What is a triwetsuit for triathlons?
What is a triwetsuit for triathlons?
Wetsuits for triathlons and open water are different from your standard wetsuit. Tri suits are designed to provide the wearer with maximum warmth, superior SPF protection, and reduced drag so they can glide through the water faster and easier.
What is the best thickness for a triathlon wetsuit?
The neoprene in triathlon wetsuits ranges from 1mm to 5mm thick. Generally, the thicker the neoprene is, the warmer and more buoyant it will be. A buoyant wetsuit will keep you high in the water, allowing you to swim more efficiently. Wetsuits aimed at beginner swimmers often use 5mm neoprene on the legs to help maintain a more horizontal position.
What determines the buoyancy of a triathlon wetsuit?
The buoyancy of a wetsuit is determined by the quality and thickness of the neoprene, and where it is used on the suit. The neoprene in triathlon wetsuits ranges from 1mm to 5mm thick. Generally, the thicker the neoprene is, the warmer and more buoyant it will be.
What makes a high-quality wetsuit?
High-quality wetsuits use a very thin and flexible neoprene around the shoulders, so will have little impact on your form. The buoyancy of a wetsuit is determined by the quality and thickness of the neoprene, and where it is used on the suit. The neoprene in triathlon wetsuits ranges from 1mm to 5mm thick.
Will a wetsuit keep you warm in cold water swimming?
Although the swimmer gets wet and feels cold upon entering the water, the body quickly heats up the trapped water to near body temperature. The suit must fit properly in order to minimize the amount of warm water being displaced by the cold water outside. A triathlon wetsuit will keep you warm in the cold water swimming.
What is the maximum neoprene thickness allowed in a wetsuit?
The maximum neoprene thickness allowed in most wetsuit legal sanctioned events is 5mm. In order to achieve the greatest balance between buoyancy, flexibility and comfort, triathlon wetsuits use thinner neoprene in the sleeves, underarms and shoulders while employing the thicker neoprene in the chest and thighs.
What is the best entry-level wetsuit for beginners?
The ZOOT Wave 1 wetsuit packs as many high-end features into its entry-level wetsuit and tries to help you learn how to swim better without it. The wetsuit has GLIDEflex grooved panels to help you breathe easily during the swim. This might be helpful if you often start to panic in open water swims.
