Synergy Triathlon Wetsuit 3/2mm - Volution Sleeveless Quick John Smoothskin Neoprene for Open Water Swimming Ironman & USAT Approved

This is a well made suit from quality materials and excellent neoprene. The size guide is not accurate. These suits run small so go at least one size larger. I am 6 feet tall and weigh 207 pounds. The size guide would suggest a size L1 or L2 but I actually bought a size L3. I'm probably between the 2 sizes (L2 and L3) but I have a larger athletic upper body and swimmers shoulders so the suit was too tight at the arm holes. I ordered all 3 sizes and was able to return the L1 and L2 with no trouble (don't remove tags or get the suit wet). This suit goes with me every day to swim laps.

Update:Ran my first Tri in this over the weekend, and getting out of this suit was a breeze since it doesn't have long legs. This suit was perfect for 60 water, it could likely go even colder.--------------------------------5 stars for now, but time will tell.I’m 6 foot 230 with a long torso, and this L2 fits me great. I have used it for one open water swim in prep for the triathlon. My arms got used to the cold, and it was worth not having the extra strain on my arms a full set suit gives. I will update if it lets me down this summer.

Soft and size matches however worried about how fragile the material is, needs to be handled delicately, not sure how that’s possible in a competitive race and get out without tears.

I tired it out today in Carpinteria CA. Water was maybe a bit over 60F. I am 5-9, weigh c 145#. Bought S 3 size. It was hard to put it on, which is typical. I even spent a few minutes stretching it with my hands, for what that might be worth. It was especially tight around my pencil neck and I briefly thought of Jeffrey Epstein. I also had trouble getting the Velcro to stick because, duh, I didn't take off the little Velcro patch intended to keep it from sticking unintentionally before use. Once in the water, I was SO pleased with no cold water leaks, slick and fast in the water, completely comfortable once under way. I like it so much, I just bought the Synergy wet suit sleeves. Wish I had them on today as I go mildly shore pounded into the rocks the bulldozers recently unearthed to protect property from winter surf.

After 1 use of this brand new suit, it ripped at the seam around the hip area. It was not too small and fit like a tri-wetsuit should. Synergy doesn’t seem to be standing by their product and are fighting back my refund. Disappointed with the product AND service of the brand.

A bit tight on a big guy. Maybe it's just me. Looks and feels solid. But in the water felt a bit restrictive. Still 5 stars but didn't fit me. My xl felt Okay from blue seventy. I didn't think i would be a 3x from synergy. I wish they would include measurements. I may still buy in the future because of the quality and feel.

I used this wetsuit for the swim in a 70.3 IM. I bought 4 suits before this one, and nothing fit quite right. This suit got me through the swim and was amazing. Size chart was spot on. Would recommend.

The fit was perfect for me, however the quality was questionable right on the arrival:- the zipper was always stuck 3/4 way, requiring fiddling with the neck back flaps.- the end of the zipper line was a nonsense with a velcro point wrapped in a piece of fabric. So when that piece lost I had the velcro end scratching my skin randomly making me jumping...- noticed several stitches obviously not properly done in several spots (tangled blobs).- the neck end of the zipper was always exposing the back of my neck for the water as after zipping and velcroing it, it was creating a bulge drawing the neck seal up there. Never had that problem with any of 6 of my other wetsuits (2x cold/medium scuba, 2x warm and cold snorkeling, windsurfing, and surfing).No wonder that after just 5 months of swimming in it, it has developed horrendows cracks in the neck seal. All despite the proper care after each swim and overall careful use coming from 30 years of watersports experience. All other parts of the suit are still good. Thus, I believe that was a bad neck seal piece craftsmanship (either sewn at the stress or just a subpar seal's material).No way that's a serious triathlon suit, which supposed to withstand even dry running. Just some overpriced imitation or gimmick. Now the water is coming Under that stretched seal as I'm brassing through at a high pace, tearing it further and further...The warranty doesn't cover that either. I have sent them all my above concerns and a dozen of high res images of issues. They've said that it is a norm for all their rubbery products and not manufacturing defects.All in all, I would highly recommend to stay away from that new and flashy China "brand" Synergy for a couple of years at least, as they are still learning how to make quality wetsuits. Don't make my mistake.