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Rocket Science Sports Rocket Carbon Wetsuit review
- Price Paid:$350.00
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User rating:(4.6)
- Would buy again from this company: Yes
- Used product for: 1 years
- # of logged workouts:
"Rocket Science is well named. They figure out what it takes to make a triathlon wetsuit that feels like a dream and works like it should. No complaints yet."sandpaper7
Quality of Construction
The neoprene is different thicknesses, so it's very comfortable to actually move in. Swimming is natural and easy in this suit.
Fit
The soft neoprene is very forgiving of a few pounds lost or gained, so it works for that first spring training swim as well as the goal race.
Comfort
No chafing, up to two-mile swims. Very easy to get out of; but I still always use a bit of TriSlide on the neck, wrists, and ankles.
Durability
So far, I've had no issues with tears or zippers or seams. But it's still pretty new, and as the material is thin, I suspect it might be more delicate than some wetsuits made of thicker neoprene.
Value
It's expensive, but not the most expensive suit out there. And it does back up the cost with value...thin, comfortable construction and quality zippers (no velcro) with a magnet to hold the zipper strap.
Appearance
As I'm never the fastest swimmer, even in this suit, it's a little bit embarrassing when people read what's written across my butt! But not enough to make me avoid wearing it.
Customer Service
I haven't had to deal with any returns or anything, but the ordering process was easy and delivery quick.
Performance
I mentioned above that I will never be the fastest swimmer in the race, but even if this suit is the "magic feather" that makes me feel fast, I'll take it. My bronze medal at USAT Olympic-distance nationals can back me up (okay, in Athena over 40, but still).
Strengths
Comfort. You can't swim fast if your hands are numb. The suit is designed to flex where you flex and provide supportive compression and as much buoyancy as possible legally where you need it. And then there are those vortex generators. I think they help faster swimmers more than slower swimmers, but they must not hurt.
FAST transition. You grab the zipper pull from your waist and pull up. Then the soft, flexible fabric is easy to get off.
Weakness
A little bit spendy, but worth it for the comfort and speed.
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Ease of use
The zipper starts at the top, so you MUST have someone help you put it on, unless you are a genuine yoga wizard. I've never had a problem finding someone willing to help, and you shouldn't be swimming alone anyway. The brilliant thing is how easy it is to take off, saving precious seconds in T1.