Alternatively you can hire them for a year. These are good quality wetsuits and you will also get the option to buy. Considering the lifespan of a suit is maybe 3 years if you are a regular swimmer. The prices are competitive for the quality of suit you are getting.
 
http://www.puretri.co.uk/mall/departmentpage.cfm/PureTri/_180621/1/Wetsuit%2520Hire?gclid=CICr4ufynKsCFQULfAodfUCxiw
 
http://www.mywetsuithire.co.uk/?gclid=CIv29fjynKsCFVBlfAodFTW5gg
 
If you can wait  until next spring pop down to the TCR show 2-4th March at Sandown Park in Surrey. I got an Orca Wetsuit for £50. They have changing rooms and fitting help at the show a real bargain! http://www.tcrshow.com/
 
I personally wouldn't recommend an Osprey for colder water swims as they are very thin. But perfectly ok for summer swimming.


 
From: Esther Browning <esther.browning@gmail.com>
To: Helen Roche <helen@theskyisblue.net>
Cc: paolabisicchia@yahoo.it; OSS Oxon <OSSOxon@earth.li>
Sent: Wednesday, 14 September, 2011 14:00:54
Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] women's wetsuits

I went to fit 2 run on the Wootton road in Abingdon where they were very helpful
I got an Orca wetsuit which was recommended in triathlon magazine for about £140.
It's been great
Esther


On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 1:30 PM, Helen Roche <helen@theskyisblue.net> wrote:
Got my Osprey suit from Outdoor Leisure Direct via Amazon, £30, very happy with it. They were able to advise about sizes by phone, and I opted for next day delivery. The suit was a perfect fit and I can recommend both it and them!

cheers
Helen




On 14 Sep 2011, at 13:25, Sefryn Penrose wrote:

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions and tips for good and reasonable wetsuits for women, and good places to try for fit and/or buy around the Oxford region, and t'internet.

Thanks,

Sef

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