Now that you have purchased your first triathlon wetsuit it is important to consider proper care and use. After all, you rely on your wetsuit to keep you warm and it relies on you to keep it clean and protected.

The first thing to learn is how to put your suit on properly. Because the suits are designed to fit so snugly putting them on can be a difficult task. Before you begin be sure you have trimmed or covered your nails so you do not accidentally tear or puncture your suit. The next step is to put on your suit starting at the feet first and then working it up until it reaches the hips. Once you have accomplished this, you can adjust the suit so that it fits right on the front and back of your body.

The arms will be next with an easy slide in motion, take care to make sure the suit is bunching up around the shoulders. There will be an internal back flap that needs to rest and lay flat against your back. Locate the collar flap and see to it that it lays flat too. Make some final adjustments to the suit so it fits just right around the torso, chest and arms. Your wetsuit should now be fitted on your body properly while allowing full freedom of movement.

Now after you have been swimming all day, it is important to take a few extra steps to ensure your triathlon wetsuit lasts for many years. Your wetsuit should be washed immediately after taking it off. The reason why you wash after use is to get rid of the salt and chlorine that can build up on your suit and eventually weaken the material. Hang your suit up with a padded hanger to prevent any creases from being created. We want to avoid making creases because creases will enable water to leak into our suit. Another element to take into consideration is the sun since heat and sunlight both can deteriorate the suit.

Keeping to these guidelines on caring for your suit, you will keep it in superior shape. In return your tri suit will continue keeping you warm and help you compete in many triathlons to come.