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Another thing that really helped me, Kendra, was that the salesman, who happened to own the store (Triathlete Zombies) know a whole lot about wetsuits. He told me flat out, "no, that one won't work for you," and made me try on about 5, which was tough work!
Lyra
On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 4:45 PM, Kendra Nielsam <kendranielsam@...> wrote:
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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