wetsuits

Chafing from your triathlon wetsuit might feel like a fact of life when you swim, but it doesn't have to be. We break down the tips, tools, and suits to help.

There are two ways to put on a triathlon wetsuit—the right way and the wrong way. The wrong way will not only slow you down, but could cause injury. We explain why putting on a cheap wetsuit correctly is better than putting on an expensive one the wrong way.

Ranging from $350 to $1,200, we hands-on review and rate 10 of the best triathlon wetsuits from 2024 and beyond.

Ranging from $285 to $900, we hands-on review and rate eight of the best men's and women's triathlon wetsuits from 2023 and beyond.

We hands-on review seven of the best sleeveless wetsuits for warm-water swimming.

A lesser-known brand, Synergy rolls out the premium rubber for its $800 Hybrid EFX3. We give it a test.

We take a detailed look at all of the features on the first Roka wetsuit available for under $300.

A new collaboration between Huub and superswimmer Andy Potts results in one of the most unusual wetsuits we’ve tried.

With so many brands, models, bells, whistles, and features on today’s techy wetsuits, where does the rubber meet the proverbial road? We help you throw out the buzzwords and focus on what really matters when you shop.

Ranging from $275 to $1,000, we hands-on review and rate nine of the best men's and women's triathlon wetsuits from 2022.

In a pinch, wearing a surfing wetsuit in a triathlon will keep you warm during the swim leg—but it won’t do much else.

Quintana Roo’s HYDROsix2 ditches men’s and women’s sizings for 14 genderless options. Here's what works and what doesn’t.

Synergy once again defies all pricing structures with the Endorphin Thermal by creating a well-performing cold-water wetsuit that costs substantially less than its competitors.

Chemistry labs, ergonomics, thermoregulation—even the Manhattan Project (yes, that one): The research on wetsuits spans decades, but which is best?

For roughly a decade, if you wanted a Roka wetsuit, you needed to shell out some big $$$$. We take a close look at the brand’s first “budget” wetsuit offering, the Roka Maverick. 

Triathlete's guide to this season's neoprene has all of the best women's wetsuits available in 2021. We rate six great choices on fit, buoyancy, and more.

We all need a little neoprene in our tri-lives. Our guide rates some of the best men’s wetsuits in 2021 in categories that range from fit to buoyancy to warmth, and much more.

Check out our 2021 women's wetsuit buyer's guide for a wide range of reviewer-tested neoprene for triathletes of all levels.

Check out our 2021 men's wetsuit buyer's guide for a wide range of reviewer-tested neoprene for triathletes of all levels.

Deluxe neoprene gets a minor makeover with Roka’s top-of-the-line Maverick X2.

Our two testers each pitted three wetsuits against each other for an epic showdown of rubber. Read on to see who floated to the top.

The Draw: Race-day weapon

The Draw: Buoyancy, perfected

The Draw: Pro forearm proprioception

The Draw: Low price, flexy shoulders

The Draw: Serious float

The Draw: Warm and floaty

The Draw: Beginner Boon

The Draw: Transition king

The Draw: Killer value

Don’t be shy about trying on multiple suits, taking advantage of demo swims, and studying the size charts and customer reviews.

Swim fast, stay warm and crush your next race.

Zero in on the right choice for your body type and swim style with help from our testers, who logged yards in the latest offerings.

A little-known secret to avoiding a wetsuit tear.

This redesigned Hurricane incorporates high-end features without the high-end price.

The buoyancy of a wetsuit is a great thing for weaker swimmers, but whether donning neoprene all the time is a good idea is up for debate.

Using patented technology developed for the U.S. Olympic swim team, we rigorously tested wetsuits of every type for speed and comfort.

We caught up with triathlon wetsuit brand ROKA co-founders Rob Canales and Kurt Spenser on the heels of two big announcements.

Three upstart brands are injecting new thinking into the world of neoprene.

It’s time for quantitative testing to replace vague narrative as the driving force behind wetsuit design.

The benefits of triathlon wetsuits have largely remained unquantified—until now.

With help from one of the world’s leading sports science and physiology experts, Triathlete conducted testing on eight wetsuits.

A look at the complete wetsuit section from our 2013 Buyer's Guide. Plus, tips on choosing the right wetsuit for you.

With help from one of the world's leading sports science and physiology experts, Triathlete conducted testing on eight wetsuits.

A detailed look at the results of the 2013 Wetsuit Performance Test.

An explanation of the various types of neoprene and other factors you should consider when purchasing a wetsuit.

We help you solve your wetsuit dilemma.

Need new neoprene? Presenting four fab women’s-specific wetsuits ready to race.

Not all wetsuits are created equal, so we put seven very different suits in the water to find out how they stack up in speed and comfort.

Looking to purchase a new wetsuit? Here are 18 from the 2012 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.

A $1,200 wetsuit? TYR went there. The Freak of Nature is constructed completely from Yamamoto’s extremely flexible #40 neoprene built on the paneling and fit used in their current top-level suit, the Category 5.

There’s no late-night infomercial selling a tool that cleanly folds your wetsuit (so far), so follow these steps to keep creases out of your suit when traveling to a race.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started, or a gear head who can’t get enough of aero wheels and power meters, the Triathlete Buyer’s Guide is your resource for every category of triathlon gear.

This week in "Ask Aaron", Aaron addresses the issues of if you should upgrade your components and the difference between lower and higher priced wetsuits.

A step-by-step look at how Tyr's triathlon wetsuits are made.