How To Care For Wet Suits and Triathlon Suits
So you bought your first triathlon suit but do you know how to care for it?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. You already know that the suits are designed to fit snug against your body but that snug fit is also what makes them a struggle to put on. Take a look at your fingers to see that they are trimmed to prevent from accidental snagging or tearing of the 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 accomplished this, you can adjust the suit so that it fits right on the front and back of your body.
Next, slide your arms into the sleeves, bunching the suit up to your shoulder before moving on. And now for the back flap; it should be laying flat against your back. Locate the collar flap and see to it that it lays flat too. You may need to make some final adjustments to ensure the suit fits right around your torso, arms and upper chest. Your wetsuit should now be fitted on your body properly while allowing full freedom of 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. The first aftercare step is to wash it immediately after use. 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. Hang your suit up with a padded hanger to prevent any creases from being 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.
If you follow these outlines steps on caring for your suit, you will keep it in pristine condition. In return your tri suit will continue keeping you warm and help you compete in many triathlons to come.
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