BEST BEGINNER Triathlon Wetsuit for just $250!!! Roka Maverick Review

[@mlegrand]

Good to see Roka put something together for the entry level athletes. I have such a hard time with the price of our sport. Nice work @Roka !

[@mlegrand]

I feel like the Xterra pricing game is super annoying. As a marketing ploy, it works but I typically tell people to avoid them.

[@thenerdymamil8557]

How I wish... Unfortunately, they do not seem to sell those "Maverick" wetsuits in Europe 😒 The cheapest one they sell here is the "Maverick Comp II" for 475 EUR- which is more than 100 EUR more expensive than it was in 2018 when I bought it. Now the Zipper has broken (which was probably my bad) and I need a new one. I was very happy with my "Maverick Comp II". However, I will not pay more than 400 EUR for a wetsuit- that's definitely not worth it for me. I ordered a 2XU P1.

[@mr1629]

Super Exciting. I Managed to pick up one of these on release day with the MOTTIV/ Team Traniac ROKA discount for $180 USD. Super excited for when it arrives here in New Zealand so I can jump into the lake and get some open water training. Booked in for my first half Ironman in December then my first Full Ironman New Zealand in March 2022. Thanks Taren for all the amazing content, information, and training through this channel and MOTTIV. You're the main reason I signed up for my first full distance Ironman.

[@jc74435]

Really nice to have Roka release a wetsuit in this price range. However I'm gonna have to wait for non-sponsored reviews to really say how this fits in the market.

[@WtfYoutube_YouSuck]

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[@wilfdarr]

You're not wrong to be suspicious, but has Teran given a dishonest review previously? Most sponsored athletes only promote gear they like.

[@WtfYoutube_YouSuck]

@@wilfdarr Taren does sponsored, paid advertisements and does not include proper and clear notification in the description that he is doing a paid, sponsored advertisement, rather than an unbiased review. Roka makes great stuff, but the lack of ethics in Taren's approach is sus, as he is known to push snake-oil products, supplements, and treatments for periods of time in which he is engaged in a brand deal, after which he immediately drops the products and never speaks of them again.

[@wilfdarr]

@@WtfKZbin_YouSuck There's some truth in that, but judging something negative because he “never speaks of them again” is a fallacy: I probably WON'T ever buy ROKA simply because the branding is everywhere (I don't wear Adidas for the same reason). You give me a free wetsuit I'll rock it until another brand gives me a better free wetsuit. I'm certainly not going to pay to be your billboard. Want me to push it on my social media, you pay me to do so. I don't fault him for never speaking of a product again after his contract ends with them: this is how you create demand in your services as a product representative.

[@rafaelarevalo1543]

Wow. Just this morning I was looking for reviews on a new wetsuit. I’m definitely getting it as soon as I get home. Thank you Teren.

[@TheCannoth]

Based on your review of this, and the sale right now at Roka, I pulled the trigger on the pro 2. Super excited!

[@someguyinthesky6240]

I just bought my first wetsuit last week, Roka Maverick Comp II. I did one OWS in it this week and it felt great, but I probably would have opted for the Maverick if it had been available since I am new to triathlon! Thanks for the review and all your videos!

[@piyushmantri6680]

Thank you Taren! Your videos have been very helpful. Just ordered this, and noted in the final checkout page that I heard about this from you. Excited to try it out as I prepare for my first ever half Ironman race in December.

[@daniel-goodwin]

Bought this and swam my first OWS tri today. Fit was on point, kept me warm, moved well. Really thankful I found this review when I did. Appreciate the recommendation and video 👍

[@Jkow-sx3gp]

I picked one up because of how through your break down was thank you

[@thomascraig2342]

Thank you! I was literally just reading Amazon reviews of the Xterra and Synergy suits when I got distracted and saw your video pop up. I didn't want to spend >$200 on a suit for my 2nd Tri sprint... but I'll gladly spend a little more with your validation. I wasn't getting the warm fuzzies about Synergy. My Roka Maverick should be here next week just as the temperatures begin to drop!

[@rettalor11]

Just bought it yesterday. Pretty stoked about it. Perfect timing for a review

[@Julian_Kurt]

Have you tested the new comp II? Would really like to hear your opinion. There are not really extensive reviews anywhere. Thx. 😊

[@TheSgkerr123]

Did 3 half Ironman using a $80 wetsuit and paid for it. Tight across the chest and shoulders, couldn’t swim properly, couldn’t breathe. Getting back in to tri and will be spending the money this time…

[@tailsdblack463]

Funny ive got the synergy suit and ive not had much complaints about it myself.

[@chrisviskup9578]

Great Reviews as always

[@brianmcdonnell2466]

$250 to look like the black panther and help with my OWS? Take my $ Roka. Good content per usual Taren!

[@LZRBeijing08]

Thanks for your analysis and thoughts on this Taren from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 I’ve just ordered the same Roka Maverick and I’m looking forward to experiencing this for myself

[@eaglez9518]

How was your Roka? Are you happy with it ? I'm from Australia and want to buy a wetsuit for swimming in winter

[@LZRBeijing08]

@@eaglez9518 I’ve had mine for nearly a year now and so far it has exceeded all my performance expectations, coming into my first winter paired with swim gloves, cap and swim socks/boots, I’ll see how it goes for myself. You might be interested in purchasing a thermal wetsuit for the colder months depending on the weather and ocean conditions where you live

[@eaglez9518]

@@LZRBeijing08 Thanks for your reply, I live in Sydney and I think the coldest temperature is 16c

[@Chicken-us3yy]

love your videos man!!!

