Choosing a Tri Outfit

[artifactos]

I am an A-cup, and I already have a sports bra that will probably match the turquoise color in the LG suits.

I might go back and try on the PI pro two-pieces, but otherwise I think the LG suits will probably work out best for me. I may order one today!

[nscrbug]

I really liked my DeSoto one-piece trisuit...it was comfortably snug but not so tight that you couldn't breathe. I did have to wear a sportsbra underneath it, because it didn't have any built-in support...but that wasn't a big deal to me, and I could use the extra support of a sportsbra anyway. What I liked most about it, was that there were no leg grippers...so no "sausage leg" effect. It worked very well for the 2 triathlons that I did back in 2008. The only downside to it, is that the suit is not chlorine-resistant...so it should not be worn in pools because the chlorine will eat away at the suit causing "thin" spots. However, they do state that very clearly in their descriptions of the trisuit...so that was completely my fault for not adhering to their warning.

[Susan Otcenas]

I really liked my DeSoto one-piece trisuit...it was comfortably snug but not so tight that you couldn't breathe. I did have to wear a sportsbra underneath it, because it didn't have any built-in support...but that wasn't a big deal to me, and I could use the extra support of a sportsbra anyway. What I liked most about it, was that there were no leg grippers...so no "sausage leg" effect. It worked very well for the 2 triathlons that I did back in 2008. The only downside to it, is that the suit is not chlorine-resistant...so it should not be worn in pools because the chlorine will eat away at the suit causing "thin" spots. However, they do state that very clearly in their descriptions of the trisuit...so that was completely my fault for not adhering to their warning.

The Desoto one piece Forza trisuit is the suit I wore in all 4 of my triathlons last year, for much the same reasons that I chose the LG this year. No leg grippers (yay!), no built-in bra. But both the DeSoto & LG has pockets, which I definitely use for carrying nutrition on the longer events. The DeSoto suit has a short inseam (not short short, but shorter than the LG) which I preferred. But, because of the nature of my job, I didn't want to wear the same brand this year. It's important for me to try out apparel from lots of different vendors. Over the years, I've worn tri apparel from most of them!

Susan

[Susan Otcenas]

BTW - I did a review of the Forza last year. The only thing they changed this year was color, so we copied my review from last year onto this year's item description. You can read it here: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodDE_WFTT.html

[artifactos]

While I like the look (and price) of the Forza suit, I like the LG front zipper a little better since I tend to have to go potty after swimming. I'm uncoordinated with back zippers, so idk how I will ever adjust if I get a wetsuit.

Is there much difference between the Pro and Elite LG trisuits in terms of fit/durability? I might be doing some pool swims, so being able to stand up to chlorine would be nice.