Tired of Burning!

[Veronica]

Every time I do a tri, I get sun burnt - lats and the small of my back.

I'm looking for a long sleeve, lightweight fitted top to put on for the bike and the run.

The top has to be long enough that it's not going to ride up when I'm down in the drops. It should have a long zipper.

I have the Canari top - it's zipper is not long enough. It is what I am probably going to wear for this weekend's race.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Veronica

[Biciclista]

sunburn, what's that???

i hope you find something. Light skin can really be tough in a sunny climate. (Sunny climate, what's that??? )

[zoom-zoom]

Ha, I got sunburned during my duathlon, yesterday. Normally we are insane about avoiding sun exposure with clothing and sunblock, but it's been so cold and dreary that sunscreen wasn't even on my radar.

I have no LS recommendations. I love Moeben sleeves on the bike, even in warm weather, but I overheat VERY easily when I run, so I just have to slather on the Coppertone Sport and wear something on my head to keep my scalp from burning (and to wick sweat from my brow).

[Veronica]

I got the medium cool wings. I have to send them back because they don't cover everything that burns on me.

Desoto has a short sleeve bike jersey that I have ordered. It only comes in men's sizing, so we'll see. I don't usually burn my lower arms, but I'll probably end up with a farmer's tan.

Veronica

[Veronica]

No offense taken. I thought about the large, but of course I also want it to be kind of tight - since I'll be racing in it. So picky - there's a reason my friends call me "Princess" Zippy.

I'm hoping the jersey fits well. If it does, I think I'll get some of the arm coolers. I don't mind having a weird looking tan on my legs. My work attire covers that. But I wear a lot of sleeveless tops - our outside temp is going to 80 today. My classroom is currently 74 and there are no students in it yet!

And I just don't think a farmer's tan looks classy. Although the pro riders carry it off.

Veronica

[OakLeaf]

No help for V, but @ zoom-zoom, have you tried the DeSoto sleeves? I'm prone to overheating too, and although they weren't any cooler than bare arms once they're waterlogged (which happens almost immediately), they weren't any hotter either on last summer's humid 95 degree long runs - you bet I rolled them down a few times to see.

[GLC1968]

No help for V, but @ zoom-zoom, have you tried the DeSoto sleeves? I'm prone to overheating too, and although they weren't any cooler than bare arms once they're waterlogged (which happens almost immediately), they weren't any hotter either on last summer's humid 95 degree long runs - you bet I rolled them down a few times to see.

And they are actually cooler than skin if you live in an arid environment (which I know Michigan is NOT, but I just thought I'd add that tidbit). Once they are wet, they do a fantastic job of keeping the evaporative cooling going. Way better than my bare arms! My cool wings weren't much good in the NC summer, but out here they are fantastic. I wear them gardening, too!

V - have you tried the 2011 Tyr tri tops? I just bought the tank one (and tried on the sleeveless one) and both were quite long even on my long torso. Bending over to my toes, there was NO gap at all. You could do that and then add cool sleeves or cool wings or some other such item.

Tank: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodTR_TCFT6A.html

Sleeveless: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodTR_SCFS6A.html

[Veronica]

V - have you tried the 2011 Tyr tri tops? I just bought the tank one (and tried on the sleeveless one) and both were quite long even on my long torso. Bending over to my toes, there was NO gap at all. You could do that and then add cool sleeves or cool wings or some other such item.

Tank: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodTR_TCFT6A.html

Sleeveless: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodTR_SCFS6A.html

I did try that. I really like the TYR top. It's really long, but the cool wings and the top didn't quite cover my lats. So, I'm going to send them back and continue my quest for something that will cover all my burn spots. Stupid fair skin...

I also bought (from TE) the Zoot Ultra bra top. That I really like. Ran in it this morning. Nothing moves in that top.

My plan is to wear that for the swim and then add whatever top I pick in transition.

Veronica

[Veronica]

I think I've got it.



I got this men's bike jersey in med. It's made for twig men! I freely admit I have biceps and triceps. It's snug, but not overly tight around my arms. I'm a 36A, have shoulders and back muscles and again it's snug, but not overly tight across the chest.

I was most concerned when ordering it, about the elastic at the bottom. But this is actually sort of rubberized and I think will be less likely to ride up then my other elasticized jerseys. The length is good - the jersey comes down six inches or so below the waistband of my tri shorts.

I'll pair them with a pair of the arm coolers.

My plan is to put the jersey and arm coolers on at T1 and swim in my bra and shorts (and wetsuit as needed.)

Veronica

[Veronica]

It's probably something like this.

I've got a couple of Ground Effects jerseys that I really love. I may go that route for my long tris next year.

Veronica

[roguedog]

Thanks, V.

The one I have is this one. The Starfish model.

Now I have to check out what the difference is with this new one

[Veronica]

Looks like different fabrics. Tip Top sounds like it would be quicker drying than the Starfish.

Veronica