Anyone going to Paris in two weeks? (and wetsuit question!)

Elvis_Presley

Hi,

So I'm off to Paris in two weeks for my first triathlon. I'm in good shape and reckon I can pull off a decent time.

My big worry is the swim. I can easily cover the distance but my worry is the wetsuit. Is something like this suitable?

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_22336.htm

or this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adults-Nalu-Shortie-Wetsuits-Sizes-XS-XXL-3-Colours-/180505724566?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE&var=&hash=item2a06fac696

Currently the temperature in the Seine is 7.5C.

Thanks,

Elvis

promethius

7.5? are you sure? that's bloody freezing if it is. can't be right

Elvis_Presley

I misread it,

http://www.siaap.fr/tableau-de-bord/

it's at 19.6 now which sounds quite warm!

Do you think I would need a wetsuit for that?

Oryx

You may find that wetsuits are compulsory at that temperature, you need to check your event rules. The aldi suits are going to get you past a rule like that, but I cant imagine it will be a fantastic suit.

Elvis_Presley

a wetsuit is not compulsory but i'm very skinny and always get cold quickly in water. I'm thinking maybe a rash vest might be good. I have a good surfing wetsuit but I don't think it will be suitable for this. Plus trying to squeeze it into handluggage might be difficult! Don't fancy wearing a wetsuit under my clothes on a ryanair flight!!

Oryx

I always put the wetsuit in with the bike, but you dont say if youre bringing one. If you get cold, yes a suit will be worthwhile.

Elvis_Presley

I'm being loaned a decent roadbike out there, so will only travel on handluggage - I'm a broke student trying to keep the cost down.