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Getting your Wetsuit Off during Transition 1 (T1)

I get stuck in my wetsuit and almost kill myself trying to get the darn thing off during my swim transition. I'm not the best swimmer, so I have to make up time anwhere I can get it. Please help.

John from WI

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Hi John,

Thank you for contacting TriathaNewbie.com!

We totally feel your pain! Wetsuits are an amazing invention for swimming but are not so amazing for dry land use. Instead of us trying to type out directions, we found a fantastic video showing you how to get a wetsuit off without killing yourself. Check it out:

Let us know how it goes!

Be well.
~Jack

Jack Shaw
TriathaNewbie.com

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