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Post by liamjlynch on Jan 29, 2017 17:13:46 GMT
Late to this tread but just a bit of advice on buying high end wet suits the neoprene is of a higher grade but this means it is more flexible but also more delicate and is easily ripped and even with care will only last 3 years max, as for leg sinking higher they are in the water the better you get most off your propulsion from arm turn over and catch legs should be used to balance out your stroke and rotation (left arm in right leg kick)
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Post by britta on Feb 2, 2017 9:50:21 GMT
ok got my HUUB Ex Demo Wetsuit , Grade C and it looks amazing, I did contact HUUB first to get advice on sizing , great response from their side, the price of 120 Euro absolutely unbeatable Will defiantly keep an eye out on the sleeveless version and hope they get that one in my size as well
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Post by jbroaders on Mar 5, 2017 22:13:00 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? martwald You may find this interesting. All about sinking legs..
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Post by martwald on Mar 9, 2017 14:24:14 GMT
Thank you everyone for the advice: for the benefit of others, here is a summary of all my research (too much)
Go for the 4:4 if you are a natural/good swimmer (phrase used is naturally gifted/talented - though I think that's a little ott), regularly at the front of the pack, who would average sub 1:25/100 over 400, do not swim faster with a pull buoy
Go for the 3:5 if you are a reasonable swimmer, but, average over 1:25/100 over 400, swim faster with a pull buoy, are aware that you have sinky legs (according to HUUB - 85% of us)
Personally, I kinda fall in the middle I think (good swimmer, close to 1:25/100 over 400 and the clincher for me - am consistently slower with a pull buoy), so my decision is to go with the 4:4 and concentrate on the issues identified in the video John posted to correct my slightly sinky legs.
Incidentally, it is more unusual for females to benefit from the 3:5 to the same extent as males, might explain some of the comments above.
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