Triathlon sleeveless wetsuit for 34 degree water?
Posted by Ray Gill
Filed under Triathlon Answers
I’m in a triathlon this May in cold water. I have done this race before without a wetsuit and froze. I’m trying to find a wetsuit without sleeves for this that isn’t more than 0. I have already searched on the web, just looking for specific suggestions.
Oops! It’s actually going to be 43 degrees.
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You really MUST try them on. A wetsuit is a big investment, so go to a shop where someone can help you get the right size and style. There’s really no point in paying $190 for a wetsuit that’s not quite right vs. $210 for one that’s perfect.
Many running specialty shops will carry wetsuits. PLEASE: Do not be penny-wise and pound foolish. Pay a few extra bucks to get knowledgeable, personal advice. It’s just too much money to go into it blind.
I bought a X2U C:2 last spring after trying one on. I wasn’t sure I’d want a full-sleeve suit, but it fits like a glove. Feels like butter compared to the old, sleeveless Ironman I rented the year before.
Hi there. I assume you mean 54 degrees, right?
I did a race last fall with a bunch of ladies, and there were several first timers. Since many of them weren’t sure if they really wanted to spend the cash for a wetsuit, they rented them. Some did it through a local shop, and others went through wetsuitrental.com. Some suits were a little beat up, but they all did the trick.
You probably already know this, but do make sure you practice in the wetsuit before your race. It’s pretty common to feel like you can’t breathe the first time you swim in it. You just need to get used to it!
Good luck!