Why not send them to Desoto for repair. I did - they came back as good as new. I may have paid $10 for it - can't recall exactly.

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Jim

**Note above poster works for a retailer selling bikes and related gear*

i second JohnA's recommendation. send them to DeSoto for repair. that's what Emilio would tell you to do...and probably will when he sees this thread! (no pun intended) :)

actually, i'm about to do that very thing. off to the post office after my swim.

We will fix it for you for free. Send it back to the address below my name (Attn: REPAIRS) along with a copy of your email. The product must be washed and clean prior to returning it. Be sure to include your return address and telephone number. We will repair it and send it back out within a week from the day we receive it. Use the attached return form.

Kind regards, Emilio

Emilio De Soto II
Founder/President/Triathlete

De Soto Sport Triathlon Company
7584 Trade Street San Diego, CA 92121
emilio@desotosport.com Tel: 858 578 6672 Fax: 858 578 6021
www.desotosport.com Quality Triathlon Gear Since 1990
www.t1wetsuits.com The world's most innovative Triathlon Wetsuit

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Emilio De Soto II
Maker of triathlon clothing, T1 Wetsuits, & Saddle Seat Pads and AXS since 1990
emilio@desotosport.com http://www.desotosport.com

Thanks Emilio.

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Jim

**Note above poster works for a retailer selling bikes and related gear*

This guy and his company blows my mind. his stuff is excellent, and his customer service is so far beyond what I've come to expect I lack the superlatives to describe it.

really, why would anyone buy anything else? desoto is a class act.

(to the naysayers .... im not in the business. i dont sell anything. i dont know emilio. ive no vested interest in whether or not desoto succeeds or fails as company, beyond the obvious fact i like their stuff.)

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"In case of flood climb to safety"

See you already had an answer from DeSoto...same thing happened to me last year. Sent 'em back. Got a new pair.

They not only have good products, but they are great to deal with. Just got a pair of the 400 Mile Bike Shorts and they are great....

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John F. Martin, Jr.
+1 (614) 403-0567
jfm225@gmail.com

see? what'd i tell you? lol. he's automatic.

Just got my T-1 bibjohn back from DeSoto. There was a problem with the seam on the suspender, and they fixed it for free. They even fixed various rips throughout the suit that were my fault. Just got it back today. That's what I call customer service.

Now if only the water temps in the Russian River would take a dip so I can actually use the damned thing this weekend at Vineman 70.3. That wetsuit makes this BOP swimmer into a MOP'er (still trying to fix my body position in the pool).

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I'm a tri newbie. I'm still getting used to wearing lycra in public.

yeah, i just sent mine out for a tear. not sure how it happened but Emilio again offered to fix it for free.

good luck with the water temps! i just did a wetsuit free swim in a race on sunday and it was horrible. lol. wetsuits RULE for people like me who can't swim.