Month ago I posted for input on a new one piece tri suit for my goofy swimmers body with larger a chest-waist ratio. A number of people suggested the 2XU Elite. Csinko also chimed in with input and also disclosed his association with 2XU at the time. After a PM’s between myself and Csinko we decided on a size Med. This made me a bit nervous since all the other suits I have worn or based on the size charts but me into a large or X large to accommodate my chest. Csinko (and other ST’ers) assured me that the upper body area was very flexible and forgiving.
Based on Csinkos suggestion I bought a Medium sized 2XU Elite tri suit via a online retailer July 3. Later on the 3rd they called to confirm that they had one in my size but different color, I ok’d the other color and told them I need the suit for a race tomorrow (the 14th). About a hour later I get a call from the retailer telling me that in the time since she had called someone had bought the last one they had in Medium and that they would not have another Medium in for about 7 days, which was cutting it to close for me. I asked if instead of ordering it from 2XU and having it shipped to their shop could they just drop ship it. After some negotiations with the retailer I convinced them that they should drop ship it fo not extra charge. This was not the greatest experience with the retailer which is why i am not naming them, but in the end they did come through. I called the retailer on Wed July 11th (I was getting nervous I would not get the suit in time) the only info they could give me was that the suit had shipped last week, but no tracking number.
Because I was nervous about the size I wanted to make sure that I could get the suit in time to try it on. If it did not fit I figured I could buy a larger one and pay for overnight shipping. So I PM’d Csinko once again and he personally tracked down my order and gave me the tracking number and advice on putting the suit on when it arrived.
The suit arrived yesterday and fit’s absolutely perfect. The chest is just as described and more than flexible enough to fit me comfortably while still being tight and snug about the legs and waist. I had the chance to do an open water swim and ride yesterday and I love the way this suit swims. It feels like it ads a bit of lift, not like a wet suit but better than a Speedo. It also feels very slippery in the water, which compared to my hairy chest is a huge improvement. The suit does not restrict movement at all and add nice compression to the thighs. I had no problems on the bike, it does not cut into my shoulders while in the aero bars. The pad is a bit light, but it is a race suit so I don’t expect a super soft pad.
Over all I could not be happier! Great suit and great customer service from 2XU