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Zoot Tri Suit review

  • Price Paid:$100.00
  • User rating:
    (4.4)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 3 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"Great entry-level tri suit. Performed great on race day and for training. Note that the fit between older models and current models of Zoot suits for women are vastly different. I couldn't fit into an older Large, bit I could have gotten a Medium of the new ones. Luckily for me, this year they lean toward a more generous fit."running4beer

(5)

Ease of use

Easy in and out suit with a zipper on the sports bra as well as the exterior making it much easier to get on and off than last year's model

(4)

Quality of Construction

Seems sturdy, withstands the wash and the occasional *whoops* trip through the drier just fine. No need to hand wash after coming out of a dirty, leafy lake.

(4)

Fit

You can never get a perfect fit with a suit, but this comes pretty darn close.

(5)

Comfort

IMO, it's more comfortable if you, like me are a little thicker around the mid-section. I find it hard to get shorts that don't bite into my stomach or tops that don't ride up, but the room on this works great for me.

(5)

Durability

So far so good.

(5)

Value

I waited for a 20% sale at REI and got it for $80. Suitable for swimming, biking or running workouts while sturdy enough to endure training in addition to racing.

(4)

Appearance

I can't blame the suit that I don't look good in lycra/spandex.

(3)

Performance

Chamois is small, but does it's job, reduces chafing, but there's not much padding that will help for longer rides. Great for sprints, maybe oly distance, but longer rides, I'd rather be in other shorts. The two zipper design is great for ease on and off, but somehow the other day, the one underneath just unzipped itself while I was swimming which was weird and embarrassing. Dunno how that happened! And the attached bra still requires me to wear an additional one underneath for running.

Strengths

Comfy, easy to get on and off, good placement of pockets, most of it dries quickly.

Weakness

only mild support, chamois holds a bit of water (but maybe they all do? take it with a grain of salt-- I'm a newbie!) and thigh bands that keep it in place are a little tight.

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Buyers clubTri Suit
  • 3 people use
  • 18 workouts logged
  • 29.03 miles / 31.87 hours logged