What is the best swimskin for a triathlon?
The Roka Viper is known as the gold standard in swimskins. It’s one of the most widely used swimskins in the triathlon world. It’s known for its durable water-repellent finish, hydrophobic fabric, and fully compressive fit. Swimskins are a must-have for warm-water swims. They provide real, measurable speed for those races where wetsuits aren’t allowed due to safety rules (overheating in warm water in a wetsuit is a real thing). At face value, swimskins are just that: a skin. Unlike a wetsuit, swimskins offer no floatation benefit.
Do you wear anything under a swimskin?
You wear the swim skin over your trisuit. It’s perfectly fine to complete a triathlon wearing swim wear for the swim, changing into cycling kit for the bike and then changing into running kit to finish. But for comfort and to save time between the triathlon disciplines, we’d recommend wearing a tri suit.Q: What should I wear to my first triathlon? A: For your first triathlon, you might want to wear a triathlon suit or tri shorts and a cycling jersey. Don’t forget to wear a sports bra if needed!You should wear a bra under your tri suit or running vest. You should be running in a well fitted and supportive sports bra, not a tight crop top (see links below).Normally no underwear is worn under the triathlon suit. It is important that trisuits are close to the body and have a good fit to ensure optimal performance and support.
Is a swimskin better than a wetsuit for a triathlon?
Although it won’t provide you the buoyancy of a wetsuit, the swimskin will provide compression and hydrodynamic features that propel you through the water at a pace faster than swimming in a trisuit alone. Many iron-distance pros at Kona or Nice are known for sporting this option. These suits also come in varying thicknesses depending on the water temperature. It’s worth noting that the US Navy SEALs have access to a wide range of specialized equipment and gear, including wetsuits, which can vary depending on the specific mission or training scenario.For water temperatures ranging from 60°F to 65°F (15. C to 18. C), many swimmers will wear a wetsuit to prevent their core body temperature from dropping too quickly. For those venturing into colder waters (50°F to 59°F or 10°C to 15°C), a thicker wetsuit is required for adequate protection.
What is the difference between a wetsuit and a swimskin?
A swimskin is thinner than a triathlon wetsuit and will only offer a little added buoyancy or warmth. It will often be sleeveless or will have short sleeves on the arms, and will reach down to the knees on the legs. The zipper will be located on the rear to further reduce frontal drag. For many women, the simplest and most common choice is to wear nothing under their wetsuit. This option ensures: Maximum flexibility: No extra fabric to bunch up or restrict movement. Streamlined fit: Allows the wetsuit to conform closely to the body as it was designed for better insulation.This is a practice known as going commando. Because of the wetsuit’s tight fit, wearing anything under it can feel unpleasant at times. Wearing nothing between your wetsuit and your skin reduces the quantity of water that can enter. You’ll be warmer if you decide to go nude beneath your wetsuit.The main disadvantage of wetsuits is that they can still be quite cold in colder water temperatures, as they allow water to enter and then warm up against the body.Ultimately, what you wear under your wetsuit is your choice. Whether you choose swim shorts, a swimsuit, a bikini, a rash vest, or nothing at all, the goal is optimum comfort, ease of movement and total confidence when in the water. If you’re unsure, try out some options before settling on what suits you best.If you land between two sizes, or you’re at the top of the size range and are unsure which would be best suited to you then we would always advise sizing up, wetsuits are already designed for a tighter fit without restricting your range of movement therefore its best to accommodate for this by sizing up.