Tips on using a wetsuit and triathlon swim success.
Swimming in open water, with or without a wetsuit, can be a great experience but should always be done with safety in mind. Swimming safely in open water will give you peace of mind, making your hobby even more enjoyable. During triathlon events, there are usually many lifeguards and safety boats in the water, making … Read more
Since the order of events in a triathlon is always the same — swim, bike, and run, in that order — the beginning of a triathlon always involves the swim start. However, triathlon swim starts can vary from race to race, and over time you will likely encounter several different starting approaches. There are a … Read more
Swimming in the open water of a triathlon can be challenging, but it can also be a thrill once you gain the confidence, technique, and conditioning to do it well. In addition to the physical challenge, the mental barrier of swimming in open water can be a major factor to deal with. In fact, our unscientific surveys … Read more
How long a wetsuit lasts depends largely on how well you take care of it, and the quality of the wetsuit in the first place. On average, a good wetsuit from a quality manufacturer should last anywhere from 4 years to 10 years or more, depending on heavily you use it. A cheaper brand wetsuit … Read more
Kids’ triathlons are gaining in popularity, with many races occurring in locations that may warrant a wetsuit for the child racer. As a general rule of thumb, water temperatures dictate if a wetsuit is needed, and wetsuits can be useful all the way up to water temps of 78 degrees. That means that races occurring … Read more
Orca has been cranking out great wetsuits for a few years, and at any race you will see a good representation of triathletes donned in their Orca suits. The Orca Alpha is their top-of-the-line wetsuit, a great model topping off a solid top-to-bottom lineup. The Alpha is popular, and for good reason. Here, will give … Read more
When it comes to triathlon gear, there are a few age-old either/or questions that get asked constantly, and are continuously open for debate. Tri bike or road bike? Socks or no socks? And when it comes to wetsuit, that question is full-sleeve or sleeveless? The easy answer is that it depends, but most triathletes who … Read more
The team at the Triathlon Wetsuit Store not only competes in triathlons, but we are loyal race volunteers as well. One of the important jobs that we have done many times is to setup and monitor a triathlon swim race course. As with any race course, being in charge of a swim involves making sure … Read more
As of January 1, 2013, the USA Triathlon governing body (USAT) has a new wetsuit rule for all USAT-sanctioned races. If you are a triathlete or race director, it will be important to understand how this new rule affects you. The new rule is pretty simple: No wetsuit worn can have a thickness of more … Read more
For triathletes focused on their first open water swim, many questions often exist. What should be the swim strategy? How do you handle choppy water or difficult crowds? What is transition 1 like? Sometimes, even the more basic questions need to be answered first, such as “what do you wear under the wetsuit?” Our thorough article on triathlon … Read more
