Wetsuit for a triathlon

Dowee

I'm hoping for some advice as I'm a complete novice when it comes to wetsuits. I'm looking at doing a triathlon for the first time in August and I'm going to need to a wetsuit. Can anyone provide any pointers as to what kind of suits I should look for or avoid.

I'm only looking to finish the event obviously and I'm undecided as to whether I'll start doing them on a more frequent basis. With that in mind I'm not sure I want to shell out a whole lot of money on a suit. I've seen suits recently in the likes of Dunnes which are pretty cheap but I imagine the quality is reflective of the price. Does anyone have any experience of these kind of suits?

thanks in advance

hunnymonster

most of the wetasuits you find in ALdi or Dunnes are designed more for messing around on surfboards and the like. Triathlon wetsuits have a very specific design with a sleek (i.e. slippery) finish, less thickness around moving parts (shoulders) and more around other part for increased bouancy.

My advice would be, if you're not sure you want to spend money, why not borrow a wetsuit to try for the first race or two. I'm happy to lend you one if you happen to be a 5"4' woman but there are loads of triathletes around and I;m sure someone will be happy to help,

Dowee

Thanks for the tips Hunnymonster. Unfortunately I'm not a 5" 4' woman (there's something I never thought I'd say!!) but thanks for the offer. I found a place that rents suits so I think I'll go there and have a chat with them.

hunnymonster

good plan.