A full suit can restrict arm movement - this capri gives as much buoyancy and speed as a full suit without any arm restriction. Less warm so great in summer water. Also fast to pull off in tris. I'm a 140-pound woman with 38-inch hips. The size four fit well.

This bottom piece has  great buoyancy with its thick skin. This piece is the match to the DeSoto top piece. The quality is excellent and definitely helps getting the legs up for a more efficient swim. I used it without the top and it doesn't leak, due to the snug waist.

I use just the bottoms to help with muscular sinking legs.  It is a dream - puts your dragging legs at the surface instantly - huge improvements in balance and swim times immediately.  Fit was per the sizing chart - I am 5-11 and 215 and the size 6 fit perfectly - snug, like second skin, but not restrictive.  Very easy to get on and off; rolls up into a wad the size of a football.  The sturdy drawstring waist keeps it cinched up and water out.  Wouldn't swim open water without it.  What a great product!

I have a weak kick, so this product adds some extra buoyancy to my swim efforts.   I use it in Tri's where the lake is too warm for the Desoto bibjohn/pullover -- water does get in occasionally, but it cools you off and does NOT affect buoyancy.  Super fast/easy to take off, so it does not affect my T1 time.  I have also used it once/twice in the pool as a replacement for the Pull Buoy; I make sure that I rinse/clean off the chlorine afterwards.  Buy it...Desoto has made another "great" product and Swim Outlet.com offers the best price/delivery!

Great for open water practice in a warm environment and in a pool practice.  could not find any better product than this.  For a full Suite I use Xterra.

I am a new triathlete.  Bought the Speedtube pants after our lake became too warm to wear even my sleeveless wetsuit.  I am actually faster in my Speedtube pants than I am in the wetsuit.  I like the freedom of a completely unrestricted upper body, while still having the buoyancy the pants provide to my lower body (which is why I bought a wetsuit to begin with).  Plus, the speedpants come off VERY quickly, drastically lowering my transition time.  I would definitely buy this product again.