So I ordered a wetsuit from ProMotion. There's a place in Hood River, OR that makes wetsuits and tailors them to your specs. It's pricey but the advantage of having a Trithlon wetsuit tailored to you gives you incredible bouyancy in the water and more freedom of movement. It'll last you forever! ProMotion also makes sizes up to 18. But their sizes run a little large so order in a size down when doing so. Oh and by the way only get a Triathlon wetsuit for doing TRI's because other wetsuits aren't designed for it and won't allow you freedom of arm movement etc. and could endanger you.
Before mine came in the mail I got a call from the ProMotion guy who took my measurements and suggested a size. I've since put on the wetsuit and am sending it back to get the legs shortened and arms too. This was the last full length in my size and he gave me a great discount for it. I bought it off the rack and it wasn't specially made for me so that's why it has to be tailored now. But I am so excited because when the finished product comes back I can go swimming in the lake even though it's COLD.
There are tips out there for swimming in cold water. Ear plugs and a swim cap to keep heat from escaping. And never go alone! So if you are game give me a call!
Oh and ProMotion sponsers BeginnerTriathletes (the website in linked on the bottom of my blogspot). They offer a discount if you order your wetsuit through their website.
HOpe this info helps.
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