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2009-06-07 7:46 AM

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Subject: First Time Racing in a while ... some questions:
Hey All!

I raced sprints for several years - but I haven't done any since 2002.  I have some really dumb questions ....

1.  This will be my first time ever with a wetsuit ... When I take my wetsuit off - it's easier to peel it off and have it end up inside-out than to try to get it off properly ... Do I take the time to turn it back around before I go?  Will it damage the wetsuit being inside out on a hot sunny day?

2.  Do people still race in their swimsuits?  I used to race in an Aquablade and race belt - but with the tri-suits and stuff that is out there - do people still race in just their suit?

Thanks!
Stef

2009-06-07 7:50 AM
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Subject: RE: First Time Racing in a while ... some questions:
1. Get the wetsuit off as quickly as possible, no time bonus for neatness! It'll be fine inside out, just clean it off when you take it home.  Just get it off, and get on your bike!

2. Yes, people do still race in their swimsuits.  There are not tons, but there have been some at every race I have done--and that includes women AND men!

Good luck!
2009-06-07 7:55 AM
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Edited by Bopper 2009-06-07 7:59 AM
2009-06-07 8:14 AM
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Subject: RE: First Time Racing in a while ... some questions:
Bopper - 2009-06-07 7:55 AM


2.  Do people still race in their swimsuits?  I used to race in an Aquablade and race belt - but with the tri-suits and stuff that is out there - do people still race in just their suit? Yes.... all the time... even when the water is brutally cold. Last weekend, the water was 64*F... the air was 50*F... but there were still people swimming with out the wetsuit and just wearing their bathing suits. If you feel faster with out the wetsuit, then don't use it... it makes T1 a LOT faster too.



Thanks! I just meant to bike/run in.... I'm not swimming in the water without a wetsuit - it's just too cold right now! *laughing*  I'll decide on later races if I want to ditch the wetsuit - I'm a swimmer - so although I appreciate the "help" from a wetsuit it is a bit of a pain to get off!

I just wanted to make sure I didn't look like a dork biking/running in my swimsuit!

Edited by Silver_wlf 2009-06-07 8:14 AM
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