Do I need a special wetsuit for triathlon?

In America, USAT guidelines state that you may wear a wetsuit if the water temperature is 78 (25.5°C) degrees or below. You may wear a wetsuit if the temperature is 79 (26°C) degrees to 84 (28.9°C) degrees but you won’t be eligible for awards. Anything 85 (29.5°C) degrees or over, no wetsuits are allowed.

What wetsuit should I wear for a triathlon?

For open water swims, the use of a triathlon wetsuit is usually mandatory. Under the wetsuit you would wear the tri suit or tri top & shorts. You may also need a neoprene skull cap, a pair of swim gloves and pair of booties in really cold conditions.

How thick should my wetsuit be?

We recommend a wetsuit thickness of at least 5mm; we recommend wearing boots, but hood and gloves are optional depending on your tolerance to the cold.

When should you wear a wetsuit in a triathlon?

1. Is race day water temperature cold enough to make it a “Wetsuit Legal” race? Triathletes are allowed to wear a triathlon wetsuit when water temperatures are too cold for a standard swim.

Do you wear anything under a wetsuit?

Wearing nothing under your wetsuit is totally acceptable, and a matter of personal preference. However, consider these factors: Chafing: Wetsuits can chafe. Give it a try, and wear a swimsuit if it’s uncomfortable.

Can you run in a triathlon wetsuit?

Arms on the wetsuit can be long or short, or even detachable. To each their own. These suits are designed not only for swimming but running in them as well.

Do you change clothes in a triathlon?

Clothing for a Triathlon You can opt to change into clothes specific to each leg of the race —or not. Some triathletes choose to do the whole race in a swimsuit for quicker transitions. Other swimmers simply pull on a pair of shorts before jumping on their bike.

What does 3 2mm wetsuit mean?

The specification is made with two numbers. 3/2 mm means, for example, that the neoprene has a thickness of 3 mm on the torso and 2 mm on the legs and arms. Most wetsuits have a difference of 1-2 mm, because the warmth effect is more important on the body and the flexibility on the arms and legs.

Can you swim in a 5mm wetsuit?

If you have a surfing style wetsuit, it will do just fine. It will need to be between 3-5mm. However, it is likely to be very suitable for what we do; exploration swimming in places where there might be rocks to negotiate on entry or exit rather than gravel ponds or sandy beaches. The 5mm suits are warmer.

Is a 3 2 wetsuit good for winter?

A good 3/2 full suit is OK, but in the lower part of this range 4/3 wetsuit works better and in any weather. Somewhere in the middle of this range booties become necessary, at least if you like to feel you feet. A 4/3 wetsuit will work.

At what water temp Do you need a wetsuit?

If the water temperature is 77-degrees Fahrenheit or 25-degree Celsius, you don’t need a wetsuit. Any temperature below 77 F or 25 C you should wear a wetsuit, in some circumstances. The right wetsuit for the temperature is: 72F-77F (22C-25C) – Shorty during the morning, evening, and windy conditions.

Do I need a wetsuit for 60 degree water?

For this reason, you will need a wetsuit to surf in 60° F water, as we’ll look at in more detail in a section below in this article. If you don’t have a wetsuit, you will struggle to last more than about 15 minutes surfing in water of this temperature, and even then it won’t be very pleasant.