Laymen's Review: Xterra Wetsuits

I got a promotional email from Xterra Wetsuits today with the following offers, good through April 14th:

30% OFF any Vector Pro x2 [Code: XT30]
50% OFF any Vortex 2 [Code: XT50]

Vector Pro x2
The anatomically engineered pattern is Xterra's claim to fame here. Suit features Yamamoto's Nano SCS skin rubber on the outside, which traps air bubbles to increase buoyancy. In addition to the enhanced buoyancy, the Nano SCS rubber has a lower friction coefficient than any other wetsuit rubber (low friction > less drag > FASTER SWIM!).

Specs from their site, www.xterrawetsuits.com:
5mm, 3mm, 2mm, 1.5mm Yamamoto SCS Nano skin rubber> Flex-Span Inner Liner> Loc Flex Collar> Hydro Slide Zipper> Glued & Blind Stitched Seams/ Phase 1. Catch Panel>/ New 5 mil Torso/Leg Panel
Sells for: $550

Vortex 2
A bit less glamorous, but no less reliable is the Vortex 2. Touted for its flexibility and durability, the suit features Duro-Flex rubber and a Quadriflex Inner liner which, as you might have guessed, stretches in 4 different directions. Amen to that!

Specs from their site:
5mm, 3mm, 2mm, 1.5mm Duro-Flex outer rubber> Quadraflex Inner Liner> Infinity Underarm Panel> New Hydro-Flex Collar> Hydro Slide Zipper> Glued & Blind Stitched Seams> Phase 1 Catch Panel.
Sells for: $350

They also have a suit rental program, so if you don't feel like dropping the dough straightaway you can try before you by! Happy shopping, jk