fanievb Posted February 6, 2014 Share Hi All, I am looking for a wetsuit for my wife for her birthday (and her first IMSA) She’s been doing triathlons for a while now and the wetsuit she has (Dare2Tri) is starting to fall apart. It split on one of the seams as she was putting it on for IM 70.3. There as so many brands however that I get a bit confused as to what to get her. My budget is in the region of R3500 to 4000. Any advice/comments/insider knowledge. ThanksFanie Ratty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted February 6, 2014 Share Ive had my blueseventy for 5 years - small tear here and there but nothing some wetsuit glue didn't sort out. Otherwise stick to Xterra, 2xu or possibly sailfish Garfield2010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted February 6, 2014 Share my only recommendation is get one that fits. orca are also good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsie Posted February 6, 2014 Share Bought my tri suit online from 2XU -all the wetsuits and prices are there. Delivered to my door in 3 days!My wetsuit I bought from Terry from XTERRA in Cape Town. Great service also delivered to my door in 3 days-check website for contact details. Both good options mikesnorth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hboli4 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Agree on Terry from Xterra. Great service and I'm very happy with my wetsuit. eeeek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grondpad Posted February 6, 2014 Share +1 on the Xterra. I have one and have no issues. I ordered the wrong size and Terry had no issues to exchange it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield2010 Posted February 6, 2014 Share See what the thickest legal suit is you can get. Every mm helps for floatation purposes. kennyg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam182 Posted February 6, 2014 Share check out Huub... have been very happy with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataz Posted February 6, 2014 Share In that price range, these are some options: 2XU R:3 (www.2xu.co.za)Orca Sonar (www.fluidlines.co.za)Xterra Vector (www.xterrawetsuits.co.za) Make sure you get a woman specific. My preference is 2XU, and for what it's worth, my fiancee has an Xterra and doesnt like it at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted February 6, 2014 Share Terry is your man.He sent me a top of the line new wetsuit to try before you buy, I bought it. eeeek and mikesnorth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsuck Posted February 6, 2014 Share Have a Xterra Vendetta also from Terry, great service great wetsuit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted February 7, 2014 Share +1 one on on the Vendetta from Xterra. Best (read ONLY) after sale service you'll get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted February 7, 2014 Share Very happy with my Xterra Vector pro suit, will def go this route again via Terry, I think its in your price range. I hear good things about the 2xu, My advise is to check the quality of the rubber and get some good thickness in the legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPA Posted February 7, 2014 Share Orca would be my choice. Spoil her with the 3.8 (even named after the Ironman swim distance) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripl3_S Posted February 7, 2014 Share SUPA, are you giving him a discount? PM SUPA... he sells the **** fanievb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted February 7, 2014 Share Thanks all for the replies, looks like Xterra is the way to go When heading to Cape Town for the august so I think a little shopping will be required and it will be in time for my wife's birthday (13 March) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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