Triathletes prefer wearing triathlon kits instead of makeshift or DIY clothing and it has become a norm.
Why!?
Well, triathlon clothing has lots of benefits to offer to a tri-athlete, irrespective of their skill levels and experience.
Some of them are as follows –
They are known to dry quickly
Tri-suits come with a second layer of fabric which allows the suit to dry quickly after it has been exposed to water when the athlete was swimming. This keeps the athlete comfortable as the same hops on his or her bicycle right after the swim!
One won’t need to wear anything else underneath the kit
Tri-athletes need to be in their prime when it comes to participating in a triathlon. Hence, they should not wear anything beneath their tri-suits that can come in the way of their concentration! These suits are specifically designed to fit snugly, like a pair of cycling shorts, irrespective of the physique of the tri-athlete!
This allows the athlete to leave their underwear behind and head on over to the race with confidence!
Tri suits are known for their high comfort factor
Tri suits come equipped with padding in areas that will be in contact with the saddle of the bicycle a tri-athlete will be riding to their path of glory!
This allows the athlete to be comfortable even when their skin is rubbing against the inner layer of the suit and that of the saddle. It also comes with silicone grippers at the thigh sections of the suit. It helps the athlete to keep their thighs in place as they paddle their bike!
You will be able to save a lot of time during the transition
Tri-suits are made with specialised material that wicks-out moisture from the suit as soon as the tri-athlete comes out of the water and sits on his or her bike. This is a great benefit for a tri-athlete as one wouldn’t need to change their clothes during transition thus giving them a head start especially against competitors who don’t have a tri-suit on!
It protects the tri-athlete from the sun
Tri suits are getting better when it comes to keeping a tri-athlete cool, dry and safe from the harsh rays of the sun. So, in case a tri-athlete doesn’t have plans to tan the skin on their arms, biceps and shoulder areas, they should choose to wear tri- suits for the best results!
It increases the cargo carrying capacity for the athlete dramatically
Triathlon kits come with several deep pockets that not only play the role of storage space for provisions for the athlete but also for essential tools like a compact air pump and puncture repair kit for the bicycle in case the tires got punctured during the race!
Tri suits are a bit costly when compared to other sportswear. This is the reason why one should take care while washing their tri-suits if they have plans to make them last longer! Machine washing is recommended in water with no hotter than 30°C! Machine drying is not recommended. Air drying is recommended. One should not place their tri-suits under direct sunlight as it may damage the material of the same! Simply follow these tips and your tri suits will last pretty long!