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2005-04-23 8:42 AM

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Subject: Wetsuit and Championchip/Watch Questions
Two question for those wetsuit vets. First, with the ankle championchip, do I put it under the wetsuit or below it on my ankle, in order to ensure the suit comes off quickly? Also, for those that wear full suits, will I be able to get my suit off if I'm wearing a watch (my big fat Polar HRM)? Thanks.

2005-04-23 9:05 AM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit and Championchip/Watch Questions
The chip goes under the wetsuit. I don't have a full wetsuit but I would imagine the watch goes under the sleeves as well. That is something you might want to practice
2005-04-23 10:07 AM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit and Championchip/Watch Questions
Under the wetsuit....

You can't get the wetsuit off quickly without either the ankle chip or watch being under the wetsuit.

That being said, if you have a calve cut length wetsuit... it would be OK to have the ankle chip strap exposed and on the ankle. Just make sure neither a watch or a strap is over the wetsuit... must be under the wetsuit or not in contact with the wetsuit.

FWIW Joe Moya

Edited by Joe M 2005-04-23 10:08 AM
2005-04-23 10:27 AM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit and Championchip/Watch Questions

For the watch question: I also have a big fat polar and during my 1st Tri I had it over my wetsuit sleeve and of course while taking it off I almost damage my suit. Anyhow, ever after every time I exit the swim leg I take my watch off 1st and then the rest of the suite. It takes a little extra time but nothing too crazy.

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