I did my first Ironman distance swim in an Oneil 6mm windsurfing wetsuit. It took almost 5min to get it off and was probably illegal but I don't think I got any unfair advantage off it... 😁
I’m in my first full season doing triathlon and I am enjoying my setup- Roka comp II sleeveless. I also bought some arm sleeves, booties, and a neoprene swim cap off of amazon. All of this makes me able to pick out what is right based on water temperature and to have a freed up shoulder for mobility. Thanks for the content GTN! Love the channel!
For the last piece of Triathlon gear was the wet suit. Many sleepless nights regarding fit. Finally bit the bullet and got a Billibong. Now I had to order on line and from the States so returns are going to be a pain if I got to send back. they said it should take about 10 to 15 minutes to put on and they were not wrong. It was snug but I was able to move quite nice. Why is it so hard to buy gear for this sport? I thought it was going to be an easy sport for an old guy like me. Thanks for the video, just a bit late.
Great video! :) I had to opt for an eBay wetsuit (Quintana Roo that I hope fits) due to the gargantuan costs of purchasing all equipment for an ironman. Fingers crossed it has buoyancy in the hips/legs! Maybe I can buy a new one next year that is more exact to my needs.
Great video...... I want to buy a wetsuit and get into open water swimming!!! Can you also do a video on safety buoys to swim with like so to be seen........????
Hahaha! I literally bought my first triathlon wetsuit last week! Previously, I was using a surfing wetsuit that was too big for me. Made for easy on/off, but gosh did it fill up with water! I would like to remind everyone to check your local triathlon rules in regard to what kind of wetsuit is legal for the conditions you’re racing in. I’m curious whether the added buoyancy in the legs is legal. I was under the impression that you can’t have any extra floatation.
Which wetsuit I recommend for swimming in cold water in unheated, open-air, and non-winterized swimming pools in Canada, specially in fall, winter, and spring seasons. Can be a surfing wetsuit, diving wetsuit or swimming/triathlon wetsuit to meet my needs?
I just completed my first triathlon on Sunday and had a question: Do you suggest wearing a tri-suit under a wet-suit? It worked OK but wondering if you recommend something different to improve transition time, avoid damaging the integrity of the wetsuit, etc.? Thanks, keep doing what you're doing!
I mean you kind of have to unless you want to do the rest of the triathlon in the wetsuit as well. I also dont see how transition time would be improved if you would have to take the wetsuit off and put on another thing instead of just getting of the wetsuit. Congrats on your first tri!
I have now subscribed . . . . did lots of triathlons years ago and had my Predator 2 in 2005 for Ironman . . . not a frequent performer since hence no upgrade but starting to get keen again so need an upgrade - any recommendation most welcome (I’m not a great swimmer - but ok)
I’m a decent swimmer - having swum competition when younger my problem with the Tri suits is my shape I am 5’9’’ tall and a 46-47’’ chest and 13st 2lbs I’m looking for a suit to use over the winter just to keep fit . Any recommendations on which one’s would be worth checking I really would appreciate it. My existing suit is a medium and significantly restricts my shoulders and looking back to when I bought it was not aware of how would effect when doing cold sea swimming.
Hi GTN, would you consider making a video comparing jogging vs sprinting? I've been considering swapping over to sprinting but wanted some professional advice first. Cheers
Is it a good or bad idea to use a swimming wetsuit for water sports as well? I am just starting some windsurfing but would like to carry on swimming as well. Will it be an issue to wear the same wetsuit for both?
Although I am new to open water triathlon. I can answer that because I surf. The 'rub' is on the wear parts and thickness to keep you warm. A tri wetsuit for windsurfing would probably be OK (depending on warmth) as you are essentially standing up most of the time, but it wouldn't be for surfing. On a surf board you rub quite a lot on the elbows, belly and especially thighs and knees. I tri suit suit would probably last a week if you use it for surfing.
@@perro0076 Thank you so much for your help that is super useful! I have been using it for both and it has lasted well so far so I think it will be okay to keep going. But thank you so much for your help
What kind of wetsuit do you wear? Let us know 🏊♂️
I will like to get one of these suits
O'Neil Reactor 2 haha defo not optimal but I kinda love it!
Orca S6 for training and Orca Equip for racing :) love them both
Orca alfa omega! 😁 🌞
A brown one
I'm looking for a wetsuit that has an onboard motor. A very informative article thanks for posting this. No excuses SBR
I did my first Ironman distance swim in an Oneil 6mm windsurfing wetsuit. It took almost 5min to get it off and was probably illegal but I don't think I got any unfair advantage off it... 😁
Haha i didn’t find it a problem either swimming in my winter surfing suit.i was wearing it in the summer and never found it a problem 😂
Very useful. Have been thinking about buying a wetsuit for years. Thanks GTN!
