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2009-09-02 8:02 PM

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Subject: Wrong wetsuit sent--race in 10 days??
Wetsuitrental.com sent a full wetsuit rather than the sleeveless.  Here's my question--the water temp in the Olympic event is approximately 73 to 75 degrees.  I've never before used a wetsuit (other than for windsurfing) and I tend to heat up quickly. 

What are your thoughts for someone who heats up quickly using a full wetsuit in perhaps 75 degree water?  My concern is that the company won't send the correct wetsuit (sleeveless) in time to practice sufficiently?

Thanks for your thoughts


2009-09-02 8:07 PM
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Subject: RE: Wrong wetsuit sent--race in 10 days??
I didn't wear a wetsuit for my entire first season of tris.  No big deal for me either way.  I am also not someone who cares if my time is 2 mins faster or slower.
2009-09-02 8:07 PM
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Subject: RE: Wrong wetsuit sent--race in 10 days??
Given what I know of the company, if you were sent the wrong suit and want a sleeveless for race day they'll get it to you.  They're very focused on customer service.

As to race day, I would get the sleeveless. If you do heat up quickly, a full suit in those temps could be rough, particularly if the air temperature is also high.
2009-09-02 8:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Wrong wetsuit sent--race in 10 days??
My co-worker used wetsuitrental.com for her first tri, and she had trouble finding one that felt comfortable.  They bent over backwards to make sure she was satisfied - sent her four different wetsuits.

I'm sure if you call them they will expedite shipping on another one to give you plenty of time to practice before your race.

Good luck!

2009-09-02 9:52 PM
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Subject: RE: Wrong wetsuit sent--race in 10 days??
Thanks for the advice.  I just want the wetsuit in the event of cool air temps and therefore the possibility of cooler water temps, especially since this event is in the pinelands of south jersey which can tend to cool down faster than the surrounding area. 

This is my first olympic, so I'll being going at a tortoise's pace so that I can enjoy the race and avoid injury--I have a tennis tournament a week later.  However, I would like to avoid being the very last participant to finish, but I don't necessarily think the two minute gain from a wetsuit will matter much!

Thanks again for your help
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2009-09-02 10:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Wrong wetsuit sent--race in 10 days??
Kristina at Wetsuit Rental will totally take care of you.
Give her a call. She will make sure you get what you need.


2009-09-04 9:21 PM
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Subject: RE: Wrong wetsuit sent--race in 10 days??
Thanks for the feedback. I did speak with wetsuitrental.com, and they immediately sent via overnight delivery the correct wetsuit.  Impressive customer service. 


2009-09-04 9:26 PM
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Subject: RE: Wrong wetsuit sent--race in 10 days??
Wow, that's super impressive!!  And have a good race. 
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