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Re: Roka Maverick Comp ripped during try on [mickison]
mickison wrote:
a little off-topic but still wetsuit related, what's an average lifespan of a triathlon wetsuit? I have a couple of entry level zoot wetsuits that are both a few years old. racing mostly in the south I might have one race a year that is wetsuit legal so they don't get much use. I can't say I'm overly cautious putting on the wetsuits as mine seem pretty durable. But maybe I've just been lucky. no tears or anything. Does the wetsuit rubber deteriorate over the years and result in more tears?



I suspect it's heavily down to how careful you are and how you care for the suit.

I had a mid-range HUUB suit when they 1st came out (direct from the owner as they are in my area). Lasted 5 years. Used usuaÄşly 2x a week virtually all year round (INC through winter). Eventually it just wore down to bare thread under the arms and between the legs. But I still have it / take it on holidays.
Current suit is 3 years old. Similar use. Pretty much still like new, bar 1 small mark, fixed with Black Witch.
By comparison a training buddy, who prob uses his just slightly less... he's on about his 5th suit in the same time. His usually look like a heard of angry rhinos have stomped all over it and tossed it around transition with their horns after a year.


Of note - the Orca I have came with cotton gloves and plastic bag type overshoes to help putting the suit on without damage.
Last edited by: BobAjobb: May 1, 19 15:19

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  • Post edited by BobAjobb (Dawson Saddle) on May 1, 19 15:19