Subject: RE: June 2012 Naylor's Beach Tri I am not doing this race. But here is my 2 cents worth. Anytime it is wetsuit legal I wear one. First it is faster. Just under a minute per 500 meters for me. Second, more buoyant. You will almost float especially in salt water. Third, warmer. I personally am a wimp in cold water. Fourth, peace of mind that you can rest for a second or two if needed. Fifth, no kicking and save legs for rest of race. Sixth, protection form jellyfish or other sea creatures. For Olympic distance l would guess 2.5-3 minute saving. Maybe 15-20 seconds to take off. So net saving of over two minutes. |