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Subject: How soon do you put wetsuit on?
In Florida I know wetsuits are not legal at every race. Will be first season using one when able. Question is with most FL races are not very cold even though the race is wetsuit legal how soon do you put the wetsuit on? After getting Transition ready I know you will state to get a short swim in before the start, but wondering if you start to get a little warm wearing the wetsuit waiting for the start. Normal structure for me is go down to water 30 min before start and get short swim in. Thoughts?

2015-03-10 1:00 PM
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Subject: RE: How soon do you put wetsuit on?
I put mine on in time for a warm-up and then just waiting for my swim start time and had no problems.
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Subject: RE: How soon do you put wetsuit on?

I'll put mine on up to the waist, but won't pull on the sleeves and zip it up until just before I get ready to go in the water for my swim warm-up.

I prefer to race without my wetsuit if at all possible.  I mostly wear it for off-season OWS training. 

Mark

 

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