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 2014-03-20 8:46 PM |
 2 |  Subject: tri suit vs wet suitI am very new to the sport have been riding swimming and running for 9 months going to compete this summer i have been reading rules on wet suits so does a tri suit comply to water temp rules or is that just a wet suit. for a mini sprint 400m to 750m swim 12 mile bike and 3.1 run would you ware a tri suit right on through all events. input welcome thanks |
| 2014-03-20 8:52 PM in reply to: blaze507 |
Master 2094  | Subject: RE: tri suit vs wet suit A tri suit has no flotation so it is fine in any event. A wet suit offers flotation so it corrects for some swimming flaws and makes most people faster. Some people would use the floatation to their advantage so that is where the temp rule comes in. A wet suit keeps you warm, but a tri suit doesn't. For a sprint, like you described, a trisuit is fine. |
| 2014-03-20 9:28 PM in reply to: pschriver |
434 | Subject: RE: tri suit vs wet suit You can check out triathlon clothes at swimoutlet or trisports. Generally a trisuit (one piece) will be less expensive than two piece (shorts and top). It is individual preference (I happen to prefer one piece trisuit). They fit tight, and you will want to wear it for a few workouts prior to your first race. Wetsuit goes over the trisuit. After the swim, you just peel it off and get ready for bike. I like wearing a wetsuit if temps allow it, and swim is at least 400 m. If you don't wear a trisuit (or tri shorts and top), it gets a little more complicated at transition. You will have to pull bike shorts over a swimsuit (no changing area), and it is hard to put any kind of shirt on (especially a tight one) when your torso is wet). There are a lot of good threads here that should answer a lot of questions, and have some recommendations for you. Number belt, for example, so you don't have to deal with safety pins. Have fun! |
| 2014-03-21 2:44 AM in reply to: jbrookscga78 |
| 471 | Subject: RE: tri suit vs wet suit Get a tri suit, you'll need one anyway. Don't fork out hundreds of $$ on tri gear, it might not be for you. Do a season with crappy gear and see how you go. |
| 2014-03-21 6:15 AM in reply to: pschriver |
| 2 | Subject: RE: tri suit vs wet suit thanks all for the great advise  |
| 2014-03-21 7:57 AM in reply to: blaze507 |
191 Melbourne, Florida | Subject: RE: tri suit vs wet suit Both a trisuit and wetsuit are optional. A trisuit (if you chose to buy one) is your race kit. You wear that through the entire event. Other options are tri shorts and a tri top, tri shorts and no top (you can slip on a jersey for the bike portion), or what feels comfortable in the swim/bike/run portions. But keep in mind that you want to wear tight clothing in the swim and bike sections. You might as well find something that will work for all three. Hence, the tri shorts/suit. They both have a chamois for cycling, but it's much thinner than cycling shorts. This will allow less water to get soaked up in the water and is also soft enough that it won't be uncomfortable during the run. A wetsuit is for comfort in the water - both temperature and floatation. Unlike a surf wetsuit (going commando), you would wear your race kit under the swim wetsuit. Then, at T1 (transition one), you can strip off the cap, goggles, and wet suit; put on your helmet, glasses, and shoes (if they're not already attached to your bike); and grab your bike and go. In a long distance tri (IM) there are changing tents. Since you're gonna be cycling for a few hours, then running for a few more hours, you want to be extra comfortable. |
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