Ronstan Skiffsuit or....

I have a NP Elite Firewire LJ for when it's colder, but have struggled with lighter weight LJs.

I have tried the Gill LJ (now marketed as the Speedskin LJ), but always got very cold in it once dunked.  Great in the summer though.

I've also tried the earlier version of the Zhik Microfleece, which I find really comfortable and much warmer than the Gill LJ, but the Zhiktex reinforcing on the knees has started to go after less than a season's use.

So now looking at other options.  I'm ruling out the newer Microfleece on cost & longevity grounds unless someone can assure me the Zhiktex II material on the newer microfleeces is bullet proof.

The Ronstan skiffsuits seem to have a good reputation on here, so thinking they might be worth a try, although I'm struggling to find anybody who stocks them, so ordering from Ronstan online may be the only option.

Also slightly concerned about their sizing.  I'm only a 39" chest, but the ravages of time mean I'm a 36" waist.  I normally try and squeeze into mediums to ensure the wetsuit isn't bagging on the chest, but the Ronstan seems to have a narrower waist measurement (M is 30-32") than their competitors.

Would I be better going for a large in the skiffsuit or looking elsewhere?

Any recommendations?

Could be a good shout, although not sure about the longevity of the smoothskin torso panel.

doubt it'll get that much snagging once you put a bin bag spray top and a bob-a-job floaty coaty over the top.  

It's one of the few sailing brands which seems to understand decent grade neoprene and for a little over a hundred quid, it'd be a good investment even if only for two seasons use.