Any n00bs doing TriAthy?

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Hi all.

I'm doing TriAthy next week (Try distance) for the first and I'm going down on my own. It would be nice to have somebody to talk to before the race starts! Is anyone else here doing the Try distance?

RacoonQueen

Yep doing the sprint. First tri for me too. I'll be the one who looks like a racoon. :cool:

joey100

Myself, my gf and her dad will be down their for the try. Our first race so pretty much in same boat as yourself. Ill be the one with all the tattoos!

elvis jones

I'll be the in the middle of transition talking rubbish:cool:

Unregistered.

Sweet, I have no recognizable features so I'll come find you guys haha

fletch

My first triathlon and my first Triathy....I'll be the one on the hybrid bike possibly wearing a 3mm surfing short wetsuit, if my Tri wetsuit doesn't arrive in time ha

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fletch wrote: »

My first triathlon and my first Triathy....I'll be the one on the hybrid bike possibly wearing a 3mm surfing short wetsuit, if my Tri wetsuit doesn't arrive in time ha

Which race are you doing?

fletch

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Which race are you doing?

The Sprint.

fletch

Ordered my wetsuit a week ago from Wiggle and they still haven't dispatched it so looks like it won't be arriving on time. I already have a 3mm short wetsuit...will I be okay doing it in that?

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fletch wrote: »

Ordered my wetsuit a week ago from Wiggle and they still haven't dispatched it so looks like it won't be arriving on time. I already have a 3mm short wetsuit...will I be okay doing it in that?

Which suit did you order from Wiggle?

fletch

The Orca TRN Wetsuit and FREE Zoggs Tri Vision Mask. It was one of the cheapest on the site so if I decide I like triathlons I might invest in something better

miller82

fletch wrote: »

The Orca TRN Wetsuit and FREE Zoggs Tri Vision Mask. It was one of the cheapest on the site so if I decide I like triathlons I might invest in something better

jesus that seems like a really good deal. is it bottom of the ladder when it comes to Orca ? (no offence, mine is far from fancy, just curious)

fletch

miller82 wrote: »

jesus that seems like a really good deal. is it bottom of the ladder when it comes to Orca ? (no offence, mine is far from fancy, just curious)

No idea tbh...I presume it is their budget range but I don't care. I doubt being a noob I would notice much of a difference. Reviews seem decent enough too

sconhome

fletch wrote: »

No idea tbh...I presume it is their budget range but I don't care. I doubt being a noob I would notice much of a difference. Reviews seem decent enough too

Not to have a go or cause disappointment, so please don't take this the wrong way.

The Orca TRN is a training wetsuit. It is deliberately designed by Orca to be create some drag and feel heavier than a standard racing wetsuit. The idea being that by forcing you to work harder in training it should transfer to better race day performance in a more specific triathlon wetsuit.

It is not be the best suit for a first timer to triathlon as your swim technique may suffer as a result. It is aimed at triathletes who have a fairly decent higher range wetsuit that want something bombproof for training either in the open water or in a a pool.

Having said that have a great day enjoy your race. All going well you will enjoy it and decide to upgrade your suit, in which case you have a decent training suit in reserve. Welcome to tri!

darragh_k

amphkingwest wrote: »

Not to have a go or cause disappointment, so please don't take this the wrong way.

The Orca TRN is a training wetsuit. It is deliberately designed by Orca to be create some drag and feel heavier than a standard racing wetsuit. The idea being that by forcing you to work harder in training it should transfer to better race day performance in a more specific triathlon wetsuit.

It is not be the best suit for a first timer to triathlon as your swim technique may suffer as a result. It is aimed at triathletes who have a fairly decent higher range wetsuit that want something bombproof for training either in the open water or in a a pool.

Having said that have a great day enjoy your race. All going well you will enjoy it and decide to upgrade your suit, in which case you have a decent training suit in reserve. Welcome to tri!

Hi there..

Which IS the best Orca entry level suit then?

mirrormatrix

Orca wise, think their entry level is the S4. Seems a pretty decent suit. If you're new to tri though, just pick up the cheapest one you can find that fits you well and feels comfortable (and that your shoulder rotation isn't impeded).

I bought the Orca Kaisei on Wiggle last year for about 90 quid. It was my first season so wanted something cheap in case I decided to pack it all in after the first race! The stitching on it was crap, but a bucketload of black witch sorted that out. Was very pleased with it overall. In my mind, in terms of money gaining you time you're much better off chucking the few extra quid into the bike than into a fancy wetsuit.

darragh_k

thanks for the advice..

have a bike so just looking for a suit

as I'm doing TryLaois as my first race, i guess i don't need a suit for that if the swimming is in the pool,... do people still wear swimsuits indoor?

makes the swim easier because of buoyancy?

elvis jones

darragh_k wrote: »

thanks for the advice..

have a bike so just looking for a suit

as I'm doing TryLaois as my first race, i guess i don't need a suit for that if the swimming is in the pool,... do people still wear swimsuits indoor?

makes the swim easier because of buoyancy?

You mean wetsuits ? no not worn indoors