday with 58º morning air. Surf was down, but still good for a swim. Air temperature was the main issue; the suit worked onshore both dry and wet, and of course the water was cozy. I got a very good fit; it comes on and off well, though I prefer suits with more slippery interior linings. The Manera is a bit plushy but not full-on carpeted. The hood is a bit unusually shaped, but in the water is about as comfortable as others. I've made friends with hoods in recent years; along with comfort, they assist in keeping my inner ears/balance system happy.
The construction looks similar to other medium to higher priced suits. The photo shows the slightly longer yellow fabric for most of the torso and upper legs; shorter blue for neck, arms, and lower legs. For comparison, the interior is less fuzzy than current Volcom (a similar 4/3). The legs and arms are pretty easy to get on and off. The suit is flexible. That's become normal for 4/3's but nevertheless welcome.
