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Xterra Vortex Full Wetsuit review

  • Price Paid:$175.00
  • User rating:
    (4.6)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 1 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"Xterra Vortex 4 was slightly better than the Blue 70 Sprint in fit, flexibility and floatability."xatefrogg

(5)

Ease of use

Getting a wetsuit on and off is never easy.

(4)

Quality of Construction

The seams on the suit are noticable but seem strong.

(5)

Fit

I got the small and i'm 5'7" 150 lbs with a slightly larger chest and it fits great

(5)

Comfort

Good flexibility and motion thoughout the chest and arms

(4)

Durability

Only used it once so far but seems strong

(5)

Value

paid $175 brand new shipped

(5)

Appearance

Cool design on the forearms and cool graphics

(3)

Customer Service

I called about my size because i was right on the border and the lady wasn't very helpful on what size to go with. I ended up going with the "race" fit or size smaller and it fits great.

(5)

Performance

For the price and everything compared this is a great suit. Bouyancy is great.

Strengths

I had a Blue Seventy Sprint and the 2011 Xterra Vortex 4 to compare. I took them both out and swam 1 mile in each. The flexibility, bouyancy and performance of the Xterra was better for me than the Blue Seventy Sprint. The B70 seemee too constrictive in the chest and I actually started getting fatigued in my chest after .5 mile. They both have great float but i would give 1 point more to Xterra. Construction quality i would give 1 point up on the Blue Seventy. The Xterra's seams were more visible.

Weakness

Seams are more visible.

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  • 24 people use
  • 67 workouts logged
  • 122.03 miles / 77.82 hours logged