I bought a wetsuit

This isn't exactly a review as I have not worn the wetsuit yet, but wanted to post about what I did buy.

Ironman Stealth -- putting on  a wetsuit could be it's own event!!! And this being my first time to put on a "real" wetsuit (meaning a triathlon one) made for quite the event!

The new Stealth has very little change from last year's model -- a stitch or two on the outside of the wrist cuff, and a longer gray material area at the lower arm and lower leg area. This material is also in last year's model, but the new one has a bit more of it. I think this allows a bit more stretch in those areas. At least this is what I understood the Ironman employee explain to me when I was (with a friend) trying it on. Strange -- the store clerk could not access the storage area right away because "someone" was taking a shower. I think it was the Ironman guy as he came from that room and stopped to give us lots of info.

The new model of the Stealth is $450.00 -- They were discounting last year's model for a cost of  $315.00. There were only 2 of my (and my friend's) size, so we scooped them up. It is a full -- long sleeve and leg -- suit, and I truly must get some practice getting into it. At first I got it just above my ankles and said --"this doesn't fit"!! I kept skooching it little by little (with each skooch I repeated the afore mentioned mantra about not fitting) until I did finally get it on (raising my heart rate a bit). The sales clerk was very helpful, looked me over, tweaked here and there, and said "yep, that's your size".

In 2 weeks we are going to a lake to try them out -- the lake where I will be doing a sprint tri in July. If I am not satisfied, the store will take it back.

I'm excited about getting the wetsuit, a bit worried about getting it on and not looking totally dis-coordinated as I struggle into it, and anxious to give it a try. I will let you know how it goes in my practice swim!

Nancy