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First Triathlon

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  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    wow... I can't imagine water being/getting that warm!
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    re: WETSUITS - please please please make sure you can do the swim distance without the aid of one - i can't count the number of times that water has been too warm for wetsuits (USAT rules 76deg) and there has been a freak out because someone couldn't wear one

    I've been in a couple of races where water temp was too high for wetsuits. I don't ever remember people NOT being allowed to wear them, only that they wouldn't be eligible for prize/points/podium spots if they did, and anyone who really cares about those things probably doesn't NEED a wetsuit to complete the distance.

    Perhaps that's not the case with all races, but that's been my experience. Regardless, the advice is good - be able to do the distance, then let the wetsuit benefits be a bonus rather than a necessity.

    76deg they are optional (can't qualify for any awards); 83 deg and not allowed - as its a health risk of overheating

    when i did quantico sprint a couple years ago the water temp was 84 deg - it was seriously like bathwater...but when they made the annoucement there were groans through-out and a freak out less than 200yds into the swim by someone unprepared to do it without a wetsuit

    If you entered IMMT like I've been begging you to do, I GUARANTEE the water will be wetsuit legal, even if you don't wear one! :p
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