Ultimate Wetsuit Thread
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DSmith posted 3 years ago.
The most important thing you should look for in a wetsuit is proper fit.
I just recently bought my first wetsuit (Ironman Stealth Long John) and the place I purchased it had me try on 4 different brands and several different sizes before they found one they thought fit the best.
I would definately be fitted by someone who knows what they are doing. If it were up to me I would of ended up with the wrong size because I just went by the sizing charts.
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RV posted 3 years ago.
Fit is what is critical.
I went with the Ironman Instinct - Fullsuit.
Worked with the people at Nytro http://www.nytro.com/index.html
Very helpful - Did have to return it as the fit wasn't quite right - they swaped it out no problem.
Very knowledgable customer service people - Answered all my questions.
Most of the good wetsuits will have varying thicknesses throughout the suit. Make sure there is good flexibility in the shoulders and that the neck does not come up too high. Those are my thoughts...
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swimbikerun_boy posted 3 years ago.
do wetsuits have different thickness of materials throughout the body or just on the parts that are moving?
and how does this affect your stroke?
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ThommyM posted 3 years ago.
Need to look at the quality (grade) of rubber used in the suit as well. The best suits use Yamamoto # 38
(Second best) or Yamamoto #39 (best) as far as superior FLEXIBILITY and STRETCHINESS.
I personally like the 2 piece T1 suits made by Desoto Sport. Eliminates shoulder fatigue associated with swimming in a 1 piece FULL SUIT that is tight fitting. If the rubber is slick, very stretchy and flexible, then it doesn't need to be really thick or heavy to make you more bouyant and faster.
You probably want 5mm thickness in the legs (where you need the most lift) and only 2 or 3
mm thickness in the upper body and arms (where you need the flexibility and less lift).
Some triathletes don't like anything restricting their shoulder movement so they just opt for the
sleeveless version, if buying a 1 piece wetsuit.
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swimbikerun_boy posted 3 years ago.
cool i think im starting to get this
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jalyon posted 1 year ago.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/swimcenter/swim.html This has all you need about wetsuits. Actually slowtwitch.com has more than you ever wanted to know about anything triathlon. Best tri website out there.
What exactly should you look for when it comes to wetsuits?
I mean: thickness of materials, fit, etc. etc...
I'm in the market for a wetsuit and was wondering how you know that it is the right one for you.
I know various people who have connections with the owner of "Orca Canada" So i'll probably be able to get some sort of deal.
So what im asking, what is the difference between a great wetsuit and a good one/an expensive wetsuit and a chepear one?
Thanks
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