Wet Suits
Triathlon wet suits are designed with state-of-the-art materials to help athletes get in and out of the water quickly, efficiently and of course to keep them warm. Triathlon wet suits are much more than the normal wet suit employed by divers, used simply to slow heat loss underwater.
Slick Finish Materials
Designed specifically for athletic competition, their first priority is to keep a competitive swimmer on top of the water, reducing drag and stalling muscle fatigue. This enables the swimmer to race faster and for longer periods of time. Furthermore, the rubber used on the outside of the wet suit has a slick finish to imitate the scales of a fish as closely as possible. Modern wetsuits can dramatically reduce the difference between weaker swimmers and stronger swimmers, not only in speed, but also in all-around efficiency.
Energy Saving Suits
The triathlon wet suit enables a competitor to spend less energy on the first leg of the competition, allowing them to reserve energy for the other two legs in the race. Unlike other wetsuits, the texture of the construction fabric is slick, allowing the athlete to slide through the water with the greatest of ease. For this reason, triathlon wet suits should not be used for any other sporting event, especially surfing, since the material is fragile and the fabric can easily tear when it comes into contact with sandy surfaces.
Easy To Slip In & Out Of
Triathlon wet suits are also made to be donned and taken off quickly and easily, allowing the athlete to save precious minutes during the transition periods between each stage of the race. At AW Cycles we stock the complete range of wetsuits from market leaders 2XU, who produce the fastest suits available. For advice on how to fit a wetsuit, go to our clothing buyers guide or contact the team and speak to one of our experts.