Just getting into Triathlons. I'm starting with sprints. I signed up for one in August but it was cancelled. Plan to do two next year. Trying to figure out all the options and buying stuff without going bankrupt. I've got the bike stuff taken care of and runners are not a problem. It's the swim stuff that has me confused.
In our area, it seems most events are wetsuit swims so I will invest in one. I don't think I need a speedsuit right now as it seems it's just for swimming when wetsuits aren't allowed. Is that correct?
What about a one piece tri-suit? I don't get it. Is it for swimming in when wet/speed suits aren't allowed/needed? Can I just use tri bike shorts for the swim (under the wetsuit when its called for) and use my sleeveless cycling jersey that I can put on after the ride? I know that's not pro but I'm far from pro.
In our area, it seems most events are wetsuit swims so I will invest in one. I don't think I need a speedsuit right now as it seems it's just for swimming when wetsuits aren't allowed. Is that correct?
What about a one piece tri-suit? I don't get it. Is it for swimming in when wet/speed suits aren't allowed/needed? Can I just use tri bike shorts for the swim (under the wetsuit when its called for) and use my sleeveless cycling jersey that I can put on after the ride? I know that's not pro but I'm far from pro.