Wetsuits
benwhitaker
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Hi, I'm sure this sort of question has been answered a thousand times on here, but I'm just looking for a bit of advice on wetsuits
Im taking part in my first triathlon at London in a few weeks and I need a wetsuit. Im a pretty heavy build, heavy legs. Swims times, 750m, 13.30, 1500m 27.50. Im not sure which wetsuit to go for, ive been looking at the 2xu, snugg and various others. Looking to spend £200 tops really.
Any advice would be great
Cheers
Ben
Im taking part in my first triathlon at London in a few weeks and I need a wetsuit. Im a pretty heavy build, heavy legs. Swims times, 750m, 13.30, 1500m 27.50. Im not sure which wetsuit to go for, ive been looking at the 2xu, snugg and various others. Looking to spend £200 tops really.
Any advice would be great
Cheers
Ben
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I've had mine a while and love it and just bought my better half one and he loves it too!
Then again, I was using a crappy surfers wetsuit with a hole in the arm (but still able to do 12mins for 750m) before I 'graduated' to the STR!
It really does not matter what make/model anyone recommends it is what feels right for you, you must try wetsuits in water as they all feel awful in shops, try and get a decent length swim in one or more (a few hundred metres at least) to see how your arms feel, and so you get used to the feel of the wet suit pressing on your chest and the extra buoyancy etc. The suggestion of hire one and buying at the end seems a good idea.
You must get it soon and practice, practice and practice, do not leave it to race day for your first big swim, also do not forget to buy some Bodyglide as you are almost certain to find bits that rub, remember to do bottom of shins and ankles to aid removal.
Good Luck
FW
Everyone I have met in at 2XU suit of any kind always seems more than happy with them. Mine keeps me in a straight line which knocks minutes off my times and is so easy to get on and off - no more hopping around in transition!