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mhapner

2008-08-11 10:33 PM

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Memphis, TN

Subject: wetsuit flap?

I just bought my first wetsuit to use for the upcoming Chicago Tri. I got a Quintana Roo Ultrafull. Love it. But I have a few questions...
1. just how tight should the suit feel? It is very snug. I don't feel like it's restricting breathing or arm motion in any way...it just feels tight!
2. What the heck do you do with the giant flap of material at the top of the zipper??? (see 2nd pic and ignore the bunching of my tri top)

Thanks!
Michael

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briderdt

2008-08-11 10:46 PM

in reply to: #1596169

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Tacoma, Washington

Subject: RE: wetsuit flap?

1. just how tight should the suit feel? It is very snug. I don't feel like it's restricting breathing or arm motion in any way...it just feels tight!

It should feel tight, almost restrictive when putting it on dry. It'll loosed up in the water a bit. The key is to pull it up probably a little higher in the legs than you think you need to before pulling the upper body on.

2. What the heck do you do with the giant flap of material at the top of the zipper??? (see 2nd pic and ignore the bunching of my tri top)

It's to keep the zipper from irritating your neck. Don't worry about it.