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2011-04-21 12:17 PM

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I have a question for the more experienced triathletes participating in the race.
Aero helmet...a plus or a non-issue on such a short course?

2011-04-21 12:40 PM
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You'll be faster with an aero helmet. How much is debatable.

I would ask why you wouldn't wear one? Just as easy to get on and off...it's just as comfortable....I don't see any down side to wearing one.

2011-04-21 6:58 PM
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That is a good point. Mostly a look thing, was concerned about being the only one with an aero helmet.....
2011-04-21 9:18 PM
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There will be tons of people with aero helmets...I wouldn't worry about that.


Encinitas Tri attracts a really fast field...so there will be lots of people with all the aero goodies.

2011-04-21 10:16 PM
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train with it on a 20K bike route of yours and see if it helps...its probably more mental than anything at that distance
2011-05-08 11:48 AM
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I'm in!

So tell me about the current? I've done a fair amount of OWS, including at Avila Bay, but have never swam at an unprotected beach like Encinitas. Friends tell me there's a North-South current with a West facing beach and breakers that come straight in. I swim a 1:30 pace in good conditions, 1:45 in rougher water. How far upstream do we aim to make the turns at the buoys?

2011-05-08 12:51 PM
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I raced it last year and the current was S-N.  We entered the water about 50m south of the beeline to the buoy.  You'll get to see the pros and AG waves go off and judge where to enter from that. 
2011-05-08 1:24 PM
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Perfect. Thanks!
2011-05-14 6:56 PM
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