The triathlon transition area is the fourth discipline: if you get your wetsuit off calmly and routinely in T1, you save time and stress. Here’s how to set up your spot and practise the routine.
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Front crawl works in the pool, but the lake still feels strange? Here’s how to make the switch to open water – with the right gear, safe routines and a stress-free first outing in your wetsuit.
A fingernail tear on the leg, a hole at the knee, an open seam at the crotch: here’s how to repair your wetsuit yourself – and how to stop new damage from happening.
Wetsuit mandatory, allowed or banned? We explain the rules of the 2026 DTU competition regulations, with a temperature table, measurement procedure and air temperature correction – and what you can do if wetsuits are banned in your race.
Smoothskin, open-cell, lined on one or both sides: we explain how neoprene materials differ, how to put on each type of suit correctly and what FlipSoc is suitable for – and what it isn’t.
Back zip, front zip or zipless – plus full suit, shorty, long john or two-piece? We explain every type of wetsuit and show which ones are the easiest to put on.
Cold fingers, stiff neoprene, icy wind: here’s how to put on your wetsuit in winter quickly and warmly – from pre-warming and the order of accessories to safety.
Too tight, too loose or just right? Here’s how to find the right wetsuit size, check the fit in five minutes and understand why a wetsuit that’s too small makes putting it on a nightmare.
Looking for a gift for someone who’d rather be in the water? Here you’ll find well-thought-out ideas for surfers, triathletes, divers and open water swimmers – sorted by budget and without dust collectors.
Plastic bag, sock, water or even washing-up liquid? We’ve honestly assessed the best-known tricks for putting on your wetsuit more easily – with a rating table and clear warnings.
