17 reviews
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!
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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.
Disruptions in the global supply chain and freight transport are affecting us in the few products we do not make in the USA. This product is among those few. Order yours now before we sell out!
The Black Pearl model offers a very affordable option without sacrificing warmth, comfort, and durability.
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.
Sizing: Please refer to the size chart button above for sizing guidance based on gender. If in doubt, email questions to contact@desotosport.com.
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!
I am a uniquely shaped woman and finding any wetsuit that fit has been a challenge. I tried on and swam with De Soto 2 piece and they are great quality pieces. They are the closest thing to perfect I have found. So I got to work... I trimmed the torso on the long john piece 5 inches, reattached, secured, and waterproofed that connection. I then trimmed another 3 inches off the legs. The top I choose is the sleeveless option. I trimmed the neck down. I trimmed the top up 5 inches, created a new zipper stop, and secured every stitching line. I used this wetsuit for the Steelhead IM 70.3 2023 and it worked quite well. But I did note that my shoulders need to be taken in a bit closer to my neck- too much material on top of my shoulders while swimming. I also need to add a dart to the chest and back to create a smaller arm hole. I am an accomplished seamstress and did research before undertaking this task. Thanks for the basic outline and great material to work with.
I am a uniquely shaped woman and finding any wetsuit that fit has been a challenge. I tried on and swam with De Soto 2 piece and they are great quality pieces. They are the closest thing to perfect I have found. So I got to work... I trimmed the torso on the long john piece 5 inches, reattached, secured, and waterproofed that connection. I then trimmed another 3 inches off the legs. The top I choose is the sleeveless option. I trimmed the neck down. I trimmed the top up 5 inches, created a new zipper stop, and secured every stitching line. I used this wetsuit for the Steelhead IM 70.3 2023 and it worked quite well. But I did note that my shoulders need to be taken in a bit closer to my neck- too much material on top of my shoulders while swimming. I also need to add a dart to the chest and back to create a smaller arm hole. I am an accomplished seamstress and did research before undertaking this task. Thanks for the basic outline and great material to work with.
After trying several different wetsuit brands this bibjohn is the real deal.
Oh my, what a huge difference for me! I have struggled with anxiety in OWS for ten years, many times needing to grab a kayak during a race and slow down my breathing. A couple of years ago my kayak support was an MD and said “you sound like you have SIPE” I had no idea what that was (sports induced Pulmonary Edema) but when it happened again another race with horrible time getting a breath in the water and coughing during the entire bike and run, foamy pink, coupled with lung pain for over three weeks post race, I thought, I need to do something. I called another doctor who had also suffered with SIPE a few years ago and was directed to some articles that led to DeSoto. I ordered it, and have never been happier! I have had 5 OWS including IM70.3 WI (where two men drowned) last week, and can honestly say it has changed everything!
Great wet suit. Having a separate size for the Pullover allowed me to get a perfect fit. During testing my arms and shoulders had full motion. I also tested with just the Bibjohns. I was surprised that I got no drag. I can now use it as a full or a sleeveless. The best part of the purchase was the personal service. You now have a customer for life. I cant wait for my first triathlon in it.
reviewing both top and bottom, as they work as a unit - Used both pieces in the GR Triathlon last week - far more comfortable than the 1 piece suit - bought the top a size larger than the bottom and could breath comfortably in the approx. 1 mile swim, way better than with the 1 piece. it’s easier to get on and off than a 1 piece - and I can do the zipper myself, which is nice.
I purchased the two piece and had it for two months now. Two 70.3 swims and a few short open swims. I can say without a doubt, the best wetsuit I ever had. The flexibility in the shoulder area is fantastic. My shoulder would start hurting with my previous wetsuit and could not figure out what the issue was. Read about how the Desoto wetsuit allows for great movement because it’s not connect to the bidjohn. This wetsuit is worth the investment. Thank you DeSoto for making a great two piece and also I purchased the wetsuit onsite in San Diego so thanks to Richard (i believe) for his assistance. Last note, I actually look forward to swimming in the open water now which I never like to do.