Which two piece tops are designed for the swim? In other words, which two piece tops are designed to perform throughout all three disciplines (when on chooses not to wear a wetsuit, doesn’t want to change clothes, roll the top down into the shorts, etc.)? The Speedo is an obvious choice, but I’m hoping for other recommendations.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Hannulink has some full-zip tops that would go on very easily in T1. Wouldn’t have to pull it over the head or try to roll it up.
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I think you might be hard-pressed to find anything of this sort…the reason that BlueSeventy and other companies make the Skinsuits for non-wetsuit legal swims…Most tri tops either have a packet in the back (aka water parachute), or probably have more drag in the water than just your skin (not sure how Chewbacca would do though). I would go with the previous post and instead look at tops that are easy to put on in T1, or buy yourself a skinsuit to go over whatever top you pick…A good excuse to buy more gear is always welcome!
I’ve had good luck with the Craft Training Top. I’ve swam with it under a wetsuit (which is what I’ll be doing again this weekend) and just by itself. If there were any water parachute issues, I didn’t notice them. The back is made out of a different kind of material and the pockets are very streamlined.
You can check it out here: http://www.triathletesports.com/2007-Craft-Men-s-Tri-Training-Short-Top-p/u199614.htm
Standard caveat: I’m not affiliated with either company.
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Skinfit have a two-piece teflon tri combo
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