Any thoughts on sizing? I am 5'11", 150 pounds, waist 32", chest 40"--I was thinking a size 26. The local distributor only stocks the Point Zero but will be contacting the company Monday. They may try to have a few sizes shipped.
My Blue Seventy experience.
I am 5'11", 188, 42" chest, 34" waist. I have long limbs and a short torso as well. Went to Triple Sports in Scottsdale and got the 28 per the sizing chart. Tried it on in the store, took about ten minutes and generated a lot of sweat but I got the thing on. Had the (young) lady check to see if it fit. She said it looked good on me...
Went to practice because it was three days before Portland and I wanted to get some time in the suit. Well, I was standing on the deck and asked one of my coaches about the fit of the suit. He came over, looked at it, and asked me how it felt. Long story short, we concluded that I needed a 26(!) instead. OK, off comes the 28 and I am covered in sweat.
Next day go to Triple Sports and get the 26. I am not even going to attempt to put it on in the store... Go to practice early to put it on. Ugh, wish they made swim horns to get these things on! Used plastic bags this time, which helped on the legs but getting it on what still a bear. Oh, this was the shortie version. $317 with tax in case you wanna know the price.
Get in the water and feel great, I glide well off the walls and feel like my body position is a bit better. Compression is good but the neck and shoulder area is tight. In the small of my back I get a water pocket and no it was not self-generated. Should be good to go for Portland.
Swam a killer meet at Portland, 3 lifetime masters bests, within 8/100th of another, and the rest were solid swims. Getting the suit on and off went a little bit better, made sure I was dry when putting it on and using the plastic bags. Also was very careful when pulling it up so as not to rip the material. Felt great in the water, the only complaint is getting water in the small of my back. Maybe they can make a modification that pulls that area in for us who have a V shape...
Advice, got a bit smaller if you can for a tight fit. Stay in the shade too, this suit will cook you in about two minutes in direct sunlight. Call nature *before* you don the suit, if she calls when its on then sucks to be you. Have friends ready to zip you up too, this suit certainly requires it.
For the most part, I like the suit and will wear it again in big meets.
My Blue Seventy experience.
I am 5'11", 188, 42" chest, 34" waist. I have long limbs and a short torso as well. Went to Triple Sports in Scottsdale and got the 28 per the sizing chart. Tried it on in the store, took about ten minutes and generated a lot of sweat but I got the thing on. Had the (young) lady check to see if it fit. She said it looked good on me...
Went to practice because it was three days before Portland and I wanted to get some time in the suit. Well, I was standing on the deck and asked one of my coaches about the fit of the suit. He came over, looked at it, and asked me how it felt. Long story short, we concluded that I needed a 26(!) instead. OK, off comes the 28 and I am covered in sweat.
Next day go to Triple Sports and get the 26. I am not even going to attempt to put it on in the store... Go to practice early to put it on. Ugh, wish they made swim horns to get these things on! Used plastic bags this time, which helped on the legs but getting it on what still a bear. Oh, this was the shortie version. $317 with tax in case you wanna know the price.
Get in the water and feel great, I glide well off the walls and feel like my body position is a bit better. Compression is good but the neck and shoulder area is tight. In the small of my back I get a water pocket and no it was not self-generated. Should be good to go for Portland.
Swam a killer meet at Portland, 3 lifetime masters bests, within 8/100th of another, and the rest were solid swims. Getting the suit on and off went a little bit better, made sure I was dry when putting it on and using the plastic bags. Also was very careful when pulling it up so as not to rip the material. Felt great in the water, the only complaint is getting water in the small of my back. Maybe they can make a modification that pulls that area in for us who have a V shape...
Advice, got a bit smaller if you can for a tight fit. Stay in the shade too, this suit will cook you in about two minutes in direct sunlight. Call nature *before* you don the suit, if she calls when its on then sucks to be you. Have friends ready to zip you up too, this suit certainly requires it.
For the most part, I like the suit and will wear it again in big meets.