Triathlon gear?

[2curlydogs]

I'm looking for gear recommendations. 

I'm TALL - 6' - with a long torso. Additionally, I've seen a ton of recs for wet suits and crap, but I have no interest in putting money into something that'll get use only a few times that probably won't fit correctly (or I'd have to get a men's size...which probably won't fit correctly!).  I've had 2 babies, so I'm not particularly inclined to go bare belly.  

Any suggestions?

[Susie]

What are you looking for specifically? Tri shorts & tri tops?

Since you are tall I would go that route vs. a 1 piece suit. I go w/ 2 pieces anyway because I like being able to get out of the shorts to pee easily.

As far as brands, I think Pearl Izumi would fit a tall person well. (I am short and it fits me badly. Way too long.) Most Sugoi stuff I've tried has fit me well, so I would probably not recommend that to you!

[mrs.jacinthe]

If you are going to wear a wetsuit, don't write off the men's sizes. I'm 5'4, long torso, and pudgy. ETA: I'm also decidedly NOT man-shaped.  I have serious butt/hippage.  I wear a men's large and it fits fine. (I mean, I've only ever worn one ONCE - borrowed - but it DID fit fine).

If you're cool without the wetsuit, just get a tri tank and tri shorts. My favorite tri person in this area wears the Orca CORE line and it seems to work great for her. www.teamestrogen.com/prodOR_BVC8.html

[katinthehat]

You might try looking for men's tri bibs to wear a ladies top over them. That way you wouldn't be yanking it down all the time.

This is spendy but gives you an idea - www.desotosport.com/product/RTB1

[kams]

Do you have a triathlon or multi-sport shop where you can try a few things on?

My TYR tops are long. DeSoto TOPS are super short (at least what I have).

And wetsuits can be rented if you're doing a long enough race where it's even necessary/legal.

[2curlydogs]

Currently I think I'm leaning towards tri shorts and tops.

I do have a competitive-style one piece suit. Athleta sells some in talls. I actually like it quite a bit.

[sadlebred]

Apr 8, 2014 16:10:45 GMT -5 Susie said:

As far as brands, I think Pearl Izumi would fit a tall person well. (I am short and it fits me badly. Way too long.) Most Sugoi stuff I've tried has fit me well, so I would probably not recommend that to you!

Yep, check out Pearl Izumi. I'm short and can't wear most of their clothing. It tends to be cut very long in the arms and legs.

[2curlydogs]

Apr 8, 2014 21:12:13 GMT -5 sadlebred said:

Apr 8, 2014 16:10:45 GMT -5 Susie said:

As far as brands, I think Pearl Izumi would fit a tall person well. (I am short and it fits me badly. Way too long.) Most Sugoi stuff I've tried has fit me well, so I would probably not recommend that to you!

Yep, check out Pearl Izumi. I'm short and can't wear most of their clothing. It tends to be cut very long in the arms and legs.

My standard bike shorts are Pearl Izumi. I do like them. I think they have tri shorts, so that'll probably do.

What about their tops? I have such a problem finding tops that are long enough.

[Susie]

Apr 9, 2014 9:30:05 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

Apr 8, 2014 21:12:13 GMT -5 sadlebred said:

Yep, check out Pearl Izumi. I'm short and can't wear most of their clothing. It tends to be cut very long in the arms and legs.

My standard bike shorts are Pearl Izumi. I do like them. I think they have tri shorts, so that'll probably do.

What about their tops? I have such a problem finding tops that are long enough.

I tried on some PI tops last year when I was looking for a new one, and I returned them all because they were WAY too long on me.  I think they are longer than TYR, although TYR is also on the longer side.

I think this was the top specifically that I tried and found to be really long:http://www.swimoutlet.com/p/pearl-izumi-womens-elite-in-r-cool-tri-singlet-45330/?color=38563#color=9755  

[2curlydogs]

Apr 9, 2014 9:58:08 GMT -5 Susie said:

Apr 9, 2014 9:30:05 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

My standard bike shorts are Pearl Izumi. I do like them. I think they have tri shorts, so that'll probably do.

What about their tops? I have such a problem finding tops that are long enough.

I tried on some PI tops last year when I was looking for a new one, and I returned them all because they were WAY too long on me.  I think they are longer than TYR, although TYR is also on the longer side.

I think this was the top specifically that I tried and found to be really long:http://www.swimoutlet.com/p/pearl-izumi-womens-elite-in-r-cool-tri-singlet-45330/?color=38563#color=9755  

Excellent. 

Thanks everyone!