Our rental stock consists of entry and mid-level models of triathlon wetsuits from 2XU, Aqua Sphere, Blue Seventy, DeSoto, Nineteen, Quintana Roo, Synergy, Tyr, and Zoot. One of those brands has a size and style that is perfect for your body type. That is the suit we will send.
Can I request a specific model and/or size of wetsuit?
You can. Express any such requests in the “Additional Comments” input field in the checkout process.
Because our inventory is so fluid, we cannot guarantee we’ll be able to honor all requests, but we will if the right suit is in the house.
One caveat to consider. If you request a specific size of suit that does not jive with what our experts recommend, we will still honor your request but will charge a shipping fee to send a second suit if the first doesn't fit.
I'm a return customer. Can you send me the same wetsuit you did last year?
First of all – thank you and welcome back! You can indicate your return customer status and any preference for or bias against suits you’ve rented with us in the past in the “Additional Comments” input field during checkout.
C'mon, do you REALLY read those comments?
YES!! Our intention was to respond to all comments individually, but we kept getting distracted with things like shipping suits and answering the phone. If the special request you listed in the "Additional Comments" field is not granted, please know that we did our best but just didn't have the right suit in the house. Those comments offer us a lot of valuable info, so please feel free to use the input field liberally.
Don't you need more measurements to fit me into the right wetsuit?
Most wetsuit sizing charts are based on weight and height alone. If you’re requesting a DeSoto, we will need to have your weight and chest measurements. You can include these in the “Additional Comments” input field during checkout. If you normally struggle with finding clothes that fit well for whatever reason, please include a note in the same field describing your challenges (ie, wide shoulders, long waisted, barrel-chested, etc.). Our fitters will take these notes into consideration when choosing your suit.
What if my wetsuit doesn't fit?
Our fitters get it right the first time in 97% of all cases. Remember that a wetsuit that is not donned correctly will feel like it's the wrong size. Donning a wetsuit correctly is NOT easy! If you feel like your wetsuit doesn't fit, first check our
instructional video to be sure you're wearing it correctly. If you’re sure the suit is the wrong size (see ‘Is my suit too tight?’),
contact Rammona at 360-297-1818 with a detailed explanation of the fit. We will expedite shipment on a second suit that is requested by noon the Wednesday before your event at no charge to you. Second suits requested after that time will be shipped and billed to you.
Is my wetsuit too tight?
Probably not. We do get it right 97% of the time (we’re proud so we’ll say it again) with the first suit we send. We’ve found that often customers who feel that their suit is too tight have not donned the suit correctly. A correctly donned suit will feel
really tight – an incorrectly donned suit will feel like it’s strangling you. Watch our
instructional video on how to properly don a wetsuit before you determine if the suit is actually the wrong size.
Do you have a wetsuit big enough for me?
Most likely. 2XU custom-made some XXXL fullsuits for us last year. We’ve found that these suits fit up to about 240 pounds – maybe 250 depending on your build. In addition, we stock several models of Akona wetsuits to fit our customer weighing 240 to over 300 pounds. If you'd like to try out one of these suits, go ahead and rent through the website selecting "Please call me to discuss" as your weight option. We'll give you a call and tell you all about the wetsuit and work with you to decide the best size.
My breathing feels constricted and my heart races when I swim in a wetsuit - is this normal?
It’s not unheard of. Some people (we've seen this in less than half dozen customers in 4 years) really struggle with wetsuit tightness and feel claustrophobic in a properly fit suit. If you struggle at all with claustrophobic feelings, we recommend you get in some practice time with the suit. Generally, the more relaxed and confident you feel in the suit, the less you’ll struggle with these issues.