Well, maybe this is the downfall of a non brick and mortar retailer. Placed an order for an Speedsuit in January that was noted as on backorder till the end of February. No problem, my race wasn't until end of May. Called back today as I hadn't heard anything (their website shows June for new Large Velocity suits), they tell me it is now back ordered until July! No email notice, nothing. To their credit they are willing to send something to try, even if it's the wrong size. So they are sending out two speedsuits the next sizes smaller to see if they will either fit, otherwise I'm SOL, or back to buying a different brand.
My buddy ordered a Vortex long sleeve in November and is now being told that is back ordered till JULY, that's 7 months from when he placed the order and he needed it for a race June 22. I don't think I can fault him for not planning ahead enough with the order.
Is there a worldwide shortage of neoprene?? I would think so, but they are able to get the smaller sizes out without a problem for some reason.
I want to be clear, they are saying all the right things when I talk to them. Trying to help any way they can, but when it comes to getting suits like these, we all know the only really helpful thing to hear is "yes, we will deliver your suit in time". The lack of information as to why everything size Med Long and above is FUBARed is just adding to the level of frustration. If it's going to be 7 months before you deliver a suit, just don't take the orders.
Andrew
My buddy ordered a Vortex long sleeve in November and is now being told that is back ordered till JULY, that's 7 months from when he placed the order and he needed it for a race June 22. I don't think I can fault him for not planning ahead enough with the order.
Is there a worldwide shortage of neoprene?? I would think so, but they are able to get the smaller sizes out without a problem for some reason.
I want to be clear, they are saying all the right things when I talk to them. Trying to help any way they can, but when it comes to getting suits like these, we all know the only really helpful thing to hear is "yes, we will deliver your suit in time". The lack of information as to why everything size Med Long and above is FUBARed is just adding to the level of frustration. If it's going to be 7 months before you deliver a suit, just don't take the orders.
Andrew