KIT ZONE SUB-£400 WETSUITS
That old phrase ‘you get what you pay for’ often comes into play when looking at triathlon kit. In the world of wetsuits this is partly true, but it’s also important to choose a suit that suits your swimming level and ability. There’s no point choosing an expensive yet fragile race wetsuit if you’re a beginner, who might better benefit from buoyancy and a measure of robustness. Equally, if you have fast transitions and marginal gains in mind, then a cheaper wetsuit may be fine for keeping warm, but won’t have the quick-removal tech that a more expensive one might have.
One thing to remember, though, is that as the triathlon market matures, technology starts to ‘trickle down’ and new brands enter the market, there’s increased choice out there and the line between a budget and mid-range wetsuit can become increasingly blurred.
With that in mind, we asked brands to send over their entry-level offering for this test and the suits featured here come in from a little before deciding, though.
