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For swimming in... there's a lot of sales on at the moment and I love the feel of neoprene next to my skin.

Ta.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:33 am
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Kinky.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:35 am
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Not heard of that make? Are they any good?


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:36 am
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i recommend you get a wetsuit.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:37 am
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Posted : 16/12/2011 11:37 am
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That's one hell of a Dirty Sanchez. Not sure what it's got to do with a wetsuit though?


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:38 am
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Try here http://ewetsuits.com/acatalog/wetsuits-1.html#a645.

I am a big fan or O'Neill wetsuits though.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:45 am
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Go try some on, there will be something that fits you better than others at the same/similar price point. TFN are excellent and match wiggle prices (as long as your size is in stock)


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:46 am
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SBZ - I'm loving the skin coloured one 😯

Was looking on TFN's website. Maybe a trip to Nottingham is worthwhile.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:48 am
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swimming wetsuits are apparently a lot different to surfing wetsuits.

Enough to justify a massive price hike...


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:50 am
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TSY - Do it and take pictures.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 11:50 am
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Icon for swimming.

They do a lot of 1mm1.5mm and even .5mm suits specifically designed for uber flex around the arms and legs..

Triathletes wera a lot of them..

you just wanna look like this dontcha's..
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Posted : 16/12/2011 12:02 pm
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SBZ - I'll even wear a pair of boardies over it to complete the look.

I'll look better than that dude above.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:04 pm
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any triathlon suit will be perfect for your needs

http://triuk.com/

edit: more specifically:

http://www.triuk.com/products/foor/foor-classic-2011

I've got a foor, would recommend them


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:05 pm
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Try loads on and then buy the one that fits snuggest without being constrictive, irrespective of price, colour, brand or any other consideration. Get a suit that fits properly and you will love it until you wear it out. That's priceless.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:11 pm
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Surfing (normal) and triathlon/swimming wetsuits are very different. I wouldn't want to surf much in a swimming one as they can catch and rip more easily.

O'Neil, Rip Curl and Snugg are very good in my opinion. Try it on first, back length fitting is key.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:13 pm
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swimming wetsuits are apparently a lot different to surfing wetsuits.

they are, TSY they're great and worth a trip (closed sunday i think?)


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:21 pm
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It's a Tri suit I'm after. I'm set to be hungover as hell tomorrow so I'll be nice to the Mrs and see if she'll drive. Chances of 2011 stuff being discounted further after Xmas?


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:23 pm
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Orca.. They're sweet as 8)

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[url= http://www.orca.com/category/wetsuits ]Orca tri wetsuits[/url]


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:29 pm
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[url= http://www.likecool.com/Star_Trek_Wetsuits--Apparel--Style.html ]Go on, you know you want to[/url]


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:30 pm
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I love my [url= http://www.snuggwetsuits.co.uk/slip.asp ]Snugg Slipstream[/url]. Tailored fit.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:34 pm
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Christ finbar... they're not cheap!


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:36 pm
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Yeah, cost about as much as my bike! It's well worth it though. Only the same as an upper end off the shelf suit from Foor/2XU/Orca etc.

At the cheaper end i'd definitely second the advice above about going to TFN and trying some on.

The best time to buy is autumn when you can get some good deals on ex-rental ones, there might be some left still.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 12:38 pm