It's not the sweat in the wetsuit that grosses me out- it's the pee. Let's face it, most people will do it in their wetsuit in the water vs. getting out, pulling down the wet wetsuit, finding a porta-potty, then trying to get a wet wetsuit back on. Not likely, ugghhh.

I'd agree with the others and rent one until you find a size/style that you like. I bought one off of ebay for $20, wore it a few times, didn't like it (neoprene was too thick) then bought another for $40. I like the newer one better than the first. I could spend $250 on the QR I like really well, but I'll take someone's old urine suit if it saves me $210 buckaroos.

I think once you do your first tri, you'll be hooked, so you can spend money on a really good suit once you know what works for you.

Best of luck on your first tri. I always swim so much faster and easier in a wetsuit than without. They really do what they're supposed to.

Be sure to post your race report when you finish!!!