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Wet suit choice for the wet behind the ears

  • 25-01-2012 11:29am
    #1
    Mossess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 316 ✭✭


    Hello all,

    I’m looking to get into and complete a triathlon, possibly even a half iron man as the cycle and run sections I could do at the drop of a hat at any time of the day. But the swim is a different story. That’s going to take a lot of work. So, to that end I was wondering if anyone could give me a bit of advice.

    Can anyone recommend the best wetsuit to keep me afloat? I’m not looking to break any records, just complete it.

    Cheers
    :)


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  • #2
    catweazle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,830 ✭✭✭catweazle


    I would think an entry level wet suit would suit you best - these usually come with the most buoyancy which is great for poor swimmers. I think 5mm thickness are the one you will want. I had an Orca Equipe for a few years which i liked.

    Don't buy one till May if you reckon your body composition will change between now and then. The tighter fitting the better


  • #3
    Mossess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 316 ✭✭Mossess


    Thanks for the heads up, I had assumed that the more expensive the suit the more buoyancy included. Cheers!


  • #4
    catweazle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,830 ✭✭✭catweazle


    Mossess wrote: »
    Thanks for the heads up, I had assumed that the more expensive the suit the more buoyancy included. Cheers!

    Not necessarily so as far as I am aware, I know the expensive one I got last year didn't have the same buoyancy in the same areas.

    I went to Irishfit when I bought my first wetsuit, in fairness to Sean in there he talked me out of a more expensive suit that was within my budget because he didn't think I would be a good enough swimmer for it.

    I also came out to him when i was trying to put it on saying it was too small and he told me the tighter the better - so perhaps wait till the weather is appropriate for OW swimming before you buy it, particularly if you think you are going to lose weight before race season

    They are a pleasure to swim with though after a winter of struggling in the pool


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