Which Wetsuit Should I Buy For Triathlon? | How To Choose A Wetsuit For Swimming

Whether you’re new to triathlon and open water swimming, or an old hand at it, choosing a new wetsuit can be a minefield. There are so many choices, all offering different benefits. So, which do you choose? Well today, we’re here to help!

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What kind of wetsuit do you wear? Let us know 🏊‍♂️

[richardkennard]

I'm looking for a wetsuit that has an onboard motor. A very informative article thanks for posting this. No excuses SBR

[MrTigerlilly]

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... 😁

[SBoots]

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.

[joemoya]

Without including a 2 piece wetsuit, you left out a crucial fitting option for lots of people.

[jonathanwalterrosasyanguez]

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?

[jascollinscork]

Great 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

[PackBackerTom]

Very useful. Have been thinking about buying a wetsuit for years. Thanks GTN!

[seannaccarelli]

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!

[suttonfarms]

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.

[marytapioca]

How do you take off a front zip wetsuit from your shoulders? I'm a 60-year old woman with slight bursitis.

[lornarowland]

How do you do up the inverse orca alpha 2021 zipper by yourself???

[briantreadwell]

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)

[zlinky]

A lot of people seem to be saying that Orca wetsuits tear very easily and quickly.

[eagleironic]

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.

[bauerjack]

I like the orca alpha but dam that thing is so expensive for a wetsuit

[robertclarkson]

I've only ever used a sleeveless. I didn't like the restrictions on my arms.

[geogo]

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!

[robertmilner]

This may be a stupid question but can you float fully in a tri wetsuit

[andrewpittphotography]

I always seem to get small splits in my arm pits on my wetsuit, is there a obvious reason for this?