Common theory is that sleeves are faster, anyone seen any solid data to back this up? I know Tom has some self times posted on his site that show them to be faster, anyone else?
I think it depends on how cold of water you will be swimming in. That is what made my decision.
My dirt cheap wetsuit that was made for waterskiing (I think) is quite restrictive in the arms. I’m assuming and hoping that tri wetsuits are very forgiving in that sense so you aren’t constantly fighting the rubber?
Sleeves restricted my recovery as well as putting strain on my shoulders.
Sleeveless is the way to go…much faster in the water, IMHO.
No sleeves for me…