Wets Suits Sleevless vs Full

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2009-02-10 9:40 PM

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Subject: Wets Suits Sleevless vs Full
What do you base you decision on? I would like to do a couple early Illinois Tri's this year so am thinking about a new wet suit. I'm leaning to sleeveless mostly because I like the arm freedom... Tri gear has a good sale going now QRoo sleeveless for about 140

Do the sleeveless keep your body warm enough to overcome cold arms..

2009-02-11 8:42 AM
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Subject: RE: Wets Suits Sleevless vs Full
yes.
2009-02-11 8:59 AM
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Subject: RE: Wets Suits Sleevless vs Full
There are a bunch of threads on this subject. But the general rule is go full sleeves unless you absolutely can't stand a full sleeved suit. Sleeves = faster. Period.
2009-02-17 1:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Wets Suits Sleevless vs Full
thanks

2009-02-17 1:32 PM
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Subject: RE: Wets Suits Sleevless vs Full

a properly fitting full sleeve suit should not restrict arm movement.

Unless it's an absolute MUST to not have sleeves (psychological reason?), go with the full.

More bouyancy = faster.



Edited by Aikidoman 2009-02-17 1:38 PM
2009-02-17 1:33 PM
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Subject: RE: Wets Suits Sleevless vs Full
Learn how to properly put on a tri wetsuit and you should have very little if any arm/shoulder restriction.  In fact, if you twist the arm material back while you are putting the wetsuit on, you can actually help your arm come forward using the elasticity of the wetsuit.

2009-02-17 2:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Wets Suits Sleevless vs Full
I have both a full and sleeveless. I prefer the sleeveless because I can feel the water on my arms and maximize my pull. I will even rub sand (from the bottom of the lake or ocean) on my arms and hands to make them more sensitive to the feel of the water.

 

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