How to find the right Girls' Triathlon Wetsuits AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in Girls' Triathlon Wetsuits
- Neoprene thickness
- No more than 5 mm anywhere This is the triathlon federation maximum for race legality.
- Fit at neck and back
- No gap at the lower back or neck when she bends forward Gaps flush cold water through the suit.
- Shoulder flexibility
- Thin, stretchy shoulder and arm panels; she should be able to raise her arms overhead without strain Stiff shoulders tire a child's stroke quickly.
- Removal
- Back zip with a long pull cord; practise taking the suit off alone Getting the suit off is the slowest part of a junior transition.
- Water-temperature rules
- Check the race's wetsuit-legal and wetsuit-mandatory water temperatures for her age group Youth wetsuit rules vary by federation and age.
Brands that matter
- Zone3: Triathlon specialist with a junior wetsuit range, mostly unisex in cut.
- Orca: Triathlon-specialist brand. Check whether youth sizes are currently offered.
What to avoid
- Sizing up by more than one size for growth
- Thick surf wetsuits for racing, because they are stiff at the shoulders
- Shorties for cold open water
Questions
Do girls need a girls'-specific wetsuit?
Before the teens, junior wetsuits are mostly unisex, so choose by fit at the neck, waist and shoulders. Women's cuts start to matter from the teens.