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Post by martwald on Jan 9, 2017 11:32:01 GMT
Want to order a Huub wetsuit on sportpursuit, but I have to choose between a 4:4, which is for a standard swimmer; or 3:5 for those with sinking legs.
I asked Jack this morning if my legs were sinking (first time I ever considered the issue) and he said a little but possibly due to fatigue or my post operative limited stroke.
My question is - how many of you would actually buy a wetsuit specifically geared towards one having sinking legs?
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Post by britta on Jan 9, 2017 13:38:35 GMT
Didn't even know that there is a Wetsuit out there that addresses that specific issues, wouldn't actually go down that path especially if that Westsuit is more expensive than the standard one.
There is a good chance that you will now work on the sinking leg issue in the pool, since you know it you can work on it and improve or even fix it ;o))
The one thing I personally look out these days on a Wetsuit is shoulder movement, that needs to feel good the rest for me personally doesn't really matter and I'm a bad swimmer who loves open Water swims
Good luck chasing that Wetsuit
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Post by johnoc31 on Jan 9, 2017 13:54:38 GMT
I ordered the 3:5 but ordered from HUUB - they sent an email with x demos. Less than half the price of a new one. Havn't got it yet
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Post by hani on Jan 9, 2017 15:00:38 GMT
Just my two cents, unless your legs sink dramatically I wouldn't go for 3:5. I have a similar design from Zoot (Prophet) and find the support too strong (legs almost above the water)
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Post by ConalM on Jan 9, 2017 15:01:19 GMT
Unless you're a super fast swimmer go with the 3:5. Really the 4:4 is for those who have been swimming for years and are totally comfortable in the water. I have tried both and found the 4:4 hard to swim in, so I ended up going with the 3:5. A good few of the pro triathletes would use a 3:5 - possibly even the Brownlees I think.
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Post by martwald on Jan 9, 2017 15:51:16 GMT
More comments appreciated so I can form a view  Any of the advanced swimming group care to chime in? Conal, how proficient a swimmer are you? Swim with the advanced group? Average 1:45-/100m in training? |
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Post by ConalM on Jan 9, 2017 15:57:45 GMT
Conal, how proficient a swimmer are you? Swim with the advanced group? Average 1:45-/100m in training? Correct- 1.45-1.50 Swim with inters/advanced depending on current fitness |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 9:12:14 GMT
My 2c.
In any wetsuit your legs will float a little higher, so base purchasing around your own body position in the water.
My wetsuit is 4mm chest/legs, and when I was looking at the Huub I was going to get the 4:4 but they were out of my size.
I don't have very sinky legs, and I still find with 4mm legs my legs float a little too high for my liking - that said I don't kick (aside from balance) much in open water unless I need to sprint so something that keeps me level works fine.
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Post by ConalM on Jan 10, 2017 10:18:08 GMT
Another thing to note is that well reviewed wetsuits wont necessarily suit everyone, despite their perceived quality. It's always with trying on a few different brands as you'll really see a difference between them. Some places even offer you a chance to try the suit in a pool, which will really give you a sense of how it feels. Having said that I did buy the Huub on SP and am very happy with it.
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Post by martwald on Jan 10, 2017 11:17:13 GMT
Thanks you all for your replies - unfortunately I have conflicting advice from the comments Conal, thanks for the comment on the Huub brand - settled my mind on that bit anyway. Now I have to decide between M or SMT and 3:5 or 4:4! Hmm is all I can say at this point (was always much simpler buying a windsurfing wetsuit!) |
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Post by marijke on Jan 10, 2017 11:45:00 GMT
Get a measuring tape out and measure - wetsuits are tricky sizing wise. Then commit...before the good deal is gone!
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Post by martwald on Jan 10, 2017 15:36:18 GMT
Thanks Marijke - that's done. SMT it is.
Now I am down to 4:4 or 3:5.
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Post by britta on Jan 16, 2017 16:11:29 GMT
I ordered the 3:5 but ordered from HUUB - they sent an email with x demos. Less than half the price of a new one. Havn't got it yet crap should not have read this Post, those Offers are amazing , also did ping the HUUB Guys about sizing , they replied pretty fast , so very tempted at the moment to get myself one of these |
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Post by johnoc31 on Jan 16, 2017 16:57:07 GMT
Got mine last week - grade C rather than grade A as no A or B in my size. Looks brand new to me and can't see why its graded C
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Post by britta on Jan 16, 2017 17:28:49 GMT
Got mine last week - grade C rather than grade A as no A or B in my size. Looks brand new to me and can't see why its graded C That's even worse to know, they have my size also only in Grade C, ok need to think about it but looks very tempting |
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