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Xterra Vortex 3 (sleeveless)
Blue Seventy Reaction (full) 

Just got the Blue Seventy a couple weeks ago off the classifieds on BT, so I've yet to test it out, but it fits ;-) 

I use a De Soto 2 piece system.  A 5mm Speed Tube lower and a smart1 top.  I like the 2 piece design, easy to get in and out of and doesn't bind up in the shoulders.  I think they are great for taller people.

I found that each suit fits so different and that sizing is a guideline but not much more then that. How does the suit feel?  Have you been able to test it out in the water?  Since you aren't used to having sleeves that will feel different and a bit more constricting at first.. If you feel that it fits ok  then I would stick with it. Once it gets wet, it will loosen up a bit.  The first time I tried my wetsuit on at home it took me almost a half hour to get it on. I called my friend and told her I would never be able to do the race (first race ever) because I couldn't get the wetsuit on. Now I am able to get it on in a reasonable amount of time. That comes with practice I think. Anyway, I say have faith in yourself. If you feel that it might be OK then I bet it will be.

Are you training for an IM? I would say that you should have a suit that fits you good. A suit that it too tight or pushes down on your shoulder will tire you out quicker in a race. I bought my suit in the larger recommended size and I'm glad. The first OWS I did I didn't pull it up really good and it really tired my shoulders down as it pulled down on my shoulders. In my first race I had my friend help me get my suit pulled up  snug in my crotch area and it gave me a good amount of room in my shoulders. It helped a ton. I would recommend that you make sure that your suit is pulled up as far as you can get it up so you have movement in your shoulders.

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Glad it is not something more serious! Rest up and you'll be back to 100% soon.

Yeah same here. Probably 90% of mine are solo

Got another 24 mile ride in this morning. This will probably be my last longer ride until my sprint next weekend. I have an OWS tomorrow morning that we'll probably do 2000 m at. A 5k run either today or tomorrow. Maybe both days, who knows.

Hope everyone had a great day of training. Good luck with all races this weekend.

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Wow great ride!

And great ride to you too!!

Definately jealous of all the riding going on lately. 

Taking another day off, tommorow I'll ease into training full time.

Edited by furiousferret 2010-05-07 2:47 PM

Looks like I'll be riding this weekend as well. Official HIM training plan starts tomorrow with an 8 mile run followed by a 3 hour ride on Sunday. The run will be no biggie but it looks like Sunday will be my longest ride ever. Glad I'm well rested and ready to go after Wildflower.

I'm starting to realize that Vineman is only 10 weeks away so it's time to get serious!

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Great ride! I hope the weather permits me to get mine in this weekend, looking at 40 degrees and rain, not fun.

Thanks Dylan, but the last hour was pretty humbling. Just not there yet

IMO 10 weeks is plenty of time! Take it slow and easy and make sure you get to that starting line