What is the best triathlon wetsuit?
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The quick answer:  whatever fits your budget and feels best.\n\nEverybody's body is different, every manufacturer's suit is different. \n\nI would recommend this plan:\n\nDecide your budget (Prices range from entry level to oh, wow.)\nDecide your style of suit:\nDo you want full-length and fully sleeved (long john style) or sleeveless or a shorty?\nDecide the features that are most important to you.\nDon't forget to consider the lifespan of the suit as it relates to your "career" as a triathlete. A good entry level suit can get you pretty far.\n\nSo as not to be overwhelmed with choices, I picked three companies to look at: Orca (because of the hot guy in the ad, honestly), Blue Seventy (well-known) and Body Glove. Since I knew squat about any of them, it was as good a method of choosing as any. I also looked around on the internet for opinions about suits and these names came up quite often (very positively so, most of the time).\n\nSo I had my three companies.\nTHEN\nI set a budget and prioritized what I was looking for. \n\nSince I am short (5'0) and female (XX) I prioritized my needs like this:\n\nABSOLUTE PRIORITY:\nFits my budget with the most bang for the buck.\nI am an entry-level triathlete. Or almost athlete \nI need something that will work and last for the next several seasons becasue it will  take time for me to "outgrow" (if ever) the suit.\n\nMUST HAVE:\nfull (long-john style) suit, since I won't be doing a lot of warm-water races.\na women's specific fit\nwarantee or guarantee against defects, etc.\nDoesn't require complicated care or maintenance.\neasy exit, since I'm exciteable and would be a complete\nspaz coming out of the water and trying to get the darn\nthing off while heading for T1\n\nGOOD TO HAVE:\nextended warantee\npanels in shoulders to allow for better mobility, since I have some shoulder problems and i don't want to waste effort trying to "power" against the resistance of the suit, esp. in the shoulders\n\nBONUS IF I GET IT, OK IF I DON'T\nit would be nice if it had some purple (or pink) in it =)\n\nDON'T REALLY NEED IT\nExtra "speed" features, right now, i just want to finish.\nAny sort of other "Elite" features that drive up the price point.\n\nI then found a suit (or suits) from each company and made spreadsheets to compare features side-by-side.\n\nI am in the boonies, so I had to order via the internet. I found companies with generous return policies, ordered a couple of suits and tried them on, ultimately selecting one for myself.\n\nAll the suits made me look like a little black bratwurst sausage, but I found one I liked (and it made me look like a FAST bratwurst, too!)\n\nHowever, if you can, go to local shops, do so. You can find places to rent suits, too. This is a good way to try out different kinds. \n\nThe base for "size" on a wetsuit is weight and you go from there. The suit should fit snugly (but not strangle-ly) around your neck, the last thing you want is something interfering with your breathing! T should be tight around ankles and wrists. You want to make sure you have enough mobility in the shoulders, so as not to affect your swimming stroke.\n\nMost people (including myself) who don't have the best form in swimming, get a lot of help from the extra buoyancy provided by a suit. Because of this, "pool" triathlons and tri's where the water is generally over 79 degrees don't allow suits. Always check with your race organizer! \n\nHope this helps you pick!
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Northface is the best quality, but there are expensive. I have an Adidas w/ comfort strap and load spring which reduces the load wieght & has a lap top pocket and costs a fraction of the price a Northface would cost. L.L. Bean and Jansport is quite popular but I dont believe it meets the quality of a Northface.
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Comfort is Key with swim suits and also a good brand like speedos as the chlorine in most pools will just make it loose color and slowly disintegrate.
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Sounds like you are talking about racing suits. Lots of companies make them, Speedo is the top one. You can either get a Speedo catalog or go to a local sporting goods store like Dunhams or Dicks, they always have a variety of racing suits. Just be warned that they can be on the pricey side.
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yea check out this website they have the best selection of kits from around the world its excellent check it out\n\nhttp://www.subsidesports.com/uk/store/index.jsp
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Obviously water temp and weather is major factor, as most people here have pointed out. Fairly obvious I think. \n\nBUT, there's more to it than that...\n\n1. Yes, boardshorts will give you the most freedom and flexibility. \n\n2. However, unless you're in the tropics with really hot conditions, some kind of rubber is usually nice. Even in Hawaii or Indo the wind can get chilly out in the water and a vest or long sleeve top can offer some extra warmth and protection. \n\nSpeaking of protection...\n\n3. Surfing is a rough sport. Not only do you have the bottom to contend with, you've also got a hard fiberglass surfboard that loves to smack into your arms, knees, and chest when you're learning to surf. \n\nQuick story:\n\nI grew up surfing in Santa Cruz, wearing a full wetsuit and booties all year round. I fantasized about moving to Socal or Hawaii and surfing in trunks. When I finally did move to San Diego, it was August and the water was really warm. I threw on my boardshorts and paddled out. \n\nWhat a shock!\n\nMy ribs got bruised and sore from lying on the board without those 3mm of rubber in between. My shins and knees got all banged up on the board. And  my thighs got all rashed up from rubbing on the rails. \n\nBottom line: rubber is great! The latest lines of wetsuits are so soft and smooshy and flexible, that flexibility has become almost a non-issue. \n\nI highly recommend wearing some kind of rubber, even if it's just a wetsuit top or springsuit. Long-sleeve springsuits are great because they're thin, flexible, keep you warm, keep you protected from nicks and bruises, and, unlike a short-sleeve springsuit, you won't get a farmer's tan on your arms ;)\n\nAnd, to bring it full circle back to the performance issue, that tiny extra bit of flexibility you get from wearing boardshorts is nothing compared to the confidence-boost you'll get from wearing some rubber. Just by being warm and comfortable and knowing that you're somewhat protected if you hit the bottom, that alone will get you to your feet quicker and surfing more aggressively. \n\nHave fun!
