Basic Care For Your Triathlon Suit
February 14, 2010Sean Masterson No Comments »So you bought your first triathlon suit but do you know how to care for it?After all, your suit has special duties that include keeping your body warm and protect your skin from abrasives.
First it is important to know the proper way to put on a triathlon wetsuit. Because the suits are designed to fit so snugly putting them on can be a difficult task. Before you begin be sure you have trimmed or covered your nails so you do not accidentally tear or puncture your 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, bunching the suit up to your shoulder before moving on. Next ensure that the internal flap lies flat against your back. Then ensure that the collar flap is laying flat. 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 that you are done with using your suit for the day, take note of these extra steps to make certain your suit will last you for many years. Washing your suit right after use is one of the most critical steps in after care. 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. Grab a padded hanger and hang your suit up in a fashion that will prevent any creases from being formed. We want to avoid making creases because creases will enable water to leak into our suit. Likewise; keep your suit away from direct sunlight and heat whenever possible since those two elements can also weaken your suit.
If you follow these outlines steps on caring for your suit, you will keep it in superior shape. In return your wetsuit will continue keeping you warm and help you compete in many triathlons to come.
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