Who uses tri suits?
03-02-08, 01:51 PM
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Who uses tri suits?
Any of you guys or gals compete in a tri suit? It's time to order some new duds for the '08 season. I've just done shorts and a tri top in the past, but I'm thinking about trying something new. Any pros or cons to the tri suit you care to share?
03-02-08, 04:11 PM
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I use tri shorts and top. Stayed away from the one-piece suit because it's harder to pee with that one.
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03-02-08, 08:32 PM
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Thanks all, just did a search and found some archived threads. I should have done that from the get go. (I had even started one!). That seems to be the general consensus. Well, pickins' are a little slim online as the 08 stuff is just coming out, but the prices are right on the 07 closeouts so I just picked up a new pair of shorts and a top...hope they get here in time for the season opener (2 weeks away)
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I do. More aero. Less hassle.
Also my team kit only comes in a one-piece trisuit. (though the ladies have a choice of legs or no legs)
Avoid the Speedo + Man Bra.
Also my team kit only comes in a one-piece trisuit. (though the ladies have a choice of legs or no legs)
Avoid the Speedo + Man Bra.
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But the Man Bra looks so good on my hairy moobs...
1-piece = excellent, no T1 hassle putting a top onto a wet back with a frazzled post-swim brain.
1-piece = excellent, no T1 hassle putting a top onto a wet back with a frazzled post-swim brain.
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Well here in chilly canada we wear wetsuits for all of our swims, so I just wear the top under my wetsuit, no problems like this. Though I might race in a one peice if I was in better shape...
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I don't, mainly because I've never seen one with longer shorts. I can't stand the shorts that cut you right off across the hamstrings: makes me feel like I'm going to cramp. So I wear my PI tri-shorts and a singlet.
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I wear a one-piece Zoot trisuit. It has the following advantages:
1. More aero
2. Has a slimming effect on my spare tire
3. Easier to deal with on the swim
4. More comfortable on crotch (in the same way bibs are more comfy on a road bike)
5. I can roll down the entire top, effectively becoming shirtless, without actually removing the top
There are a few disadvantages that come with a one-piece, though:
1. Harder to pee/poop, especially when wearing clothes *on top* of the suit (aka cold weather)
2. Usually more expensive than a tri top + tri bottom
3. Fewer options/color choices
4. May be harder to fit on some people (not true for me personally, mine fits fine)
1. More aero
2. Has a slimming effect on my spare tire
3. Easier to deal with on the swim
4. More comfortable on crotch (in the same way bibs are more comfy on a road bike)
5. I can roll down the entire top, effectively becoming shirtless, without actually removing the top
There are a few disadvantages that come with a one-piece, though:
1. Harder to pee/poop, especially when wearing clothes *on top* of the suit (aka cold weather)
2. Usually more expensive than a tri top + tri bottom
3. Fewer options/color choices
4. May be harder to fit on some people (not true for me personally, mine fits fine)
03-10-08, 02:57 PM
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I wear a one-piece Zoot trisuit. It has the following advantages:
1. More aero
2. Has a slimming effect on my spare tire
3. Easier to deal with on the swim
4. More comfortable on crotch (in the same way bibs are more comfy on a road bike)
5. I can roll down the entire top, effectively becoming shirtless, without actually removing the top
There are a few disadvantages that come with a one-piece, though:
1. Harder to pee/poop, especially when wearing clothes *on top* of the suit (aka cold weather)
2. Usually more expensive than a tri top + tri bottom
3. Fewer options/color choices
4. May be harder to fit on some people (not true for me personally, mine fits fine)
1. More aero
2. Has a slimming effect on my spare tire
3. Easier to deal with on the swim
4. More comfortable on crotch (in the same way bibs are more comfy on a road bike)
5. I can roll down the entire top, effectively becoming shirtless, without actually removing the top
There are a few disadvantages that come with a one-piece, though:
1. Harder to pee/poop, especially when wearing clothes *on top* of the suit (aka cold weather)
2. Usually more expensive than a tri top + tri bottom
3. Fewer options/color choices
4. May be harder to fit on some people (not true for me personally, mine fits fine)
Well at least it works on my spare tire too.
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03-11-08, 02:42 PM
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Just bought a tri suit today. I tried on a few and the biggest problem was the bottom half would fit and the top would be too tight, or the bottom was a little loose and the top would fit. I settled on a TYR which is black in the front/lower and white on the back only. (I hate wearing white) I figure I can take in a little if it really bags out after some water. And it was half off. Of course I'll have to live with the shame of wearing a fashion from way last year...... lol
03-11-08, 07:48 PM
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Ok, I'm sold. Zoot (or was it DeSoto?, I dunno) has a speedsuit for '08 too. Mind you, the window for open water swims here is about 10 minutes a year.
I wear a one-piece Zoot trisuit. It has the following advantages:
1. More aero
2. Has a slimming effect on my spare tire
3. Easier to deal with on the swim
4. More comfortable on crotch (in the same way bibs are more comfy on a road bike)
5. I can roll down the entire top, effectively becoming shirtless, without actually removing the top
There are a few disadvantages that come with a one-piece, though:
1. Harder to pee/poop, especially when wearing clothes *on top* of the suit (aka cold weather)
2. Usually more expensive than a tri top + tri bottom
3. Fewer options/color choices
4. May be harder to fit on some people (not true for me personally, mine fits fine)
1. More aero
2. Has a slimming effect on my spare tire
3. Easier to deal with on the swim
4. More comfortable on crotch (in the same way bibs are more comfy on a road bike)
5. I can roll down the entire top, effectively becoming shirtless, without actually removing the top
There are a few disadvantages that come with a one-piece, though:
1. Harder to pee/poop, especially when wearing clothes *on top* of the suit (aka cold weather)
2. Usually more expensive than a tri top + tri bottom
3. Fewer options/color choices
4. May be harder to fit on some people (not true for me personally, mine fits fine)
03-12-08, 01:16 PM
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I wear Pearl Izumi tri shorts and a jersey. I have not considered a tri suit at this point.
