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Re: Finally, a wetsuit comparion article [Fleck]
So, in that spirit, would it be possible to rank/classify wetsuits based only on a person's body proportions/measurement? A F.I.S.T protocol of sorts to determine which wetsuit would fit the best? Inseam relative to total height, chest, shoulder, maybe calf size as metrics? Trying on several wetsuits and choose the best-fitted is pretty much impossible. Or do all wetsuits fit all morphology, and you will find one that fit no matter what in any range of any manufacturer? I think I remember seeing an article from Dan at some point, but it was not very exhaustive and if there was a follow-up I missed it.

See from my point of view of MOP swimmer, fit is the most important thing, the rest is gravvy and are sorts of options. I bought an XTerra initially and sticked with it, I'm not overly pleased with it but since I don;t know how the other suits fit I'm not changing. If you look at the swim portion of long/semi-long course tri (that's where you use wetsuits the most) difference in speed will not play that much but comfort in the water will. For example, a suit might be "tested" faster, but if it's too tight or loose in the wrong area it will make you slower over the course of the day. Thick rubber will make me float no matter what, so fit is king.
Last edited by: Baboonator: Jul 31, 13 12:48

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  • Post edited by Baboonator (Lightning Ridge) on Jul 31, 13 12:48