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If you are keen and surfing is definately something that you are going to get well into then pick the best Wetsuit within your budget. Have a chat with local surfers to find out just what sort of suit you will need. If you are lucky you will not even have to get one, and instead you can buy yourself 20 pairs of boardshorts. If you will be surfing in cold water you will want to make your surf as comfortable as possible and a good wetsuit will ensure that you can stay in the water as long as the waves are good. However here are a list of good wetsuits:\n\nQuicksilver Boys Syncro L/sl 3/2 M Fullsuit $ 74.95\nO'Neill Epic CT 3/2 Wetsuit                 $150.00\nBody Glove Sealed Full Wetsuit 3/2mm Men's  $ 99.99
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Speedo.\n\nThe brand caters to all types of swimming strokes. The swim suits come is a myriad of designs well adapted to by swimmers across the globe. \n\nThank you.
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Kelty, Gregory, North Face, REI are the best ones...\nyou should really try them on before buying.. external vs internal frames for comfort.. also, they're make in different sizes for men and women 'cuz none of us are made the same size....
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Check out this website:\n\nhttp://www.TriniCarsForSale.com
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Yeah I always wear a musto jacket when Im out in the saddles, its really warm and cosy but very light weight and durable. try here : \n\nhttps://www.tackandski.co.uk/mustojackets.asp
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Swim under the water.  That builds up more endurance.  Go side to side in the pool.  You can probably go one way without taking a breath.  You definitely need goggles for this. Underwater is often the fastest way because there is less turbulence.
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NIKE man.,.\n\nnike pro gloves are the best!
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I like the very high SPF type.  I don't even look at anything lower than SPF30\n\nMy favorites are Coppertone Kids Spray  and Coppertone Sport (I prefer spray lotion or the new continuous spray). Those are both pretty good for sweatproof / waterproof.\n\nBanana Boat Quick Dry Sport is also really good, So easy to apply, but can sting some, although usually I don't use it on my face.  \n\nI carry Ocean Potion Clear Zinc (SPF45) pretty much all the time to use on face, ears, nose
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I HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE TWICE WITH www.scuba.com .  I BOUGHT A WETSUIT AND A DIVING COMPUTER . I ADVICE EVERYONE TO HAVE A DEEP LOOK IN MANY WEBSITES.\nIF YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO BUY , SEE IF IT IS AVAILABLE FIRST IN THE STORES IN YOUR AREA. I BOUGHT A REGULATOR AND A BC FROM LOCAL STORES AND I WAS SATISFIED.\nMY FAMILY BOUGHT ME A DIVING GEAR CARRYING BACK AND HAD THE PROMISE FROM THE DIVING SHOP THAT I COULD CHANGE IT FOR ANY OTHER GEAR.
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From the Wikipedia:\n\nA wetsuit is a protective garment used for watersports such as scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, and triathlon. A modern wetsuit is mostly made from thin neoprene, which provides limited thermal protection for activities in cold water. It is usually lined with a nylon fabric to strengthen it and make it easy to put on and take off. Some newer wetsuits, usually marketed as "superflex," contain spandex in addition to neoprene to allow the suit to stretch (the panels of a wetsuit of this type typically contain 15-20% spandex). This counteracts neoprene's tendency to shrink with age; it also allows for some changes in the wearer's size without making the suit uncomfortable.\n\nContrary to common belief, a wetsuit doesn't keep one warm by heating the water inside the wetsuit. Water has a very high thermal conductivity so heat is lost very quickly to the surrounding water. How a wetsuit works is all in its material, neoprene. Neoprene is a synthetic rubber that when processed to make wetsuits is mixed with small bubbles of nitrogen gas. These bubbles of nitrogen gas are what keep a person warm, due to the low thermal conductivity of nitrogen gas. The wetsuit must be a close fit to make the suit work efficiently; too loose a fit will allow the water to move around conduct heat away from the body. Flexible seals at the suit cuffs aid in the water retention. The suit loses buoyancy and thermal protection as the bubbles in the neoprene are compressed at depth.
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they are the same, except triathlon are a little bit heavier