Without a wetsuit

Triathlon Forum
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How much do the pockets on the back of the top affect swimming speed? At first I thought they would increase the drag a lot.

I’ve tried it out in training, and I was 1.5 min slower over 2100m than I was last week with a wetsuit. So I figured it doesn’t slow me down to the point where it would be benificial to swim without it and put in on in T1. I still want the pockets to put stuff in for the bike.

So I’m only really looking for second opininons. What are your experiences on the issue?

It’s a HIM BTW.

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Are you talking about a form-fitting tri top or a big baggy bike jersey? If it’s a tri top, wear it in the water. I’ve tried to put a tight top on in T1, when I’m wet, and it’s nearly impossible.

-C