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How to use this chart:
Find your height and weight on the size chart. This will narrow you down to one or two different sizes.
Bibjohn: Find your waist and hip measurements in the chart for your gender. This is your Bibjohn size.
Pullover: Find your chest and waist measurements in the chart for your gender. This is your Pullover size.
OTHER FACTORS:That you may find yourself in a different size top than bottom; it very common with T1 Wetsuits. It is very simple, imagine if you tried on two different sized one-piece wetsuits. You like the way the legs and hips feel on one of them, and you prefer the way the chest arms and shoulder feel on another. Simply put, this is what we offer combined with the notion that since the two pieces are not attached, but rather they overlap, there is a telescoping range between the bottom of the Pullover and the midsection of the Bibjohn to account for a larger range of heights and torso lengths!
So remember:
If you have any doubts or concerns, or if you want more detailed help, email the following information (& a photo if you feel it may be helpful) to contact@desotosport.com or femme@desotsport.com (if you are female and would like to communicate with a woman).
A Warning About Certain Lubricants and their Affect on Fabrics: Many athletic lubricants, especially non-liquid types, (like Body Glide, vaseline, and chamois creams) work well for wetsuits, but not well for clothing. They tend to make clothing, especially loose clothing, sticky, instead of slick and slippery, and usually results in chafing. They will also damage, stain and discolor all fabrics over time. We advise against using them, and their use will nullify our warranty.
The First Wave provides ultimate comfort and eliminates restrictions often found in one-piece wetsuits. This is why the T1 First Wave is a triathlete's First Choice!
Sizing : Please refer to the size chart button above for sizing guidance based on gender. If in doubt, email questions to contact@desotosport.com.
The two-piece design of the T1 Wetsuits offers more comfort and less restriction. The top and bottom are not attached. This means you have much more freedom of movement and there is no “torso-rubber stretch” or shoulder fatigue that occurs with one-piece wetsuits. All T1 models are sold as separates for a customized and personal fit. With up to seven sizes of tops and bottoms, you have 49 possible size combinations from which to choose. Other features we innovated many years ago include lower necklines and thicker rubber in the legs and hips to help float the largest bones and muscles in the body. More floatation here means more speed. T1 Wetsuits are not filled with gimmicks, just physics.
New Features:
Favorite Features Remain:
The Bibjohn is 5mm thick from the oval ankle openings up to the crotch and up the sides of the hips. From that seam up, the Bibjohn is 2mm thick. This includes the midsection around the stomach, low back, as well as the bib straps that extends up the spine in back and up the chest in front. It is designed this way so when you wear any of our T1 tops, the total rubber thickness remains less than 5mm thick. You have all the needed flexibility while still keeping your spine and vital organs warm. The total thickness also adheres to all rulings from all national and international governing organizations that limit the maximum wetsuit thickness to 5mm.
Whether you like to swim for exercise or are on the swim course of a Triathlon, T1 Wetsuits offer you speed, comfort and buoyancy that will make swimming pure pleasure!
PRODUCT CODE: FWB3
Outstanding product
15 years ago my husband bought me my first T1 wetsuit which really helped my swims and transitions as an Elite Triathlete. I LOVED the fit - comfortable around the neck/arms and easy to get off. I was sad that after many years of use I had a few holes on the arm/legs (not many I might add) so bought a new one - wow, extra comfort and great fit with new material used in the T1. Get one if you love swimming in the outdoors and/or compete in triathlons!
I have been using the De Soto T1 wetsuit since the first version came out and this is number 4. Emilio continues to improve these at every version. I've come out of the water either first or second when wearing this suit. It is just exceptional!
Still the only wetsuit worth owning. Nothing else has the ease of movement or quality of manufacture.
I've been using DeSoto wetsuits for over fifteen years. Time and hard use takes it's toll, so a new Bibjohn was in order. No restriction on arms. SWEET.
T1 is definitely water tight. An excellent fit, very comfortable you glide through the water.
As always a quality durable suit. i have several , love them all.
It’s the best suit I’ve owned.
Been racing for 6 years and was generally very pleased with my Aquaman Bionik suit. It’s a great high quality suit. However, the T1 First Wave is in an entirely different class. It’s basically perfect. It doesn’t ride up in the crotch, the arms structure is great for weaker swimmers like me, getting it on before the race is amazingly easy, and getting it off in T1 is shockingly amazing. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to a one piece suit again. Thanks again Emilio and team for crafting such wonderful tri gear.
