Would this be a good suit for a first timer?
285462
I have used this suit for my first 4 triathlons (spanning 3 years), and for training for them (in open water). I've used it in the summer in lakes in inland Michigan and Illinois, in Lake Michigan, and in the ocean in northern California. I find I'd want sleeves for water colder than 60 deg. F, and may buy another suit. It has held up very well (no issues with suit, zippers, etc.).
285463
Are you kidding me? This is the best suit.. great price.. quick shipping.. after almost a month the collar started to get weird.. I wrote the company and they just shipped another one.. they didn't want me to review them bad.. I'm convinced..they rock.. so then I had 2 suits.. i shipped the other back and even before they received it I had my cash return.. awesome experience.. I've had mine well over a year and its still great.. ocean.. pool.. freshwater.. still great
285464
From my perspective...yes, I have worn many different wet suits in the past but I've never worn one for a tri. I love it. I like to have the freedom of arm movement and it's really rather boyant. I'm 5'8" at 160 lbs and I am an intermediate swimmer. It helped tremendously with my confidence during the open water swim. Hope that this helps.
967643
The xl is huge, you will have ton of room. Also, you can wear it like a backpack so it will be more convenient if you're going to be moving around a lot. If you're going to stay in one place a suit case might keep you more organized but I haven't seen many suit cases that match the size.
46098
If your suit is snug enough yes...it is silicone...check if you've got a pocket in the too ....Natie
1165211
Yeah, I think it would. With the inner lining it's quite warm. Make sure you dress in layers.
488308
you should order the xxl but remember when you start to lose weight the suit will become bigger but still works the same. I was about the same weight when I bought. so it will fit you tight and you will sweat immediately.
347692
I am 5"10" 230 lbs. and I went with the xxl suit. It is a tad big but gives me room to move around and add more layers of clothes if needed.You may want to go with the xl, the bibs fit me perfect and the coat is a tad big but not bad at all.I have NEVER gotten cold in this suit with minimal clothing and some pretty severe weather. You are going to love it!
105862
I would get the large , suit fits bit snug, you don't want to be to uncomfortable in your movements. I purchased a 2x and am 6'3" 240lbs, Body builder frame , I needed a 3x couldn't maneuver in the water and my girlfriend had to pull the suit off my shoulders, I couldn't take the 2x off or put on by myself. !!!!!
52501
Not sure, I returned the item due to sizing. The suit did appear well constructed tho.
567292
The child size may be better for him. I am 5'10" 180 athletic and it fits me big. a bit baggy. If you were to go for it. you could tie up the pants and sleeves by taking a row or 3 and folding it up a couple rows, and sew it there.. repeat if needed. I highly recommend this companies suit. Best i have had so far. some were up to 400$ nice quality. But this is best i have seen. Own 6^ paintball, air-soft, general sneakiness. BTW... suit has some sort of don't pay attention to me appeal(more than normal).. like less reflective? idk but works perfect. Enjoy.
525544
It's not so much your height but your weight, and how many layers you plan to wear underneath the rain suit. I'm a few inches taller than you and I bought a Large, which is plenty big. I'd recommend a Medium for you.
82604
I would think it would work well. The material is similar to a wet suit or neoprene waders.
2224390
I don't know. I can say this about it the quality is top shelf, light but rugged, I don't would find it hard to ever snag or rip the suit. JC
268841
The suit is fairly stretchy, and easier to swim in than a full suit. I haven't really tried to swim many laps with it on, although I have worn it in the pool and swum a few laps. It wouldn't be my first choice to swim laps with a wet suit on, but once you're in the water, this suit is comfortable.
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I have not yet used this suit. I did inspect it upon my receipt of it and the material feels plastic-y and resilient. Any Tyvek suit is going to be challenged by exposure to soil, rocks, snags, etc. Be careful with it and you should be fine.
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I would say yes, go ahead and wear it with a suit, except that the belt is made with recycled bicycle tubes and the makers put the lettering indicating the tire size that comes on a tube right in the front. It would be a little kitsch for most suits. If you're wearing it to your job a Google, it would fit right in. If you want to wear it to a traditional office or a wedding, probably not.
581026
The suit is good for working outside in the rain, I do not ride motorcycles, so can't directly answer.
206993
I bought this model for my wife how is 4'11" and around 106 lbs. It seems to fit her well. Best bet is to go to a dive shop and try on their suits. You may have to result to trial and error.