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Subject: Wetsuit Help
Newbie iron distance triathlete in training here, so please bear with me!

I've been researching different wetsuits for my first iron distance tri in July and was hoping you all could give me some insight or advice about a slew of different suits I'm considering. Before I make a big investment, I've been trying to read as many reviews as I can about different suits, but still have a lot of questions. I've done a few sprints in the past, but have always just swam in my swimsuit and thrown a pair of shorts on for the bike and run, so all this expensive, fancy tri gear is a whole new world for me! The water temps are expected to be ~64 degrees, so I think I want to go with a full sleeved and length suit but I'm worried about it being constricting.

Also, are the companies' sizing charts based on height and weight typically accurate? I'm usually a medium in regular and running clothes and bike chamois, but like to size up to a large for cycling jerseys because I don't like my tops too tight, but most size charts put me at a women's XL.

FINALLY, which of these suits would you recommend? Which will be the best bang for my buck (I'd like to stay under $200 if at all possible)?

Here are the ones I'm considering:

1. Aqua Sphere W-Racer Wetsuit ($180 with coupon at http://www.triathletesports.com/aqua-sphere-womens-ironman-wracer-w... OR $200 at http://www.wetsuitrental.com/aqua-sphere-racer-womens-new-triathlon...

2. Aqua Sphere Pursuit ($140 at http://www.wetsuitrental.com/aqua-sphere-pursuit-womens-new-triathl... OR $185 at http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Sphere-Womens-Powered-Pursuit/dp/B00HEQP...

3. Blue Seventy Reaction Wetsuit ($180 at http://www.wetsuitrental.com/blue-seventy-reaction-full-womens-new-...

4. NeoSport Women's 5/3 Wetsuit ($185 at http://www.amazon.com/NeoSport-Wetsuits-Womens-Triathlon-Black/dp/B...

5. Zoot Sports Women's Z Force 1.0 Wetzoot ($170 at http://www.amazon.com/Zoot-Sports-Womens-Force-Wetzoot/dp/B00EQ6QFP...

6. TYR Hurricane C3 Wetsuit ($245 at http://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-womens-hurricane-c3-wetsuit-17753/<...

7. TYR Hurricane C1 Wetsuit ($190ish at http://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-womens-hurricane-c1-fullsleeve-wets...

8. Aqua Sphere Women's Winter Aqua Skinsuit ($140ish at http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Sphere-Womens-Powered-Pursuit/dp/B00HEQP...

9. NeoSport Women's Jane 5/3mm Wetsuit ($150ish at http://www.amazon.com/NeoSport-Triathlon-Sleeveless-Triathlete-Auth...

Thanks in advance for your help and sorry for all of the links!


2015-05-21 12:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit Help

Sorry, can't help with any of the suits on your list.

But I did buy a Xterra Vortex suit last year and have been very happy with it.  Their sizing charts and guidelines were very helpful and my suit fits well (I'm far from an "off-the-rack" standard size).

Mark 

2015-05-25 7:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit Help
I have a Tyr Hurricane Cat 3 and I love it. I tried out a friends before I bought it and am glad I did. I am a medium in most things but wear a large in their wetsuit. Sizes seem to be all over the place with the different companies. I would definantly recommend it to anyone looking for a full suit.
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