Has anyone swam in the '04 model? I’m seriously considering the full suit and would love to hear some feedback.
I have not, but I have swam in the Xterra Vortex , and I will say that it is by far the most flexible 1 peice suit on the planet. No restrictions…feels like you are swimming naked.
I have and it’s a perfect suit. Takes a long while to get on, but it feels like a second skin. It comes off very fast though and I bought this over the two piece suits out there. I figure with one piece I can’t loose or misplace the two pieces. I know the two piece come off fast, but you still have to take off the top and bottom, and one quick yank gets the whole one piece off. So I love it.
I’ll let you know after Saturday, my first long swim in it. I had my heart set on a 2 piece, just thought it would be easier. But the Stealth won me over. I only swam about 25 yds in it before I bought it. It was a little difficult to get on, but it was my first time. I found that those plastic grocery bags put on your feet and hands make the process a little smoother.
How is the fit…is it true to the sizing chart? I am looking at a Medium and am 5’ 101/2" and 172lbs (race at 170?).
Thanks,
I think I have the woman’s medium, but I’m short and squatty. I was at the top of the range for the woman’s ms, so I went up a size. I think it’s pretty true to size.
I just have to get used to feeling like a sausage…