I’m in my first full season doing triathlon and I am enjoying my setup- Roka comp II sleeveless. I also bought some arm sleeves, booties, and a neoprene swim cap off of amazon. All of this makes me able to pick out what is right based on water temperature and to have a freed up shoulder for mobility.
Thanks for the content GTN! Love the channel!
For the last piece of Triathlon gear was the wet suit. Many sleepless nights regarding fit. Finally bit the bullet and got a Billibong. Now I had to order on line and from the States so returns are going to be a pain if I got to send back. they said it should take about 10 to 15 minutes to put on and they were not wrong. It was snug but I was able to move quite nice. Why is it so hard to buy gear for this sport? I thought it was going to be an easy sport for an old guy like me. Thanks for the video, just a bit late.
Great video! :) I had to opt for an eBay wetsuit (Quintana Roo that I hope fits) due to the gargantuan costs of purchasing all equipment for an ironman. Fingers crossed it has buoyancy in the hips/legs! Maybe I can buy a new one next year that is more exact to my needs.
Without including a 2 piece wetsuit, you left out a crucial fitting option for lots of people.
Great video...... I want to buy a wetsuit and get into open water swimming!!! Can you also do a video on safety buoys to swim with like so to be seen........????
Hahaha! I literally bought my first triathlon wetsuit last week! Previously, I was using a surfing wetsuit that was too big for me. Made for easy on/off, but gosh did it fill up with water! I would like to remind everyone to check your local triathlon rules in regard to what kind of wetsuit is legal for the conditions you’re racing in. I’m curious whether the added buoyancy in the legs is legal. I was under the impression that you can’t have any extra floatation.
Which wetsuit I recommend for swimming in cold water in unheated, open-air, and non-winterized swimming pools in Canada, specially in fall, winter, and spring seasons. Can be a surfing wetsuit, diving wetsuit or swimming/triathlon wetsuit to meet my needs?
I just completed my first triathlon on Sunday and had a question: Do you suggest wearing a tri-suit under a wet-suit? It worked OK but wondering if you recommend something different to improve transition time, avoid damaging the integrity of the wetsuit, etc.? Thanks, keep doing what you're doing!
I mean you kind of have to unless you want to do the rest of the triathlon in the wetsuit as well. I also dont see how transition time would be improved if you would have to take the wetsuit off and put on another thing instead of just getting of the wetsuit.
Congrats on your first tri!
I've only ever used a sleeveless. I didn't like the restrictions on my arms.
I have now subscribed . . . . did lots of triathlons years ago and had my Predator 2 in 2005 for Ironman . . . not a frequent performer since hence no upgrade but starting to get keen again so need an upgrade - any recommendation most welcome (I’m not a great swimmer - but ok)
Very helpful, thanks
Jolly Good information
A lot of people seem to be saying that Orca wetsuits tear very easily and quickly.
How do you take off a front zip wetsuit from your shoulders? I'm a 60-year old woman with slight bursitis.
I like the orca alpha but dam that thing is so expensive for a wetsuit
I’m a decent swimmer - having swum competition when younger my problem with the Tri suits is my shape I am 5’9’’ tall and a 46-47’’ chest and 13st 2lbs I’m looking for a suit to use over the winter just to keep fit . Any recommendations on which one’s would be worth checking I really would appreciate it. My existing suit is a medium and significantly restricts my shoulders and looking back to when I bought it was not aware of how would effect when doing cold sea swimming.
Hi GTN, would you consider making a video comparing jogging vs sprinting? I've been considering swapping over to sprinting but wanted some professional advice first. Cheers
How do you do up the inverse orca alpha 2021 zipper by yourself???
Is it a good or bad idea to use a swimming wetsuit for water sports as well? I am just starting some windsurfing but would like to carry on swimming as well. Will it be an issue to wear the same wetsuit for both?
Although I am new to open water triathlon. I can answer that because I surf. The 'rub' is on the wear parts and thickness to keep you warm. A tri wetsuit for windsurfing would probably be OK (depending on warmth) as you are essentially standing up most of the time, but it wouldn't be for surfing. On a surf board you rub quite a lot on the elbows, belly and especially thighs and knees. I tri suit suit would probably last a week if you use it for surfing.
@@perro0076 Thank you so much for your help that is super useful! I have been using it for both and it has lasted well so far so I think it will be okay to keep going. But thank you so much for your help
How to choose wetsuit...... Buy cheapest one
This may be a stupid question but can you float fully in a tri wetsuit
yes
I always seem to get small splits in my arm pits on my wetsuit, is there a obvious reason for this?
Drag more inn. It's stretch material
How do you guy enjoy open water swimming
It's always cold. I bring a bottle of hot water
From swimming type … the cheapest.