Guide To Care For Your Triathlon Suit
February 17, 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.
Next, slide your arms into the sleeves, take care to make sure the suit is bunching up around the shoulders. And now for the back flap; it should be laying flat against your back. Like the back flap; there will be a neck flap that also lays flat against your neck like a collar. You may need to make some final adjustments to ensure the suit fits right around your torso, arms and upper chest. A properly fitted wetsuit will be manufactured in a way so that it stretches in all the right spots to allow full movement.
Now after you have been swimming all day, it is important to take a few extra steps to ensure your triathlon wetsuit lasts for many years. Your wetsuit should be washed immediately after taking it off. Salt and chlorine can build up and slowly weaken the neoprene material. You should hang it to dry with a padded hanger to ensure no creases are created. Creasing can cause your triathlon wetsuit to lose its ability to keep out cold water. You should also keep it away from heat and sunlight which can also slowly eat away at the material.
By following these simple steps and taking care of your triathlon wetsuit you will keep it in pristine condition. In return your wetsuit will continue keeping you warm and help you compete in many triathlons to come.
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