Emma Jonson Can I use a triathlon wetsuit for diving?
You should definitely not use a tri-suit for SCUBA diving. Tri suits are not thick enough for temperatures even at recreational diving depths (unless you are in the tropics). Also, tri suits have an outer coating or lining to make them fast (more slippery) in the water as you swim.
Can I use a diving wetsuit for swimming?
At Mikes, we’re sometimes asked whether diving wetsuits are suitable for open water swimming and the short answer is yes, there are lots of great diving products that are perfectly suitable for open water swimming.
What kind of wetsuit do I need for scuba diving?
The Perfect Wetsuit Thickness for Every Water Temp
| Water Temperature | For Warm-Blooded Divers |
| 85 Degrees F (29 C) and Above | Dive Skin |
| 80 to 84 Degrees (26-28 C) | 2 mm shorty to dive sking |
| 73 to 79 Degrees (22-25 C) | 3 mm fullsuit to 2 mm shorty |
| 66 to 72 Degrees (18-21 C) | 5 mm to 3 mm fuillsuit |
Do triathlon wetsuits keep you dry?
The short answer to “is a wetsuit waterproof?” or “do you stay dry in a wetsuit?” is No. A wetsuit depends on the water getting inside the suit and next to your skin to keep you warm. It is CRITICAL for a wetsuit to fit tightly in order for it to work like it is supposed to.
Should I buy a wetsuit for triathlon?
A good triathlon wetsuit is one of the key investments most triathletes consider making at some point. You don’t have to buy one, but if you are racing in colder water conditions or doing a longer race, a wetsuit can really improve your racing (and training) experience.
Should I get a shorty or full wetsuit?
Shorties are best used in warmer waters where flexibility in movement is preferred over the need for thermal insulation. Shorties work best in water temperatures upwards of 72F (22C) providing sufficient insulation to the body to allow the diver to stay in the water longer. Shorties are also easier to wear.
Can you wear a shorty wetsuit for a triathlon?
So, in the UK the vast majority of open water swims and triathlon events will allow wetsuit use. You may wear a wetsuit if the temperature is 79 (26°C) degrees to 84 (28.9°C) degrees but you won’t be eligible for awards. Anything 85 (29.5°C) degrees or over, no wetsuits are allowed.
Should I get a 3mm or 5mm wetsuit?
A 3mm or 2mm shorty for summer, a 3mm fullsuit with watertight seams for dawn patrols and general later spring and early Autumn surfing. A 4mm suit for early spring and late Autumn before the winter really kicks in. A 5mm wetsuit for winter in most locations is fine, especially when couple with boots gloves and a hood.
What water temperature requires a wetsuit?
The range of 50 to 78 degrees is therefore the ideal range for using a wetsuit. Any warmer, and the swimmer may actually overheat due to the wetsuit’s insulative qualities. Truth be told, we think it is pretty easy to get too warm inside a wetsuit even in the 74-77 degree range.
Can you drown in a wetsuit?
Yes. Surfers, scuba divers, kayakers, etc. have all drowned while wearing wetsuits. It’d be very difficult to sink while wearing a wetsuit, so the potential to drown is much lower. Just beware that the wetsuit may make you feel constricted which can lead to panic.
Do you change clothes in a triathlon?
Clothing for a Triathlon You can opt to change into clothes specific to each leg of the race—or not. Some triathletes choose to do the whole race in a swimsuit for quicker transitions. Other swimmers simply pull on a pair of shorts before jumping on their bike. In general, tri clothing should fit snugly.
Should a wetsuit be tight?
Too small, and you’ll be uncomfortable with a restricted range of movement making whichever water sport your partaking in harder than it needs to be. The basic rule with wetsuits is to ensure they are skin-tight, but not uncomfortable.
Can you wear a triathlon wetsuit for surfing?
In Conclusion, You Can Wear Your Triathlon Wetsuit for Surfing! The construction of Triathlon wetsuits is very different from that of suits designed for surfing. They do provide some thermal protection and buoyancy but not as much as surfing ones.
Is it better to wear a swimsuit or a wetsuit?
This helps make the suit more comfortable for swimming. After the swim, the thin pad dries out quickly and doesn’t feel like a big, wet diaper on the bike ride. Because the pad won’t be as thick as a cycling short pad, some, but not all, triathletes find it less comfortable.
What do you wear in a tri suit?
A “tri suit” is one choice of garment you can wear through the entire race. These suits come in different styles: a one-piece style and a two-piece style. Whether people prefer a one- or two-piece is personal. In both cases, the primary suit material is thin and breathable. The top is usually sleeveless.
Which is better a one piece or two piece swimming suit?
Whether people prefer a one- or two-piece is personal. In both cases, the primary suit material is thin and breathable. The top is usually sleeveless. The bottom is similar to a cycling short, with jammer length legs, but the pad in the tri short is lightweight. This helps make the suit more comfortable for swimming.