Thanks Lyra,

This confirms my suspicion that I shouldn't just go buy something on
sale at a store that only has two different kinds of wetsuits, however
tempting it may be!

Kendra

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 4:40 PM, L Halprin <gteamhj@...> wrote:
> I'd suggest going to a store that has several brands/makes of wetsuits. A
> swimming wetsuit has to fit you comfortably, esp. under the arms. I ended up
> getting one at Triathlete Zombies in Santa Monica when I was down there.
> They had a room full of wetsuits, and the brand I chose, Blue Seventy
> Reaction, came in many sizes that fit all parts of me. The store has a good
> Web site, too:
> http://triathletezombies.com/itemlist.cfm?category=117
>
> I splurged, but feel it was worth it. I have never been cold; I also ended
> up getting a Hot Head swim cap, and booties, which I don't wear all the
> time.
>
> Good luck!
> Lyra
>
> On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Kendra Nielsam <kendranielsam@...>
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all - I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what to look
>> for when buying a wetsuit. I'll be using it in triathlons this year. I
>> would like to get one soon to join weekend swims with you all.
>> thanks!
>> Kendra
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