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Review on Pearl IZUMi Pursuit Atomic X Small Sports & Fitness by Luke Liu

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Good fit, comfortable material but only lasted 4 months with no problems

Bought to replace my favorite and much worn trisuit which I have worn for almost 3 seasons. I returned to Pearl Izumi after using a different brand for those 3 years because I was impressed with how my original PI trisuits held up - they lasted a couple of seasons of heavy use and 3-4 more training uses. After much research I bought this triathlon suit and couldn't be happier. The supplied triple bra was too small (they always are) and the armholes didn't fit as wide as I'd like (not a deal breaker), but the trisuit itself fit perfectly and was fairly comfortable. I haven't even had a problem with the zipper chafing on my chest, which has been the case with every trisuit I've owned. Crotch area (leaving a hole) and one along the leg grip (without making a hole). the material does not tear; it is as if the suture itself was not finished and finally gave up. I have three weeks until my A race this year and I'm trying to figure out what to do. I've had trisuits for years and this one hasn't even lasted 6 months. I wish I could give 4 stars for how comfortable it is and how well it fits, but the craftsmanship seems to be lacking (or was I wrong?).

Pros
  • Zipper
Cons
  • Doubtful purchase for the elderly