This was my fourth Bibjohn and easily the best I’ve ever used. Super easy to pull on and off and excellent balanced floatation. Keeps me warm for my cold ocean swims.
Absolutely fabulous! I’ve only been able to test swim in a pool so far. However, paired with my T1 Pullover or my T1 Speedvest the T1First Wave Bibjohn is the finest wetsuit I’ve ever worn, and I’ve owned or tested most! The combo allows for excellent flexibility and a full, easy stroke. Another strength is fast removal. With a little practice removal is swift. I should also mention the easy sizing when buying DSS two piece suits. Two pieces allow a more customized fit. I was concerned about the shoulder straps causing chafing after trying it on dry and bare when it arrived. However, with a race kit on in the water I couldn’t tell the straps were even there. Getcha one!
I have swum in DeSoto’s Black Pearl suit for two years and the Bib John and top were fine but felt a little constraining. I upgraded to the First Wave model and the high quality Yamamoto neoprene makes a significant difference in flexibility and comfort. I have tried several one piece suits and none offers the fit of DeSoto; I’m 6’4” and 175 lbs. when winter comes with 45F water I’ll add the Speed Vest under for extra warmth. Happy with DeSoto products.
Bought because of its fit. Other brands don’t work for me at all. But it has other benefits too. 1. Very hard wearing. Other brands fall apart after 2-3 years of heavy use. This has remained good as new. 2. Doing triathlon in cold heavy rain, i recycled the top for the bike leg and it saved the day!
Outstanding product
15 years ago my husband bought me my first T1 wetsuit which really helped my swims and transitions as an Elite Triathlete. I LOVED the fit - comfortable around the neck/arms and easy to get off. I was sad that after many years of use I had a few holes on the arm/legs (not many I might add) so bought a new one - wow, extra comfort and great fit with new material used in the T1. Get one if you love swimming in the outdoors and/or compete in triathlons!
I have been using the De Soto T1 wetsuit since the first version came out and this is number 4. Emilio continues to improve these at every version. I've come out of the water either first or second when wearing this suit. It is just exceptional!
Still the only wetsuit worth owning. Nothing else has the ease of movement or quality of manufacture.
I've been using DeSoto wetsuits for over fifteen years. Time and hard use takes it's toll, so a new Bibjohn was in order. No restriction on arms. SWEET.
T1 is definitely water tight. An excellent fit, very comfortable you glide through the water.
As always a quality durable suit. i have several , love them all.
It’s the best suit I’ve owned.
Been racing for 6 years and was generally very pleased with my Aquaman Bionik suit. It’s a great high quality suit. However, the T1 First Wave is in an entirely different class. It’s basically perfect. It doesn’t ride up in the crotch, the arms structure is great for weaker swimmers like me, getting it on before the race is amazingly easy, and getting it off in T1 is shockingly amazing. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to a one piece suit again. Thanks again Emilio and team for crafting such wonderful tri gear.
This was my fourth Bibjohn and easily the best I’ve ever used. Super easy to pull on and off and excellent balanced floatation. Keeps me warm for my cold ocean swims.
Absolutely fabulous! I’ve only been able to test swim in a pool so far. However, paired with my T1 Pullover or my T1 Speedvest the T1First Wave Bibjohn is the finest wetsuit I’ve ever worn, and I’ve owned or tested most! The combo allows for excellent flexibility and a full, easy stroke. Another strength is fast removal. With a little practice removal is swift. I should also mention the easy sizing when buying DSS two piece suits. Two pieces allow a more customized fit. I was concerned about the shoulder straps causing chafing after trying it on dry and bare when it arrived. However, with a race kit on in the water I couldn’t tell the straps were even there. Getcha one!
I have swum in DeSoto’s Black Pearl suit for two years and the Bib John and top were fine but felt a little constraining. I upgraded to the First Wave model and the high quality Yamamoto neoprene makes a significant difference in flexibility and comfort. I have tried several one piece suits and none offers the fit of DeSoto; I’m 6’4” and 175 lbs. when winter comes with 45F water I’ll add the Speed Vest under for extra warmth. Happy with DeSoto products.
Bought because of its fit. Other brands don’t work for me at all. But it has other benefits too. 1. Very hard wearing. Other brands fall apart after 2-3 years of heavy use. This has remained good as new. 2. Doing triathlon in cold heavy rain, i recycled the top for the bike leg and it saved the day!
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