whats the difference between a 3/2 wetsuit for surfing and a tri specific wetsuit?
flexibility and bouyancy
tri suit is a lot more flexible in legs and especially arms. Shoulders are less restrictive which is really important during a long swim. Also floatation is different with the tri suit floating you more in you butt and legs to get you in the proper swim position.
Other small things as well, tri suit is faster off, different neck seal, different neoprene, etc. etc.
if you are borrowing a suit for a race maybe consider a surf suit if you are desperate. if you are buying one don’t go there at all, buy a cheap suit from www.wetsuits.com if you are strapped for cash.
Panel cut is different, bouyancy level is different and the tri suits use a greater variation of thicknesses and quality neoprene. a surfing one would be ok for a one off but you’ll feel it when you stagger out of the water. If in doubt see if you can hire a tri suit.
if you are buying one don’t go there at all, buy a cheap suit from www.wetsuits.com if you are strapped for cash.
I think this is the link that Tai meant to post: www.wetsuit.com (Promotion wetsuits)
I have a surf wetsuit, I was just wondering if I was going to have to cough up for another one. So I guess I am. Thanks all.