xterrawetsuits

I had ordered my wetsuit online and tried it on for the first time and was concerned about sizing. I placed a call and received a return response the following day. Employee guided me through the "key points" of my suit helping me conclude I likely didn't pull the suit up to my "hip line" when I first tried it on resulting in the snug feeling I got on the first try. Once I had better knowledge of the product, I was able to conclude that I did select the correct size and I have loved the product throughout its use.

I think the wetsuit fits really well and has some great qualities that I really appreciate during a triathlon swim. My only problem with it is possibly my own, but I've put a few holes in it already. It's basically like I touch it and it rips, little fingernail cuts. I have done everythign i can to make it easier to get the suit on, from using Glide on my wrists and ankles, to putting it on with plastic bags over my feet and hands. It's very tight fitting (which is good and expected) but this coupled with the fragile neoprene makes it easy to rip. I've tested the repair kit that comes with it many times, however, and that works really well! So there's that...

Good wetsuits, but only good for 2 years. They will tear or come apart at the seams. Any 3rd season would mean looking more like glue than neoprene. They are a good value, so I keep buying them. Sizing might be a bit small. (Or at least for my tastes. I prefer to be able to breathe even if a bit of water comes in.)

I got my wetsuit in June and it has enabled me to continue to do something I love, swimming in San Francisco Bay. I didn't intend to keep swimming after early fall, but with this great suit it's still enjoyable in January!

I have bought both sleeveless and full XTERRA wetsuit when I broke zipper week of and they sent replacement free to me at Ironman Florida. When my paddle board seam came apart they would not warranty and sent me B.S.. Glueing instruction and offered me a new board at 'discount'.