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. Take a look at your fingers to see that they are trimmed to prevent from accidental snagging or tearing of the suit. Ok, now you will begin by entering the suit feet first and then slowly working the suit up your body until you reach the hips. Then you will take special care to make sure the suit fits right at both the front of your body and the back.
Then you insert your arms in the sleeves one at a time, bunching the suit up to your shoulder before moving on. There will be an internal back flap that needs to rest and lay flat against your back. Then ensure that the collar flap is laying flat. You may need to make some final adjustments to ensure the suit fits right around your torso, arms and upper chest. Make sure the triathlon wetsuit is stretched in all the right places for maximum movement.
When you have finished your water activities with your suit, you will need to learn how to care for it after wards so that it will last you many years to come. Washing your suit right after use is one of the most critical steps in after care. Salt and chlorine can build up and slowly weaken the neoprene 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. You should also keep it away from heat and sunlight which can also slowly eat away at the material.
If you follow these outlines steps on caring for your suit, 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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