How To Make Your Triathlon Suit Last A Lifetime
Now that you have purchased your first triathlon wetsuit it is important to consider proper care and use. After all, you will depend on your suit to keep you warm and protect your skin from harsh water environments.
First it is important to know the proper way to put on a triathlon wetsuit. Suits are meant to form to your body regardless of your shape or size and this is also what makes them difficult to put on. Your finger nails are the first place to start so make sure they are trimmed or covered so they do not snag or puncture your new suit. After you have done that you will begin by putting your feet in first and working your way up bit by bit until you have reached the hips. Once you have reached this point make some adjustments so that the front and back fit right.
Then you insert your arms in the sleeves one at a time, take care to make sure the suit is bunching up around the shoulders. There will be an internal back flap that needs to rest and lay flat against your back. Locate the collar flap and see to it that it lays flat too. Make some final adjustments to the suit so it fits just right around the torso, chest and arms. Make sure the triathlon wetsuit is stretched in all the right places for maximum movement.
Now after you have been swimming all day, take note of these extra steps to make certain your suit will last you for many years. Your wetsuit should be washed immediately after taking it off. The reason why you wash after use is to get rid of the salt and chlorine that can build up on your suit and eventually weaken the material. You should hang it to dry with a padded hanger to ensure no creases are created. We want to avoid making creases because creases will enable water to leak into our suit. Another element to take into consideration is the sun since heat and sunlight both can deteriorate the suit.
By following these simple steps and taking care of your triathlon wetsuit you will keep it in fantastic shape. In return your tri suit will continue keeping you warm and help you compete in many triathlons to come.
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