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Speedo Wetsuits
chiefwigham
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Hi,
Trying like many people to take advanatge of the january sales and pick up my first wetsuit (avoided the need for a wetsuit last year by only doing pool based events).
I was just wondering if anyone had any reviews of the speedo STR Elite or STR pro that might help me make my mind up. Also any general tips on choosing/fitting a wetsuit would be great also.
Cheers
Trying like many people to take advanatge of the january sales and pick up my first wetsuit (avoided the need for a wetsuit last year by only doing pool based events).
I was just wondering if anyone had any reviews of the speedo STR Elite or STR pro that might help me make my mind up. Also any general tips on choosing/fitting a wetsuit would be great also.
Cheers
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I have not used the new speedo wetsuits only one of the older ones which was very good.
As for fitting here is a link to a page on my site and a little down th epage is a video of fitting.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/swim-tech1 ... 0clas.html
Hope that helps
Graham
www.swim-tech.co.uk
BUT, a word of warning. Don't just buy one based on sizing charts as there is a very good chance it won't fit.
You need to go somewhere that stocks a few and try them on. I've just bought myself an Orca Alpha. On paper it shouldn't have fitted and I'd ruled it out. The dimension charts said a Blueseventy Helix would be perfect for me and I almost bought one online. Good job I didn't as when I tried it on it was a terrible fit, too tight across the chest and the arms were too long.
Go somewhere you can try a few on and pick the one that fits best. If it's somewhere you can have a dip, even better as they'll feel very different in the water!
Much better to pay full price and get one that fits right, than get a bargain now and change it in 6 months as it doesn't fit!