Tri-suit, or Tri shorts and top

Amz

Is it a personal preference thing?

Does it make more sense to wear the tri-suit for the shorter distance tris?

I understand the need for the shorts and top combo for the longer distances, when they make er, "calls of nature" easier to answer, but is there another practical reason for choosing one option over the other?

I'd be leaning towards a tri-suit myself, but that could be for aesthetic reasons rather than logical reasons

BTH

Amz wrote: »

Is it a personal preference thing?

Does it make more sense to wear the tri-suit for the shorter distance tris?

I understand the need for the shorts and top combo for the longer distances, when they make er, "calls of nature" easier to answer, but is there another practical reason for choosing one option over the other?

I'd be leaning towards a tri-suit myself, but that could be for aesthetic reasons rather than logical reasons

Never over estimate the aesthetic reasons for choosing a one piece. You'll understand when you see some of the belpark guys in their belly tops.

Amz

*shudder*

mloc123

This is a simple logic tree to help you choose:

........Have you a 'muffin top'?
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............... /....\
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......| Yes |........| No |
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......... /...............\
........ /.................\
. __ / __ ............. \ _______
.|1 Piece |..............| 2 Piece |
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BTH

Amz wrote: »

*shudder*

This was one of my first races. No man should ever be seen in public looking like the winner here did.
http://www.irishtriathlon.com/index.php/2010/03/alive-outsides-march-duathlon-results-photos/

couerdelion

I used to think all triathletes had to dress like Farris...
http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/02/photos/photos-abu-dhabi-international-triathlon_37294/attachment/2010-abu-dhabi-international-triathlon-26

tunney

Amz wrote: »

Is it a personal preference thing?

Does it make more sense to wear the tri-suit for the shorter distance tris?

I understand the need for the shorts and top combo for the longer distances, when they make er, "calls of nature" easier to answer, but is there another practical reason for choosing one option over the other?

I'd be leaning towards a tri-suit myself, but that could be for aesthetic reasons rather than logical reasons

I own multiple two pieces and one pieces.

Two pieces fall into three categories:

(1) Euro porn style
(2) Traditional ones
(3) Won't know its a two piece

I use (3) now for long distance (for toilet breaks). I refuse to use any of my (2)s as I'm chubby. (1)s are only good for ultra hot races when you are absolutely ripped.

If you can jiggle it, hide it.

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Never over estimate the aesthetic reasons for choosing a one piece. You'll understand when you see some of the belpark guys in their belly tops.

I once race in speedos and a two piece top when in Belpark.
Thankfully these days my club mates would stop me.

bryangiggsy

tunney wrote: »

Amz wrote: »

Is it a personal preference thing?

Does it make more sense to wear the tri-suit for the shorter distance tris?

I understand the need for the shorts and top combo for the longer distances, when they make er, "calls of nature" easier to answer, but is there another practical reason for choosing one option over the other?

I'd be leaning towards a tri-suit myself, but that could be for aesthetic reasons rather than logical reasons

I own multiple two pieces and one pieces.

Two pieces fall into three categories:

(1) Euro porn style
(2) Traditional ones
(3) Won't know its a two piece

I use (3) now for long distance (for toilet breaks). I refuse to use any of my (2)s as I'm chubby. (1)s are only good for ultra hot races when you are absolutely ripped.

If you can jiggle it, hide it.

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Never over estimate the aesthetic reasons for choosing a one piece. You'll understand when you see some of the belpark guys in their belly tops.

I once race in speedos and a two piece top when in Belpark.
Thankfully these days my club mates would stop me.

the thanks is to the clubmates

elvis jones

couerdelion wrote: »

I used to think all triathletes had to dress like Farris...
http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/02/photos/photos-abu-dhabi-international-triathlon_37294/attachment/2010-abu-dhabi-international-triathlon-26

I tried that look but its didn't suit me:D