Anyone know of a good sleeved suit that allows for shoulder room? I’m large shouldered, or maybe slightly large shouldered is a better way of saying it. But in a sport where most people are fall in thin being of average height with a slightly above average upper body is tough. I have a SLS3 medium suit that I kind of like. But it’s hard for me to reach over my head. Is this all sleeved suits? Will sizing up help? What brands allow for a little more shoulder room? I’ve always gone two piece but wanted to make the jump.
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I find all tri suits fit my large “shoulders” fairly well
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My former life as a hockey player has me broad shouldered. Next tri suit I buy will be a Desoto T1 (two piece), so that I can get the proper fit.
Well it’s kind of an answer lol. Based on your information a SS one piece just might not be right for me.
So I’ve got a pretty “athletic” build (played high school football, college soccer, etc) with broad shoulders. I’m 6’2" and 185lbs. I recently bought and raced in the Wyn Republic tri suit 2.0 (Rayure collection) and its incredible. total freedom of movement in shoulders during swim (and I wear a sleeveless wetsuit). I bought a large and it literally feels like a tailor made it for me. Give that a try if you’re interested.
My former life as a hockey player has me broad shouldered. Next tri suit I buy will be a Desoto T1 (two piece), so that I can get the proper fit.
Thanks, finally someone who feels my struggle lol. Yeah as much as I want one piece I can’t seem to make it work. Sleeveless is usually ok I have one of those but don’t care for the chamois in it.
Anyone know of a good sleeved suit that allows for shoulder room? I’m large shouldered, or maybe slightly large shouldered is a better way of saying it. But in a sport where most people are fall in thin being of average height with a slightly above average upper body is tough. I have a SLS3 medium suit that I kind of like. But it’s hard for me to reach over my head. Is this all sleeved suits? Will sizing up help? What brands allow for a little more shoulder room? I’ve always gone two piece but wanted to make the jump.
I am with you. I have the upper body of a bodybuilder. As some of my cycling buddies have said that if I wore an all green suit people would think the Incredible Hulk took up riding.
I have always gone with a DeSoto two piece. That being said, last year I raced in a LG Course M-2 trisuit. It was fantastic for me put to a HIM. After that the pad wasn’t quite enough for a 4-6hr bike that an IM and training require.
All of my gear is DeSoto except that one LG. They produce such good stuff. Good luck!