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Wetsuit on a budget?

  • 29-07-2008 1:51pm
    #1
    kabukiman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    I would appreciate if somebody could help me. I am doing my first triathlon on August 9th and am wondering if I should get a wetsuit. My swimming is pretty bad so I need all the help I can get.

    I would like to buy but may just rent if I can't find a cheap one. Would I get away with wearing a shorty suit designed for surfing or windsurfing? I don't want to pay more than €100 which really limits my choices.


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  • #2
    tunney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    Yes you'd "get away with" shorty or surfers wetsuit, but bear in mind they'll severly hinder your swimming.


  • #3
    Stark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,136 ✭✭✭✭Stark


    Cycle super store in Tallaght (www.cyclesuperstore.ie) have a rent/purchase scheme for wet suits. €100 for the wetsuit until the end of September (I think), then an extra €180 if you want to keep it after that.


  • #4
    Killgore Trout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 681 ✭✭✭Killgore Trout


    Cheapest suit here 130

    http://www.irishfit.eu/menswetsuits.html


  • #5
    ChickenBalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 921 ✭✭✭ChickenBalls


    Or here http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C6158

    Free delivery to Ireland too.


  • #6
    Killgore Trout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 681 ✭✭✭Killgore Trout


    keith123 wrote: »
    Or here http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C6158

    Free delivery to Ireland too.

    That's a pretty sweet looking suit, Keith - like the minimalism.


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  • #7
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,880 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    You can't really buy suits online tho can you? Realistically you need to fit them on otherwise you have the hassle of sending it back if it's not suitable.


  • #8
    hunnymonster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,365 ✭✭✭hunnymonster


    I've bought online because I was right in the middle of the height and weight ranges so it was safe-ish. I'm going to get a new wettie before November and probably won't go online this time to try and get the best fit.


  • #9
    kabukiman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭kabukiman


    Thanks for your help folks. I'm thinking about going with the aqua sphere suit from IrishFit. The only problem is that it's only 1.5mm.


  • #10
    jenc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭jenc


    had a loan of Aquasphere and didn't like it at all. If possible see if they have a try on one to let you swim in it. I haven't heard great reviews from Aquasphere at all.


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