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.
Proper swim stroke includes swimming with your head slightly tilted up. Imagine how your head would be if you were reaching for something in an upper shelf of a cabinet. That said, the snug part may require a certain "getting use to.” The other part to know is that it will also relax a little bit over time by wearing it. It is important that the neck be snug so that water does not freely flow in while swimming.
This model is an affordable option that is perfect for sprints, warm water races, and pool swimming. 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!
QUESTION: My Speedvest feels really tight when I first tried it on. Should I go up a size?
ANSWER: No, if you can put it on and zip it closed, it is correct size!
The good news is that the Speedvest is intentionally designed to be snug in the neck and chest. This prevents water from flushing in through the neck and arm openings while swimming, helping you stay warmer. When you swim, your body position changes, one arm is extended overhead, your torso rotates, and your chest naturally narrows. In that position, the tightness you feel while standing still with both arms down goes away.
One final bit of good news: the GreenGoma rubber will relax slightly over time, not a lot, but enough to make the vest easier to put on and take off, similar to how a bike tire bead loosens with use.