Wetsuit questions

Triathlon Forum
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I don’t own a wetsuit and have never swam in one. This is my first tri season and I can probably make it through without one but I’m toying with buying one. I will be a MOP finisher at best so a a minute or two in time savings versus spending hundreds of dollars make this a hard decision. I need some advice.

  1. I’m a pretty strong swimmer. I ride fairly high in the water and body position is not a limiter for me. I can see how a wetsuit would be a big help to a weaker swimmer but how much does wearing a wetsuit help a good swimmer?

  2. Is there a particular brand or style that is better suited to a strong swimmer?

  3. Does anyone know of anyplace in Michigan were I might be able to rent a suit? There is one race I am doing this summer which might have cold water so if I could, I’d like to have suit for that race but put off a full fledged investment until next summer since I have already blown my budget for the year (and next year’s too but who’s counting.)

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Rent a suit first from someone on-line if you cannot find any one local. I am pretty sure Inside Out sports does a national program or try calling Nytro I think they might as well. You will be surprised at how much help a wetsuit helps with but if you get around to buying make sure to try out at least 2-3 brands before you think you have it figured out. If not try calling the manufcters, I got a great deal on a last years model by e mailing them…good luck