How to Remove a Triathlon Wetsuit

A triathlon wetsuit can make you feel more comfortable in the water and help you swim more efficiently. Getting off a wetsuit quickly can be difficult, especially when you're running to transition and thinking about the rest of your race. At some races, there are wetsuit strippers. For those times where you have no help, it is important to know how to get your wetsuit off while not expending too much time or energy.

Things You'll Need

  • Wetsuit
  • Body glide
  • Swimsuit
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unzip the wetsuit from the top down or from the bottom up, depending on the type of wetsuit you have.

    • 2

      Peel the wetsuit down and pull your arms through the sleeves. If you have a sleeveless wetsuit, just remove your arms from the arm holes.

    • 3

      Roll the wetsuit down to your waist as you are running toward the transition area.

    • 4

      Sit down on your towel when you reach the transition area. Carefully pull your legs through and out of the wetsuit one at a time.

    • 5

      Pull the wetsuit off while standing for a faster transition. Push the wetsuit down as far as you can and step on the wetsuit as you pull each leg out.