17 reviews
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.
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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.
