Wetsuits, is there a difference?
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driggins posted 1 year ago.
tri suits are designed for more freedom of movement. some even have channels built into the suit to reduce drag. they are also alot more comfortable. if you can afford to buy one, do it. my first suit, a QR full, lasted 4 seasons. for $200 bucks thats not too bad.
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kylie posted 1 year ago.
Hi Dave! As mentioned above, tri suits are designed for a different type of movement. They have a goal of minimizing the pull on your shoulders as you swim. They also have the thickness of neoprene that is allowed in tris (although I know some non-tri suits do as well, and I can't remember what it is off the top of my head).
They are also designed to be as easy to get out of as possible (which isn't always very easy!).
The tri suits also are designed for bouancy, which not all suits are.
Hope that helps!
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csinko posted 1 year ago.
dave,
tri wetsuits are designed for speed, and the warmth an added benefit.
other wetsuits are designed for warmth. generally the warmth is gain by letting water in, your body tem heating this up and you stay warmer.
if you use a looser fitting suit like this, you end up carrying a lot of extra water weight around, and it can slow you down considerably. you may be better off with no wetsuit at all if the waters bearable.
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Dannyboy posted 1 year ago.
I would try renting one for your first races. Get to know what feels good on you and what type you perform best in. Then with knowledge go and buy one that will last. After a while it's like a second skin.
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bennicat posted 1 year ago.
Major difference in wetsuits. "Regular" suits, made for diving, don't allow for the same range of movement and can even impede your stroke (depending on the suit). Tri wetsuits are designed with all kinds of special features to enhance your speed and racing comfort as much as possible.
Also of importance, regular wetsuits are MUCH more difficult to get out of than tri suits with their quick release zips and whatnot. Very costly in transition!!
Hope that helps!!
I can physically see some differences....but what do you all think about Tri vs. "Regular" Wetsuits? Sorry if re-post...but I am a newbie.
Thanks,
Dave