xterrawetsuits

Recently had a question about a tear in my wet suit and my experience was similar to what I have with my undergraduate-age students--lacking in response, had to call them to get an update. No clear communication.

Service and shopping experience was good. My wetsuit feels like it’s choking me. I haven’t been able to use it in a Tri because I haven’t felt like I can get my breathing under control while wearing it. I’m very disappointed in the product. - Kim

I like my exterra full wet suit with one exception. I have high arches and my feet don't bend (straighten out). This makes getting the suit off past my ankles and over my feet extremely difficult. During races, I don't have a lot of time to be "careful" in getting the suit off. The result has been rips in the suit near the bottoms of the legs. I have tried other suits which have accounted for this problem, making it easier to get off with different materials at the bottom of the legs. Other than that, the fit is good and comfortable. No other complaints.

This is my 2nd suit from Xterra. The first one was thought too small but it had very tight wrist and angle cuffs that have always taken most of my energy putting it on and off. The new one is a larger fit but unfortunately the cuffs are made for being very tight. This affects my triathlon transition or just ordinary open water swim. I don't like it when it's hard to take off because I am already fatigue from long swim. I had other brand of wetsuit and it's easy on and easy off. So a rating with a reference should be honestly accurate. Hope Xterra improves from here. Thanks.

I ordered a wetsuit that was too small. The communications to get it replaced has been slow and a bit painful. I still don't have my replacement and I have my first race of the season this coming weekend.