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Triathlon swim gear (wetsuits, goggles and more) compared by race rules and official figures, in one list of articles.

Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): HUUB triathlon wetsuitTriathlon Swim GearRent the wetsuit, buy the goggles and tri suit. A triathlon wetsuit costs JPY 5,800 a week to rent, or from JPY 57,200 to buy. By the math, renting is cheaper until your 10th race. I also compare the rules (5mm thickness, the 22°C water line), polarized goggles and tri suits by official numbers.Triathlon · Oct 15, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Race number beltTriathlon Has 7 Distance Categories; 78% of 51.5 km Is on the BikeGear rules in the competition rules, and your first costs. There are 7 triathlon distance categories. The standard distance totals 51.5 km, of which 40 km (about 78%) is on the bike. Using the 2026 competition rules, I sort out the rules on wetsuit water temperature, helmet chin straps and handlebars, and work out your first costs.Triathlon · Oct 15, 2026