Hey STers,
Just wanted to get some thoughts on a 2 piece kit vs. a tri-suit. I’m relatively new to the sport, and have always used a 2 piece, but was thinking of getting a suit. Would appreciate hearing about the pluses and minuses of each.
Thanks!
As a clarification, I’m a dude, so I’m not talking about bikini vs. one piece woman’s bathing suit…
For me, the issue comes down to bathroom breaks. If you can’t hold it long enough, or can’t loosen up enough to pee in your pants while moving, you will benefit from a two piece suit, as they are easier to deal with than the one piece suit when peeling down.
A tight fitting suit is faster on the bike. I have desoto’s one piece and it’s the only thing I race in.
A proper fitting one-piece suit will be much better for swimming when wetsuits cannot be used. Swimming in a two-piece is adding a parachute.
If you can wear a wetsuit, go with the suit that is the most comfortable. The bathroom break issue noted above is valid but I can usually get my one-piece down to my waist in a few seconds if needed.