Propel:1 Sleeveless Wetsuit

I have always preferred sleeveless wetsuits. I swim in warm (although winter) on Sunshine Coast. The back material has improved on earlier material, great body hugging flexibility. I use quite a bit of vaso around neck and arms, re-apply every hour. I did consistent training swims of 3-4.5hrs then an 8hr, then 2 x 9hr days. So in total probably swam 150km in this wetsuit, in the ocean, May-Aug. Chaffing with vaso used wasn't too bad, just a bit on the 8hr+ days. I'm 5"10 and from recent swimming have got quite larger in upper body. I use a size L regular. The only damage to wetsuit was wearing between thighs. Just looks like the rubber is perished - same as wearing out some trousers. For me looks like 150k is about limit of life for this suit. Great fit, great design. Would purchase again.

For real mobility, and ease into and out of the suit - I am loving the sleeveless design.

2XU just make a great quality and well thought through product.

It hasn't required breaking in, and have felt no niggles ...... the wetsuit is comfortable and fast straight out of the box.

Been swimming in winter wetsuits during the coldest months of the year for over 10 seasons now and to be honest, most of them were forcing me to have a 'Winter technique' with shorter strokes and less emphasis on my kick which is not great given that most of the racing happens in Summer (with my 'Summer technique'). I decided to give a sleeveless wetsuit a go and I'm very happy with the result.

Whilst I still get the inevitable extra buoyancy on my legs and I need to make an effort to keep them moving, my upper body feels as protected form the cold water as it did with the full sleeve ones but now I get to work on my stroke and rotation much better.

Would recommend this product to any seasoned swimmers!