One-Piece Triathlon Suits While a two-piece suit has ties to the origins of the sport, a one-piece triathlon suit has quickly become the go-to option for multisport athletes who are the most competitive (most pros wear a one-piece tri kit).
Can you swim in just a tri suit?
A "tri suit" is one choice of garment you can wear through the entire race. 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.
Are Zoot tri suits good?
Our testing suggested that the quick-drying features of the Zoot were excellent, and the cycling pad dried quickly but was a little thin for longer rides. For those on more of a budget, the Zoot LTD Performance costs less and provides a more entry-level option.1 Jul 2020
Not surprisingly, the best triathlon suits come from the same manufacturers as some of the top cycling or compression gear. Finding the old, trusted brands names like Pearl Izumi, Sugoi, Tyr, and others is usually a good place to start when looking at tri suits, or any other triathlon gear for that matter.1 Jul 2020
Do you wear anything under tri suit?
Nope, you don't need to wear underwear under a tri-suit. Your tri-suit won't come off from the moment you start a race either under a wetsuit or on its own if the water is warm enough until you've crossed the finish line, so if you want to go commando you're more than welcome!20 Aug 2018
Can I wear tri suit in pool?
A swim or three in a tri suit won't do much either way. It usually takes 3-6 months of regular pool use for spandex swim wear to go transparent. Take a good shower with it on when you get out. A swim or three in a tri suit won't do much either way.28 Jun 2013
Do you swim in a tri top?
Most tri tops, or suits, have minimalistic pockets and mesh material so it is not an issue to catch or fill up with water. Unless your top has the cycling style bulkier pockets I would wear the top in the swim.17 Sept 2019
Are tri suits worth it?
Triathlon suits: Not necessary, but nice-to-have. A good triathlon suit is designed specifically for triathlon, and offers benefits that may help you race faster and be as comfortable as possible. On the downside, triathlon suits can be expensive, and you can easily do triathlons without them.11 Jul 2020
Are tri suits necessary?
Triathlon suits: Not necessary, but nice-to-have. A good triathlon suit is designed specifically for triathlon, and offers benefits that may help you race faster and be as comfortable as possible.11 Jul 2020
What should I wear if I don't have a tri suit?
You can wear a swimsuit if a tri-suit isn't reasonable. It should be an athletic suit that is tight fitting with no frills (for safety purposes). Women often wear a sports bra and spandex shorts in the water. Then you can toss a bike shirt on after the swim.
Can you do a triathlon shirtless?
Male triathletes have the option of continuing shirtless for the cycling portion of the race, or putting on a shirt. Sunglasses are a good idea, and official triathlons require all cyclists to wear approved safety helmets for the duration of the bike ride.7 Sept 2011