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2017-03-25 8:02 PM


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Subject: Wetsuit 1st triathlon
Hello,

I am gonna do my first Olympic triathlon in June. I would like to know what wetsuit do you recommend? I am planning to start with some Olympics, 70.3 and some day an Ironman.

I have seen the Xterra vector pro for a good price. What do you think?

I am not a good swimmer so I should start with another wetsuit more buoyant?

Thank you for your help.


2017-03-28 9:53 PM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit 1st triathlon
Xterra Vector is a great suit. I bought one before my first Olympic, and used the same one for two 70.3s. Make sure to look for discount codes, they can be significant off the listed price (like 30-50%).

As far as buoyancy, it has plenty. You can spend alot more money for a little more buoyancy. I'm guessing you've never worn one in the water? You'll be amazed. You basically have to try to sink in even when not moving.

A bigger decision is sleeves or sleeveless? The cheaper suits have lesser flexibility in the shoulders, so I went sleeveless, and most of my races are in Wisconsin or Minnesota. On colder days, I slip on neoprene arm sleeves..
2017-03-30 10:19 AM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit 1st triathlon
Thank you for your response.

Finally I bought the xterra vector pro fullsleeve, can't wait to try it. The lake I will swim could be in the low 60s.

Do you think I will have any flexibility problems in the shoulders?

Thank you
2017-04-07 1:48 PM
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How are you getting on with this? Have you tried it out much yet?

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