What wetsuits do pro triathletes use?

Level 1: Entry Level Wetsuits

• Recommended Model: Blueseventy Sprint.
• Runner Up: ROKA Maverick II Comp.
• Recommended Model: Xterra Vortex.
• Recommended Model: Blueseventy Helix.
• Below Entry-Level: Not Ready for Prime Time.

What’s the most buoyant wetsuit?

Orca 3.8 – Extreme Support The 3.8 wetsuit is going to give you maximum buoyancy in the water – customized by gender, whilst still being super flexible. This gender-specific buoyancy allows for more balanced buoyancy, while 1.5mm 40 cell shoulders and under-arm panels give ultimate stretch where you need it most.

How thick should my wetsuit be for a triathlon?

USAT, ITU and WTC (Ironman) have rules restricting the thickness of the wetsuit to no more than 5mm. Most brands will put the thickest rubber on the front torso and legs to give the heaviest areas of your body the most buoyancy. Thinner rubber (1.5-2mm) at the shoulders allows for greater flexibility and arm speed.

Are Huub good wetsuits?

In the water, the HUUB Archimedes II 3.5 wetsuit feels buoyant and fast, much faster than previous suits of a similar price point. Over an Olympic Tri distance, I’ve seen as much as 2mins drop off my time – which I feel has come from the performance (and fit) of the Archimedes.

What is the best wetsuit for ocean swimming?

What is the best wetsuit for open-water swimming?

• Best overall wetsuit: Orca Openwater Core Hi-Vis Wetsuit.
• Best women’s wetsuit for flexibility: Zone3 Azure Women’s Wetsuit.
• Best men’s wetsuit for beginners: Zone3 Azure Men’s Wetsuit.
• Best wetsuit for strong swimmers: Orca Openwater Core TRN.

Can you use any wetsuit for triathlon?

So, the answer is yes – you can legally race in a surf wetsuit as long as it’s 5mm in thickness or under, but you might get a bit hot or lose energy with each stroke compared to the race-focused triathlon suit.

Is DHB wetsuit a good brand?

The manufacturer dhb description of Hydron: “Redesigned for 2020, dhb’s best-selling wetsuit delivers increased flexibility, exceptional buoyancy and unbeatable value – perfect for athletes new to open-water swimming and triathlon. Rigorous testing has gone into making this suit a great fit.”

Do triathlon wetsuits help you float?

The short answer is yes, it does – but not as much as a life jacket. They might assist in flotation, but do not outright provide it. Whatever activity you use a wetsuit for, they’ll help you float – and keep you warm while doing it.

How thick is the Huub wetsuit?

4MM UPPER AND LOWER BODY MATERIAL THICKNESS Our 4:4 wetsuits are for the stronger swimmers who already have a great horizontal position and do not need the redistributed buoyancy of a 3:5 wetsuit.

Do Huub wetsuits come up small?

Will it loosen? A wetsuit should fit fairly tightly. When trying the wetsuit on for the first time, you might even think it is too small. However, as you wear the wetsuit more, it will almost mould to your body and become more flexible in the areas where you require more flexibility.

Where can I buy the best triathlon wetsuits for sale?

In fact, when you shop the triathlon wetsuit sale at Wetsuit Wearhouse, you’ll enjoy remarkably low prices on some of the best triathlon wetsuits available from the industry’s most trusted brands like NeoSport and blueseventy.

When can I wear a wetsuit in a USAT event?

Age group participants in a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event may use wetsuits without penalty when the water temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit or below. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees, age group participants may wear a wetsuit but will not be eligible for prizes or awards.

Is the orca core the best triathlon wetsuit?

Though ORca is ostensibly a brand built on the premise of providing the best triathlon equipment available, they still dabble in similar and related sporting equipment as well. In this case, the Orca Core is actually a swim-run wetsuit. This provides some benefits, but one of the more interesting features in that it has a built-in whistle.

What is the Aquaman triathlon wetsuit made of?

The wetsuit is made with Metal Cell technology which is unique to Aquaman Triathlon products. This means that the wetsuit was designed with neoprene on the inside and outside. And, to polish off the suit, it is treated with SCS to make it feel and perform smoothly in the water and when it comes it touches your skin.