Subject: Wetsuit legal races..or not Hi all,
I live in a northern climate. I am 60 and an adult onset swimmer.
Until at least the end of June, it is necessary (in my opinion ) to wear a wetsuit during the open water swims. So....shame on me, but I get used to it. Then, mid July to mid August is the height of the triathlon season here. During this time, at least half the tri's that I like to enter make race day decisions on whether wetsuits can be used based on water temp. I used to think they were doing this for safety reasons, but not buying it. For instance, you can still wear one if you want, but you cannot be in the age group division and you cannot win anything. You can be in the "recreational" division. The cut off if usually around 78 degrees water temp, which is not dangerous in my opinion.
So, at 77 degrees, you can wear one, or not wear one, and everyone can compete equally. Over a certain point, then they are a bad thing and a crutch so you cannot win anything if you wear one.
Anyone want to weigh in on this?
Thanks! |