Remember when I won the free wet-suit from TYR? Well it arrived and I’m stoked! When I spoke to the rep, he told me to pick my size from the following chart and if I was between sizes I should pick the larger, as their suits tend to fit very tightly:
| Size | Height (ft/in) | Weight (lbs) | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4’9-5’4 | 118-142 | 146-160 | 54-65 |
| S | 5’3-5’9 | 138-166 | 158-170 | 62-75 |
| S/M | 5’7-6’0 | 146-173 | 165-181 | 66-78 |
| M | 5’8-6’1 | 155-188 | 172-184 | 71-85 |
| M/L | 5’10-6′-2 | 158-191 | 179-187 | 72-86 |
| L | 5’10-6’3 | 175-199 | 181-189 | 79-90 |
| XL | 5’10-6’4 | 191-220 | 183-194 | 86-100 |
| XXL | 6’0-6’8 | 208+ | 185-201 | 94+ |
But here’s the thing:
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| OOPS! |
So I guess I should pick the XL right? Especially because it’s the off-season, and I’m likely to only gain weight before next season… Well, I might be dumb but I ordered the large. I guess, I want the wet-suit to be the stick (or the carrot, depending on your point of view) that will keep me policing my own weight, even when my life derails my training/dietary plans…
It (TYR Hurricane Cat 5) fits great, and I can’t wait to try (tri?) it in the water. Thanks Multi-Sport Canada and TYR!