https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/25829/wetsuit-questionNo, I am not a wimp-but temperatures below a certain point necessitate additional insulation for me. Having said that, my question is how often do they need to be replaced (even when in seemingly good condition). I have 3 suits of various sizes, parallelingen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/272786?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:34:32 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:5a44690c-f541-4656-867f-ee7b3779563dflystormsYou&#39;re welcome. If you&#39;re in a big enough city, you might have a tri or bike shop nearby that will rent a wetsuit when you need one. There was one in Dallas that would do that. Or you could pick up one used as well. Good luck!<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/272778?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:45:20 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:6c27ef61-2ed5-4d61-9a48-fbaf1176a950flystormsFound this article for you <a href="http://www.triathlete.com/2016/08/features/make-wetsuit-last-7-years_136088">www.triathlete.com/.../make-wetsuit-last-7-years_136088</a> .<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/272781?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 18 Jun 2018 05:05:16 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:10ace040-cd74-43d8-a443-f41d3c25f683aqueoushumorThank you. Their description of how they seem to shrink hit the nail. It is stored more often than worn, since I don&#39;t need it that much. So that makes sense. Not sure I am thrilled to shell out a large sum. They did say it is possible to increase pliability by using it more. Maybe I will try that...<div style="clear:both;"></div>