What suit should I wear for a triathlon?

What suit should I wear for a triathlon?

Anything that is comfortable and keeps you covered in transition works well. Once you start racing consistently, a typical race ‘kit’ would include a singlet (tri top) and triathlon shorts, or a one-piece tri suit. Triathlon racing attire is designed for speed, flexibility and comfort in all three disciplines.

Are triathlon suits good for swimming?

The trisuit is a one or two-piece suit designed to be worn for an entire race. The suit fits closely to your body to resist drag while swimming, but it’s not tight enough to cause breathing restriction during the bike and run.

Do you need a tri suit for a triathlon?

Triathlon suits: Not necessary, but nice-to-have. A good triathlon suit is designed specifically for triathlon, and offers benefits that may help you race faster and be as comfortable as possible.

Are triathlon suits worth it?

A TRI SUIT MAKES YOU AT LEAST 2 MINUTES FASTER IN TRANSITIONS. For me, not having to change clothes during a race is the biggest advantage of tri suits. For this reason, it is even on my must-have list for a first triathlon. As I have been wearing a tri suit since my first race, I never had to change clothes.

How do you pick a tri suit?

Fit is critical. A good tri wetsuit should be snug but not tight, covering your body securely but not being restrictive in your breathing or range-of-motion. It is a fine line, as a wetsuit that is just a little too loose and actually cause you to drag in the water and reduce the warming qualities of the suit.

Do you wear a wetsuit over a tri suit?

For open water swims, the use of a triathlon wetsuit is usually mandatory. Under the wetsuit you would wear the tri suit or tri top & shorts.

Do I need a wetsuit and a tri suit?

For open water swims, the use of a triathlon wetsuit is usually mandatory. Under the wetsuit you would wear the tri suit or tri top & shorts. You may also need a neoprene skull cap, a pair of swim gloves and pair of booties in really cold conditions.

What do beginners wear for a triathlon?

Firstly, let’s start with the basics. To do a triathlon you need to invest in a tri suit – this is what you will wear for the entire duration of your race; for the swim, the bike and the run. For the swim, you would wear a wetsuit (if allowed i.e. cold enough) on top of your tri suit for extra warmth and buoyancy.

Do triathletes wear bras?

Triathlon bras are as essential to a woman’s triathlon kit as a good pair of trainers or a bike. But many women don’t spend time making sure that their bras fit well and offer the support that delicate breast tissue needs. In triathlon, it’s straight from the swim to the bike (no changing in transition!).

How long does a tri suit last?

between four and 10 years
How long a wetsuit lasts is largely dependent on the quality of the product and how you look after it. But a decent triathlon wetsuit from a reputable brand should last anywhere between four and 10 years depending on frequency of use.

Are tri suits meant to be tight?

Body position and core support. Your tri suit should be tight rather than loose. Even though tri suits, over time, will stretch with your body, the best tri suits are designed with strategically located compression around the core and hip area.

What is the difference between a tri suit and a wetsuit?

A wetsuit is made of neoprene material and is very buoyant. A tri suit is not buoyant at all.

Do tri suits have chamois?

The chamois pad that features in a tri suit is a lot thinner than that which you’d find in a pair of cycling bib shorts. This reduces the chance of chafing on the run, and also means it dries more quickly. However, you still want the chamois to provide enough padding for comfortable bike riding.

Are Swimskins worth it?

While a wetsuit is still the best in terms of offering buoyancy, warmth and speed, the swimskin is a great alternative when racing in non-wetsuit legal races to provide an advantage over traditional triathlon racing suits. You will want to consider buying a swimskin if you are racing in areas with mild temperatures.

Do you wear anything under a tri suit?

You should not wear underwear (except a sports bra) under your trisuit in a race. Our female-specific triathlon chamois is made to be comfortable against your skin and to protect you from chafing and discomfort on the bike, and is thin and light enough to be comfortable on the run.

Do tri suits have buoyancy?

A tri suit is not buoyant at all. Wetsuits also come in different styles. They come in full suits (long sleeves and full-length legs), sleeveless (no sleeves and full-length legs) and what are referred to as “shorties,” which are below-the-knee-length legs and no sleeves.

Do you wear a bra with a wetsuit?

For women you can wear a sports bra and some sort of compression shorts, or you can wear a swimsuit. You do not want to wear something cotton-based which holds water because it will increase your chaffing. Also, do not wear underwear. Underwear will not dry out and will cause a sore saddle.

Is a tri suit the same as a wetsuit?

Much more buoyant than a tri suit. Just like a tri suit, a wetsuit comes in multiple designs, long sleeves and full-length legs to sleeveless (no sleeves and full-length legs). Apart from these two main categories, you can often find variations of this for events like swim-run competitions.

Do you wear your tri suit under your wetsuit?

Those who go all-out and choose to wear an actual triathlon suit can easily wear that under the wetsuit. Triathlon suits are specifically designed to be worn for every leg of the race.