[@elclaudiosanchez]

roka maverick wetsuit price is $295 dollars as of 07/05/2023, Synergy Volution Wetsuit cost still is $220 dollars, This Video-add must have worked.

[@robertschell6232]

Anyone know the temp rating for the Maverick? Thickness? Not sure why this info is so hard to find!

[@ClarkS963]

It's gonna be interesting to see how cheap this gets when they go on sale. Roka always have sales around certain holidays. It'll be crazy affordable then too.

[@wilfdarr]

Ooh! Good to know!

[@ClarkS963]

@@wilfdarr yeah, they always have crazy sales. I think 4th of July, memorial Day, maybe Labor Day (I'm not sure about that one)

[@wilfdarr]

@@ClarkS963 There's actually a “get moving” sale on right now: their $900 wetsuit is marked down to $300

[@TheAnikdam]

Would you recommend it over the Comp II?

[@merlincalo6877]

How’s this wetsuit compare to the Maverick Pro II (2018) model?

[@myateem]

What do you think is better? This one or the MX?

[@aramishernandez6109]

Are this 3mm suit??

[@3WalkingPoles]

I'd like to see proper review and comparison. Bringing out Orca and saying that it's not available is silly and just one of the examples of forced marketing. In my eyes it actually hurts Roka if such tricks must be used to sell it. Love the channel and content, just this video is blah...Sorry.

[@icmcumin]

Great infomercial for Roka.

[@AaronGale85]

Do they ship to Australia mate?

[@nestorsanchez6144]

Yoooo I was just looking to buy one!!!

[@UKbob1975]

Great video, could be interesting to know about durability. I know some friends who have different wetsuits and nicks and tears do occur more often on some makes.

[@someguyinthesky6240]

I would be really interested in this too. I wonder if this is more durable than the Maverick Comp II.

[@jonathanwitt4090]

Would you say this is a valid swim run suit?

[@ChrisSwanzy]

Hello Taren. How much do you think swimming downstream in the Savannah river for the Augusta half will add to your time? Probably an impossible question to answer as its per swimmer. An educated guess is sufficient as well 😂

[@frederiksmed4409]

Can anyone find a link to where i can buy This wetsuit? I have been looking everyehere

[@wilfdarr]

Flotation=Awesome Flex=Awesome Fit= this is very personal: a wet suit cut that fits one person extremely well may very well not fit another person at all. I'm glad it fits you well, and for that price it's worth looking into, but for another hundred you can get tailored suits cut for you personally: no way in H E double hockey sticks will I ever pay a grand for a wetsuit!

[@wilfdarr]

I might have to take that back: they have 3 different cuts in 5 different sizes, 10 different patterns in all, there's a high chance they've got one for everyone.

[@trummscott]

I’m surprised Roka did anything with their wetsuits. Kind of figured they threw in the towel on the triathlon equipment game and only worried about sunglasses / glasses.

[@trepidati0n533]

They have the wetsuit market pretty locked up....nobody was actually really going after them so the need to innovate was there. Their top tier wetsuits are just great...period. So, they go after another market full of mediocrity and disrupt it. The true entry level wetsuit mark is pure mediocrity at best and they are doing what they always do...disrupt.

[@elliotttucker6229]

Hi Taren! Question for you... I am on the upper end of a beginner triathlete (70.3 swim = 30 minutes) and training for my first full (California where I'll need a wetsuit). Would you recommend something like this for a more experienced athlete as well? Or is there more of a benefit for an experienced swimmer in their mid/upper end suits?

[@Milly_JRT]

The swim in 30 minutes!? That’s not beginner ! I just did a 70.3 swim and it took me 52 min. I’m also doing IMCA!

[@nightcruisin]

Subscribed 😊

[@egorprokudin1114]

Blue70 is bether than roka or not?

[@SebastianRosasJhusey]

What about xterra volt?

[@trepidati0n533]

Xterra is the wetsuit you buy if you will never make a warranty claim.

[@Tyytthb4]

$250 cdn or usd?

[@wilfdarr]

USD

[@np939427a]

I use a cheap and nasty chinezium wet suit front entery, Which saves time and stress trying to get the dam thing on & off", They come in 5.5mm 4mm 3.2mm for $120 Squids"

[@King-pi2zx]

Nice Video 😀

[@pacedc1]

Cant find a temp rating. Any idea how low this can go?

[@wilfdarr]

How hard are you swimming? Most companies don't want to put a temperature rating on because different people have different tolerance to cold and generate different levels of heat. For this reason they'll usually tell you how thick the neoprene is (2mm, 3mm, 5mm etc) and let you decide what thickness you need for each event. Calgary Canada in the spring I should have a 6mm suit (I suffer in 5mm because I'm cheap!) But I'm the summer I'm in a 3mm shortie, but again, that's just me. I have friends who swim 4mm in the spring and 3mm long in the summer (larger body type keeps them warmer in the spring, not as sensitive to the cold water, but because they're not as fit they're not generating the heat that I am in the summer). Hope that explanation helps.

[@jenshopken3345]

As always: I love your content. But please clean your lens :P

[@HDSerious]

250 $ wetsuit and 140 $ for shipping. I need help ^^

[@BenjaminBriu]

Morning!,

[@kalebyurchak7375]

Bro, ZOOT

[@The_classicnoob]

COOL

[@DublinDapper]

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