Pay it forward - Donate Your Old Gear to a Newbie (no requests pls) (Page 40)

I will take the sidi shoes if still available, my wife will be thrilled to be able to use them.

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I also recieved some nashbar bike shorts off of this pay it forward, some  time ago.  I wore them a couple of times, and, like the original owner, did not like the way they fit.

However, I will offer them back up to someone who migh want them.  They are in like new condition, size Small/Medium (the size isn't in them) Mens.  I am a 30-31 waist, and they fit me great.

They look something like the Nashbar Stealth shorts, I'm not sure if that's what they are, but that's what they look like (with the white, flat stiching).  Would be a great first pair or perhaps your first pair of back-ups.

PM me- 

shorts claimed!!!

Free to a good home -

I have an Orca full wetsuit, size 8, which I bought new in 2005, and used for three seasons. There is a small (~1/2 inch) rip on one leg, which never caused me problems and which could be repaired if you have some wetsuit glue.

Here is a picture of me in it: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/show-album.asp?albumid=6505&photoid=45420

You can check out Orca's sizing chart here: http://www.orca.com/uploads/images/editor/Wetsuit_Size%20Chart.pdf

I am 6' tall, and weighed in the low 170's when using this suit, and it was snug (even though the sizing chart says something like 180 pounds).

PM me with a shipping address if you want it.

Wetsuit has been claimed.

You don't need a wetsuit.  I didn't for my first 5-6 years of racing, and I still did fine (won my age group often).  You also don't really need books or DVDs.  The internet is just as good, if not better, for information, as long as you know what to believe and what sources to trust.  This websit has lots of good, free, articles, and I would put stock in them.  Ask around for more advice, and see what answers you get.

For the first 5 years of my racing I swam, biked and ran in bike shorts.  yeah, at times it was a bit uncomfortable running, but it worked, and i couldn't afford any more.  You only need the fancy gear for the long distance tri's and when you start to think you really want to step up your game.

Forcus on preparing and training, and have fun!