How do I choose a wetsuit for a triathlon?

How Should A Wetsuit Fit?

1. Snug but not tight.
2. No folds or excess material.
3. Full range-of-motion through shoulders.
4. Neckline should be comfortable and not suffocating.
5. Arm and leg holes should be snug so water cannot get through.

Do I need a wetsuit for cold water swimming?

It is a gentle easing in to the adrenaline rush of winter swimming. I choose to swim without a wetsuit, but whether you wear neoprene or not autumn swimming is a glorious experience and one of the ways I cope with the end of summer. If you want to keep swimming longer this year, my advice is – just keep swimming!

Can you do a triathlon in a normal wetsuit?

You could wear a water-sports wetsuit for a triathlon, although you will find it significantly harder both during the swim and also getting it off in transition. A water-sports suit is likely to be enough of a hindrance that you won’t need to worry about being in the mix for the medals.

Can you wear a shorty wetsuit for a triathlon?

So, in the UK the vast majority of open water swims and triathlon events will allow wetsuit use. 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.

How tight should a tri wetsuit be?

Subject: RE: How tight should a wetsuit be? The triathlon wetsuit should feel firm when you put it on, yet should be comofrtable and not restricting movement or breathing. There should be no air pockets, and it should create suction when pulled away from a body.

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.

What should I look for in a swimming wetsuit?

4 tips for choosing a wetsuit

• The wrists of the suit should conform well to your body.
• The neck of the suit should conform to the neck and be as tight as possible without feeling like you are being throttled!
• Tapered legs down to the ankles ensure more streamlined kick and help with getting the suit on and off.

Which is warmer wetsuit or drysuit?

Wetsuits are made of rubber neoprene and are designed to keep you warm when wet, but unlike drysuits, they are not waterproof. So, if you have a loose fitting wetsuit you will get cold. Drysuits, on the other hand, are completely waterproof, but not designed for warmth if used alone.

Should I wear a wetsuit for my first triathlon?

In a triathlon you want to wear what is called a triathlon suit or a triathlon kit (a top/bottom combo) designed to be worn in the swim, the bike, and finally the run. In other words, you do not take it off! With the exception of the wetsuit (if needed), you need not put on any other piece of clothing.

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 wetsuit is the warmest?

Rip Curl Flashbomb Whether you are looking for the warmest 5/4 or 6/4, the Flashbomb (and Heatseeker) are once again the warmest suits we know of.