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Discussion: Wetsuit sizing
Subject: Wetsuit sizing By: charlotte d. Written on: 2006-05-03 19:47:02 Message: Hi everybody, I am about to purchase my first wetsuit, but online since there is not shop around that carry them. I am gonna go for a blue seventy longjohn. The thing is taht I am between two sizes, in heigth and weight. Which one should I go for. I am 5.8 and weight about 120 pounds. I night drop a few pounds as the training got more intense. On their website, its says if you're 5’0” - 5’5” and 117 – 132 lbs (my weight), choose a medium small if you're 5’3” - 5’9” (ny height) and 123 – 141 lbs, choose a medium Shoud I choose the on that fit my weight or my height ?? Thanks for any suggestion, Have a great evening Charlotte
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: Ronald F. Written on: 2006-05-03 20:03:07 Message: Charlotte Don't do it unless exchanges are easy. I went to a great shop with many choices. There was only one out of all of them that really fit just right there is no way that I could have been so lucky as to get the best suit for me without triing it on and I bet the same is true for you. Taking a shopping trip might be in order. Good luck with whatever you decide. Ron
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: Jael A. Written on: 2006-05-03 21:09:18 Message: Charlotte, I agree with Ron, I think the best thing for you may be to go to your local shops and try them on. I just purchased my first wetsuit this weekend, and very glad I tried it on. I had to go to a couple of different vendors before I found one that fit me (I am 106 lbs and 5'00''). One of them the Extra Small was still too big for me! I then, tried an Aquaman Extra Small that fit me perfectly! Just a suggestion, Jael
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: charlotte d. Written on: 2006-05-03 22:38:10 Message: Thanks, I think I'll need to schedule a trip to NYC to find a good shop ! Jael, I've read your store. I am so sorry that you didn't make it to the end for your last race but you can be proud of what you already accomplished so far and set your mind for your big event in Florida !! Good luck !!
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: Diana R. Written on: 2006-05-03 22:40:12 Message: I had to try them on. I am 5'8", 143 pounds and wear a ML. I needed to be able to get out of mine while running up an incline to transition area. Diana
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: john p. Written on: 2006-05-04 06:06:11 Message: Charlotte, i live in Canada and purchased mine through trivillage. It is a blue seventy full suit. I was in the same boat and called their 1-800 number. Spoke to a very helpful gentlemen. He suggested after talking with him "as the site does" to take the larger suit that falls in your range. if I remember right he was more concerned with my weight. I fluctuiate considering the amount of training I do."180-194" "5ft 10.5" He also told me there was no problem returning the suit as long as I did not get it wet. Getting it wet brings a lot of health issues with it. There are no shops near me that sold them at a reasonable price. They all wanted at least double the cash. The suit fits great. I thought it extremely tight at first but I had never had one on before. Friends felt it fit fine. I then went in the pool and it was great. Cant wait to get to the open water.
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: Jael A. Written on: 2006-05-04 08:05:30 Message: Charlotte, Thank you for your kind words... :-) I will take your good luck wishes with me.... Note: I am trying my wet suit again on Sunday morning at the Lake, I have a swimming session scheduled with a coach, to swim with my wetsuit in the lake (hopefully for 1.2 miles) to get me mentally ready for Florida. Jael
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: charlotte d. Written on: 2006-05-04 08:47:03 Message: Thanks Ron, Diana, Jael and Kohn. I think I am gonna go try wetsuits and when I know which one I need, I will buy it online ! Have a gorgeous day Charlotte
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: Tim O. Written on: 2006-05-04 09:07:02 Message: Charlotte, where are you doing your Olympic TRI? As here in Florida the wetsuit season is almost over. It normally lasts from late Oct/early Nov until mid to late April. Dependent upon where your TRI is it may not be wetsuit legal and may be a waste of your money. If you defintely think it is going to be legal then I would take the time to get properly fitted at a store unless you can do the return route until you get the right fit. Good luck in your Oly and getting a wetsuit.
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: charlotte d. Written on: 2006-05-04 09:41:43 Message: Hi Tim, My tri is going to be in NYC. I am going to swim in the hudson River and from what I've heard, people do use sleeveless wetsuit. Water is cold over here !! Have great day Charlotte
Subject: RE: Wetsuit sizing By: Amy C. Written on: 2006-05-04 10:45:16 Message: Sizes will also vary if you are buying a womens specific wetsuit - seems obvious, but I was shocked when I at 5'9''/125lbs had to buy a very large wet suit. Nineteen makes a nice suit with extra room in the bust and hip areas.
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