Hi. First time poster… going to be doing my first Ironman 70.3 at Haines in Dec. This is my first season and first time stepping up to this distance (more than a little nervous). My question is does anyone know what kind of gear is usually available to buy at the athlete village? Helmet / Wetsuits / Trisuits? My local store (east coast) is out for the season otherwise I would’ve bought before I go… any ideas welcomed
Plenty of time to save big and use the classified section here. Last year I did that race was 2018. You could get all the items you listed from the vendors they had then.
The race expo is never the time to buy a helmet, wetsuit, shoes, or kit for the race.
It’s a great time to buy the gear … For your next race.
I’d use Amazon, ebay, classifieds, Facebook to get what you need for the race and if you want to try a new kit or helmet or whatever then sure buy at the expo for your next race so you have time to try out.
The only things I buy at the expo to use AT the same race is nutrition (that has already been tested) and CO2 cartridges. Anything else I leave in the car/suitcase till I get home.
Yeah you’ll be able to find these things at the race but I would look at the classifieds here or do some online shopping with coupon codes. You’re gonna want to try out whatever you buy before the race. Haines City is good. I raced last year. Flat bike/run but it got pretty hot so practice with nutrition & have your pacing dialed in!