Triathlon - Should I rent a wetsuit for the NYC triathlon?

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craigery
11-04-06, 10:53 PM
It gives me the option to rent one for $30! I dont know how many tris I'm going to do because this is my first. What do you think? What do I do, rent now or buy? I think I have to rent now if I'm going to do it.

rplong
11-05-06, 12:20 AM
I think rental is a good option if you want to try it out. You won't be out 300+ if you were to buy a full suit and not like it. Just make sure you can try it on before hand so your experience with it is pleasant.
ajotto
11-06-06, 10:17 AM
I can vouch for www.wetsuitrental.com. Jim is awesome. I rented a suit for my first and then eventually bought it. The one I rented was brand new and I think shipping was $6.

Good luck!

AJ

Herbert
11-06-06, 02:41 PM
Renting is a nice option if you are very unsure. But it is kind of like bowling shoes, whose feet were in them before yours?

Herbert