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2008-02-17 3:56 PM


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Subject: Wetsuits for Athenas
I'm having a hard time trying to find a wetsuit! At 5'3" and 175 pounds, I haven't found a single woman's wetsuite size chart that fits. Are there any shorter athenas out there that might have suggestions?


2008-02-17 5:31 PM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuits for Athenas
I have had the same problem. I went into a store that advertised that they rented wetsuits for triathlons and they took one look at me and told me that they didn't make any for my size. Yikes! That was a fun moment.

I would suggest going for a sleevelss two piece suit. I found that going sleeveless worked well and gave me more mobility in my shoulders. The sleeved suits just weren't made for my larger arms. Going with a two piece meant that I could get the top a different size from the bottom. Better fit for my somewhat top heavy body. Don't worry about the extra length in the legs. Make sure it fits your torso properly. Most good triathlon shops can cut the legs to length.
2008-02-17 5:53 PM
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I've had that problem just trying to find a pair of shorts. It is as if a tall woman can only weigh 150 pounds. Riiiight
2008-02-17 8:45 PM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuits for Athenas
I'm about your size and really like my ProMotion wetsuit. Be sure and call them with your measurements and they'll hook you up. Very nice, knowledgable folks.
Good luck


lchasper - 2008-02-17 4:56 PM

I'm having a hard time trying to find a wetsuit! At 5'3" and 175 pounds, I haven't found a single woman's wetsuite size chart that fits. Are there any shorter athenas out there that might have suggestions?
2008-02-17 9:03 PM
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I'm a heavier Athena than you but an Orca Men's Short and Stout wetsuit fit me....it goes up to a higher weight limit and isn't too long.......
2008-02-17 9:42 PM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuits for Athenas

I second Promotion. I'm on my third with them as I keep losing weight and need a smaller one.

They have both short and regular. I weighed 190ish for my first Tri and I think I had a size 14 Promotion short.

Their wetsuits actually run big.

Being a BT member you get 10% off. Best way to get fit is to take your measurements and give them a call. 



2008-02-17 10:15 PM
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I have a promotion.   Call them.   T he height vs wieght sizing is so odddd.  Tlhey helped me out with fit based on "I wear size X jeans and size Z dress". 
2008-02-18 10:00 AM
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I'm 5'5" 170lb and wear a 10S from ProMotion. It's a sleeveless one piece and I LOVVVVVVVE it!
2008-02-20 4:13 PM
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I'm big and tall...at 5'11" and 280 lbs. I had to buy a men's. The Zoot 2 from REI worked for me.
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