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2014-01-25 9:25 PM


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Subject: Looking for a wetsuit
Hey all -

I am looking for my first triathlon wetsuit and hopefully someone has an extra or old one that they aren't using anymore. Doesn't need to be anything fancy, I am definitely looking for a good price over high quality.

I am 6'0" and about 155 lbs. If there are any other measurements that people use to fit wetsuits, let me know and I will provide those as well.

Thanks everyone!

Cory

2014-01-26 8:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a wetsuit
Be aware that certain physique's will require you to add pounds to your weight to compensate for dimensions (if they don't offer a chest measurement). Based on my stats, 5-10 150ish I fit into a SM but based on my build I really should have bought a MD so now I have a SM that's just a bit too tight in the upper body.

Just a bit of advice I can offer when looking for a suit online.
2014-01-26 12:11 PM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a wetsuit
You have a pm about a suit I have.
2014-01-27 1:59 AM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a wetsuit
I am 5'11" and was 150 last season. I fit well into an Xterra vortex 4 Small Long (SLO). You can check out this fit guide to see if you think it'll work for you: http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/uploads/size-chart-2012.pdf
I didn't trim the sleeves or ankles, but considered it to make taking it off easier.
I wore it for 2 races: HIM and IM and 5 practices. There are no fingernail scratches or holes, and only very slight creases from storage (definitely not cracked). I always rinsed the lake water out after every use. (My very kind wife rinsed it out after both races while I was passed out on the couch.)

I bought it new from Xterra April 2013 for $160. I will sell it for $100+shipping.
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