Triathlon Wetsuit Rental - A Good Option for Beginners

A triathlon wetsuit rental is a great option for beginners and other athletes who cannot afford to buy a decent quality triathlon wetsuit. The rent rates are usually affordable and the suits are typically of good quality. You are allowed to keep the suits for the whole season, which means that you will be able to train in the rental suits and can, thus, get comfortable wearing the suit. In fact, a triathlon wetsuit rental is the best option for those athletes who want to take part in an event just to try it out as an experience factor and do not mean to use a wetsuit again for ages.

So what all do you need to know before going for a triathlon wetsuit rental? Well, you would need to do your research on the types and categories of triathlon wetsuits, of course. You need to know that you could have either full sleeved or sleeveless triathlon suits, the full sleeved providing more buoyancy and warmth and the sleeveless being better in warm conditions or when you need to get in and out of the suit more easily. The categories are based on the quality of the wetsuits, the best being category 4, which are the most expensive kind with the most technological and design innovations. Category 2 and 3 are decent quality suits and give considerable amount of hydrodynamicity and flexibility at a reasonable cost, while category 1 gives you the basic functionality at a basic cost. You could get most types and categories at a triathlon wetsuit rental.

There are some things to be kept in mind when you go for a triathlon wetsuit rental. First of all, understand that fitting is important (very important), if you want your wetsuit to serve its purpose (that is provide you speed and flexibility). Hence, wear the suits and see. Make sure that they are a snug fit, so that water cannot get in and cause drag (which will reduce your speed). There should not be any wrinkles or portions that hang over. Also, try getting in and out of the suit a few times both to ensure the suit's quality and to make sure that you are comfortable with it. Make sure the neoprene is in good condition (look for tears and such), since the previous user could've been careless.

The best folks to approach for a Triathlon Wetsuit Rental would be the people who organize the triathlon events. Major races usually provide the renting options and these suits are typically good quality. Other independent triathlon gear shops with good records are also reasonable options.