_David_ Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 I want to spoil myself with a new wetsuit for this years Iron Man. I currently have an Xterra Vector - I love the buoyancy of the suit but I'd like a little more flex in the shoulders. I've been looking at these: TYR Hurricane Category 3 Wetsuit - R6,750.00https://tyr.co.za/product/hurricane-category-3-male-wetsuit/ Zone3 Aspire Wetsuit - R7000.00https://zone3.co.za/product/mens-aspire-wetsuit/ Zone3 Vision Wetsuit - R5300.00https://zone3.co.za/product/mens-vision-wetsuit/ Will aprreciate all input and advice. Thanks in advance!
Wheelsuck Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 I want to spoil myself with a new wetsuit for this years Iron Man. I currently have an Xterra Vector - I love the buoyancy of the suit but I'd like a little more flex in the shoulders. I've been looking at these: TYR Hurricane Category 3 Wetsuit - R6,750.00https://tyr.co.za/product/hurricane-category-3-male-wetsuit/ Zone3 Aspire Wetsuit - R7000.00https://zone3.co.za/product/mens-aspire-wetsuit/ Zone3 Vision Wetsuit - R5300.00https://zone3.co.za/product/mens-vision-wetsuit/ Will aprreciate all input and advice. Thanks in advance!Very similar to you-Had an Xterra Vendetta and it was great around the shoulders and flexible but a bitch to get off, would be stomping around to get the damn thing off. But Xterra is good. Now I am on a Zone 3 Aspire 10. My shoulders get a bit more tired but it is still a great suit-not so neutrally buoyant as Xterra but the best is the suit comes off in a flash, the first time I used it in a race and was used to the effort to take a suit off-it came off the ankles and wrists so quick I sidekicked the athlete next to me-very Ninja- the suit came off like a dream. But if I had to choose again I would probably go Xterra rather than Zone 3.
Cycling Major Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 Take a look at the Huub suits... The Archimedes 2 is probably one of the best wetsuits out there. But there are other amazing suits in the range. Give me a shout if you are keen
IceCreamMan Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 have you thought of a sleeveless wetsuit, after years of battling I bought a sleeveless Xterra, love it..no restriction on the shoulders, and less chafing as a result...I reckon I am faster and more comfortable in it. ask Terry at Xterra for a demo, it may be exactly what you need. These are not popular an I am surporsed as to why not, perfect for open water swimming and legal.
_David_ Posted January 19, 2018 Author Posted January 19, 2018 Very similar to you-Had an Xterra Vendetta and it was great around the shoulders and flexible but a bitch to get off, would be stomping around to get the damn thing off. But Xterra is good. Now I am on a Zone 3 Aspire 10. My shoulders get a bit more tired but it is still a great suit-not so neutrally buoyant as Xterra but the best is the suit comes off in a flash, the first time I used it in a race and was used to the effort to take a suit off-it came off the ankles and wrists so quick I sidekicked the athlete next to me-very Ninja- the suit came off like a dream. But if I had to choose again I would probably go Xterra rather than Zone 3. Thanks this is the sort of feedback I was looking for! Take a look at the Huub suits... The Archimedes 2 is probably one of the best wetsuits out there. But there are other amazing suits in the range. Give me a shout if you are keen The Archimedes looks like a great suit but it is just too expensive have you thought of a sleeveless wetsuit, after years of battling I bought a sleeveless Xterra, love it..no restriction on the shoulders, and less chafing as a result...I reckon I am faster and more comfortable in it. ask Terry at Xterra for a demo, it may be exactly what you need. These are not popular an I am surporsed as to why not, perfect for open water swimming and legal. Thanks, I'll mail Terry!
shaper Posted January 19, 2018 Posted January 19, 2018 Thanks this is the sort of feedback I was looking for! The Archimedes looks like a great suit but it is just too expensive Thanks, I'll mail Terry!Have a look at their ex Demo suits - Grade A is less than half price and they DHL courier for international shipping https://huubdesign.com/collections/huub-ex-demo
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