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tri_dot_dom
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Total newbie question but it's been bugging me since my last race;
What are you supposed to do with a race belt?
I've gathered the whole "wrap it around your waist and clip together" bit but how do people attach the numbers?
The long lengths of elastic and the friction lock toggles seem excessive when you could just safetly pin the number to the belt.
Descriptions/pictures of how different people wear theirs would be really helpful.
What are you supposed to do with a race belt?
I've gathered the whole "wrap it around your waist and clip together" bit but how do people attach the numbers?
The long lengths of elastic and the friction lock toggles seem excessive when you could just safetly pin the number to the belt.
Descriptions/pictures of how different people wear theirs would be really helpful.
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Simple really.. and I'm a newbie to!
bought from wiggle
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Run/8/Nathan_Race_Number_Belt/5360036105/
Descriptions/pictures of how different people wear theirs would be really helpful.
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Ah
I was so paranoid about my number falling off (and therefore getting disqualified) during ym first tri that I used the toggles AND safety pins.
I was most worried about the number on the bike ride, but now realise that isn't a problem and the wind doesn't whip it about as i feared it might, so won't bother with the safety pins next time.
Is there a "Transition" guide around anywhere, it's the only thing I think I haven't "trained" for yet!
Nick
FW
At Bath, the marshalls were reminding eveyone to spin their number around as they left T2, which I guess is normal
If you really don't want to wear a race belt you can just have two numbers. One on the front and back.
I'm not familiar with the bets with toggles/elastic. I use a 2XU belt which has two little poppers in. When you get your race number, make two matching holes with a conventional office hole punch and affix to your belt!
Oh, the other top tip... don't leave it until T1 on race day to practice putting your number belt on. Do it a lot beforehand, maybe building it into a couple of your brick sessions.
You all know the old rule about not trying something for the first time on race day, right?
Cheers