Wet Suit how do I know if still legal for tri races

John Schneider

My sleevless wetsuit is over 5 years old, it's a Quintana Roo, there's no model number on the tag, just a size and fabric information.

Any idea on how I would find out if it's still legal for Tri's?

Paul Hough

Highly likely that it's legal. Only wetsuits with panels thicker than 5mm are banned and the rule was specifcally targeting the Water Rover. Skin suits are a little trickier. Generation 1 skin suits are still legal at non-WTC races, but you need a Generation 2 skin suit (not as good) if you want to use one for an IM or IM70.3.

GMAN 19030

WTC:  http://ironman.com/faq/rulesfaq#axzz1rg2Qokgp

USAT: 

http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook/approved-skinsuits.aspx

http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook/2013-wetsuit-rule-faq.aspx