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First OW wetsuit

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  • 02-02-2016 3:46pm
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    db76
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭


    Hi all, looking for advice on buying my first wetsuit - suitable for beginner & not too expensive. Plan on doing some ow triathlons this year and need some help as so many options.


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    MalDoc
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭MalDoc


    db76 wrote: »
    Hi all, looking for advice on buying my first wetsuit - suitable for beginner & not too expensive. Plan on doing some ow triathlons this year and need some help as so many options.

    If I was buying a first wetsuit again...

    http://www.wiggle.com/dhb-wetsuit-1/

    Any dhb gear I've bought has been very good quality for the price.


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    joey100
    Registered Users Posts: 3,425 ✭✭✭joey100


    For your first wetsuit I'd recommend something you can try on. Sizing charts can work but you want to make sure the wetsuit fits, a good fitting entry level wetsuit is probably better than a top end wetsuit that doesn't fit. Wheelworx, base2race, cyclesuperstore and swimzone in the NAC all have wetsuits in stock, last time I was in them. Base2Race are the only shop I know in Dublin that if you ring in advance can book a bit of time in their endless pool to see how the suit works for you. Tend to push Zerod suits though, but if these work for you it's all good.


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    db76
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭db76


    I have been looking at this one http://www.activinstinct.com/triathlon/wetsuits/mens/zoot-mens-z-force-1-0-wetsuit/ any opinions??


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    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    db76 wrote: »
    Hi all, looking for advice on buying my first wetsuit ...
    1. Set your budget reasonable to expect a spend of €180-280
    2. How much use will it get?
    3. Get fitted.

    There are many different brands of suits with many different qualities of neoprene. Buy something that has a decent warranty cover or from a reputable store that will look after you if anything goes wrong.

    Spending a lot does not mean the suit is right, spending a little more than your budget may get you better value in the long run.

    If a complete beginner you will prefer lots of buoyancy and not be too worried about degrees of flexibility.

    If a seasoned pool swimmer more flexibility and balanced buoyancy is better.

    If a good swimmer you are looking for a second skin with neutral buoyancy and you just blew your budget!!


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