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![]() Ok, I managed my first few Sprints in a Trisuit, and have now changed over to TI crawl/freestyle, which I love BTW. I want to do longer Triathlons next year, and have about done losing weight, are there any wetsuits that are particularly TI friendly or endorsed?
I have noted many spouting virtual pull buoy technology and I was under the impression that I should stay away from those? I was thinking Blue Seventy or 2XU (though 2XU has Rollbar tech) I am neutrally buoyant, so I do sink a bit naturally when not using my feet, so a bit of wetsuit buoyancy would be good. Fellow triathletes/openwater swimmers please help! ![]() |
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![]() I did my tris in a tri suit as well and sometimes a ridiculous shortie surfing thing. Then I finally go a real wetsuit and everything I learned at TI melded nicely with the suit. Mine is an Xterra Vortex which was is on sale. You will not believe the sweet feeling of swimming TI in a wetsuit.
BTW, anyone going to Maho for the Open Water Clinic? |
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![]() OK, it's the newbie "problem child" again.....I just used a wet suit for the first time in the pool to see what it would be like and.......DISASTER! At least it seemed like it. I bought a Blue Seventy size S and I am on the lower end of the size spec. I'm 5'-5", 145lb and the spec size goes from 5'-4" to 5'-9" and 141-165lbs. Well, buoyancy is absolutely great! No problem with balance now. However, my heart rate jumped by 10bpm just wearing it and also swimming as well. I could not believe how tight it made my chest feel. I felt like I couldn't get a full breath. Slipping through the water was great but I felt like I was always struggling even WITH a finis snorkel. Spearing was a little more difficult and for the first time ever trying TI my shoulders are a little sore from the extra resistance from the suit I assume. I have never gotten sore before even after 90 laps.
I guess I just started to freak out thinking about 2.4 mi and actually got really discouraged. I assume it is something that I just have to get used to and will? My entire Sept. 12th Ironman (140.6) rests upon my ability to pull the swim off. I knew it was going to be my most difficult challenge so I'm not about to quit but it IS a big chunk to bite off! Last edited by Manofword : 12-22-2009 at 01:45 PM. |
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![]() I'm told by people who use wetsuits on a regular basis, that they do loosen up a bit after you've worn them a few times. It might be necessary to do a few more swims in them to get used to it.
They aren't something most people can simply put on and go swimming in, as I observed on my first Swimtrek tour. One gal abandoned hers on the very first swim, she hated it so much. September 12 is still a long ways off. You've probably got time to get used to it and loosen it up a bit. ![]() |
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Rhoda is right, September is a long way off and you have plenty of time to adjust to the suit if you go that route. I still say go with out it. To my knowledge, the race is not one during the swim. By the way, where is this Ironman taking place? |
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![]() I'm new to wetsuits also, but agree that they do loosen up over time. Do swims in the suit & it tends to conform to your body. And you get more used to the feeling of being in the suit. I got an Xterra last year & biggest problem for me was sighting. The buoyancy in the legs helped my normally poor stroke a lot, though I almost felt my head was being held down during my 'sighting breaths'.
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OK, I've worn it a number of times and it HAS loosened up to a point that it doesn't bother me any more. I have a problem with buoyancy and there is no way that I would attempt a swim that long w/o a wetsuit. If I get tired or have problems all I have to do is lay there and rest! LOL This Ironman is taking place in Sandusky, OH at Cedar Point amusement park. It's a Revolution3 event. I've also registered for the Oly event in Knoxville, TN in May just to give me a flavor of the whole deal. |
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![]() Wetsuit update: It is loosing up and making it easier to swim. However, today I wore a "shorty" 3/4 wetsuit I've used for diving. It is a bit bigger, lets some water in, and is not near as smooth on the outside as my Tri wetsuit. Using it cost me :20 in 100m at normal effort. The type of suit makes a big difference. Also, due to the suit not being as constrictive, my heat rate dropped 10-15bpm with the same effort.
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I don't think it makes too much difference what they say as far as virtual pull buoy tech goes. Your legs are going to be more buoyant in a full wetsuit probably no matter the model. And you do have to get used to this by practicing in the suit. It's quite a bit different not having to adjust as much (very much?) for your legs sinking. TI principles still apply, though. Hope you find one you like! |
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