BUYER’S GUIDE IRONMAN TRI-SUITS
For all the talk of aerodynamics, of saving a precious watt or two on the bike, or cutting through the water with exclusive new technology, comfort is king when it comes to long-distance race suits.
Anything that you will have to potentially wear for up to 17 hours (and perhaps even beyond) simply has to feel good. There’ll be plenty enough sore bits the morning after a race without the added trauma of a rubbed seam or the unmistakable pain of a chamois pad that didn’t do its job.
As with any review, it’s always worth remembering that every person is different. So what may be the perfect combination of all-round comfort for one triathlete may be another’s worst nightmare. That’s why it’s a good idea to try something on in a shop or via a website that offers a returns policy – that way you’ll know whether medium is medium or some kind of cruel joke!
