Panoramic
01-25-05, 10:38 AM
A wetsuit which I could borrow from a friend, not specific to swimming, or a speedo fast skin covering from ankles to shoulders, no arms?
Triathlon - Which suit is faster in open water?
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DogBoy
01-25-05, 12:40 PM
a non-specific wetsuit is not a good idea for suface swimming. Then again, is the fastskin really a wetsuit or is it one of those high-tech swimsuits? If the speedo is really a wetsuit, I'd go with it, or if you are swimming in warm water go with it, but otherwise, Id suggest trying to rent a swim specific wetsuit.
cjbruin
01-25-05, 01:42 PM
What's the event? How long is the swim? Ocean? Lake? What temp are you expecting?
MHR
01-26-05, 12:53 AM
No question - The Speedo Fastskin
Don't even think of using a non-swimming type of wetsuit for a triathlon.
If you want to use a wet suit - call around to different running/triathlon shops in your area and ask about renting a wet suit. Fleetfeet near me will rent Ironman Stealth and Instinct wet suits for like $18.00. They offer both Longjohn and Full styles - Choosing to rent allows you to try different sizes and types of wet suits prior to spending the big $$ to buy your own. However, make sure you reserve it way ahead of time prior to your Triathlon or you will find them all reserved by other triathletes.
Don't even think of using a non-swimming type of wetsuit for a triathlon.
If you want to use a wet suit - call around to different running/triathlon shops in your area and ask about renting a wet suit. Fleetfeet near me will rent Ironman Stealth and Instinct wet suits for like $18.00. They offer both Longjohn and Full styles - Choosing to rent allows you to try different sizes and types of wet suits prior to spending the big $$ to buy your own. However, make sure you reserve it way ahead of time prior to your Triathlon or you will find them all reserved by other triathletes.