I’ve been looking into lifting in a thin neoprene [2mm] wetsuit aka a spring suit. Things got short sleeves and legs, zips up in the back and should be good for comps. I’ve seen cats over in MTL using them as their comp singlets and the things look way comfier than the wrestling singlet. Also I hear tat they help keep your shoulders nice and warm whcih sounds like a big advantage.
This one is my go to so far:
Anyone else opt for this over the wrestling singlet? If so how is it?
-chris
I compete in a speedo if that’s of any help.
that’s hot.
speedo wetsuit eh? ill scope it.
-chris
Why?
I could see that getting shredded before you’ve even finished snatching.
DO IT AND POST A VIDEO!
Koing
Well, you may want to look into the USAW rulebook regarding apparel. If you go to a competition with strict enforcement they may disqualify you, because it will not look like a “normal” lifting suit.
Hmmmmm…as a weightlifting Ref as long as there is a gap between the knee wrap (if wearing one) and the one piece suit it’s okay but I’m not 100% sure if it ‘specifies’ the material of the suit…lifters aren’t suppose to have stuff in their hair also.
Koing
[quote]elih8er wrote:
Well, you may want to look into the USAW rulebook regarding apparel. If you go to a competition with strict enforcement they may disqualify you, because it will not look like a “normal” lifting suit. [/quote]
He’s Canadian.
[quote]dfreezy wrote:
elih8er wrote:
Well, you may want to look into the USAW rulebook regarding apparel. If you go to a competition with strict enforcement they may disqualify you, because it will not look like a “normal” lifting suit.
He’s Canadian.[/quote]
Win. lol.
Any how, thing is i otice that a lot of the suit worn by lifters in europe seem to me to be either shorty wet suits or identical rip offs right down to the back zipper and neck strap. Similar to this guy at 0:55-1:04
-chris
or the ones on this german WLing gear site which i cannot seem to find in North America:
Looks a lot more comfy on the shoulders than the shitty wrestling singlets.
-chris
Chris,
If I’m not mistaken, the one you’re referring to in the first video is made by Pishkooh, an Iranian company that made the same singlets worn by Rezazadeh. The second link you posted looks like the new Adidas W8 suit ( http://www.dynamic-eleiko.com/products/liftingsuits.htm ). Adidas used to make short sleeve suits, but they’re harder to find nowadays.
In any event, they’re not wetsuits you’re seeing lifters wearing. Weightlifting singlets are made tougher than a regular wrestling or track and field singlet because of the need for reinforced thighs (from bar brushing). So as ninearms mentioned, wearing anything else will probably get destroyed over time fairly quickly. I don’t find singlets to be uncomfortable; just wear a t-shirt underneath if the straps really bother you.
Weightlifting rules aside, I briefly did some triathlons before deciding I was built more for weightlifting, so I’ve worn a wetsuit for the swim portion. The neoprene suits aren’t as comfortable as you might think, especially when dry. Their designed to stretch out when wet, so they get comfortable in the water, but when dry they can be a bit stiff and not allow for much mobility.
Even in the water they allow for shoulder mobility, but not so much for the rest of the body since you generally don’t bend at the waist or squat while swimming.
Just my 2 cents.
I’ve been pondering if a neoprene wetsuit could be used as a full body ‘knee sleeve’ to keep everything warm. I have no idea what it’s like wearing one though.
[quote]MikeTheBear wrote:
Weightlifting rules aside, I briefly did some triathlons before deciding I was built more for weightlifting, so I’ve worn a wetsuit for the swim portion. The neoprene suits aren’t as comfortable as you might think, especially when dry. Their designed to stretch out when wet, so they get comfortable in the water, but when dry they can be a bit stiff and not allow for much mobility.
Even in the water they allow for shoulder mobility, but not so much for the rest of the body since you generally don’t bend at the waist or squat while swimming.
Just my 2 cents.[/quote]
Funny you should mention this, I think I recognize your username from BT, I used to compete in tris as well…
To the OP: I couldn’t imagine trying to lift wearing my wetsuit. If you’re getting one designed for open water swimming it’s going to be somewhat nonrestrictive around the shoulder area if you get it in your size, but from the nipples down you can forget bending anything comfortably!
Not to mention, those things get hot as hell. Last time I raced in one I was in 60 degree water and I felt like my ass was going to light on fire from the sun shining down on us.
[quote]tjr-dk wrote:
I’ve been pondering if a neoprene wetsuit could be used as a full body ‘knee sleeve’ to keep everything warm. I have no idea what it’s like wearing one though. [/quote]
Rehband makes neoprene shorts which might be more suited to lifting, but I’ve never tried them. A wetsuit would be too restrictive.
[quote]Sharp4850 wrote:
MikeTheBear wrote:
Weightlifting rules aside, I briefly did some triathlons before deciding I was built more for weightlifting, so I’ve worn a wetsuit for the swim portion. The neoprene suits aren’t as comfortable as you might think, especially when dry. Their designed to stretch out when wet, so they get comfortable in the water, but when dry they can be a bit stiff and not allow for much mobility.
Even in the water they allow for shoulder mobility, but not so much for the rest of the body since you generally don’t bend at the waist or squat while swimming.
Just my 2 cents.
Funny you should mention this, I think I recognize your username from BT, I used to compete in tris as well…
To the OP: I couldn’t imagine trying to lift wearing my wetsuit. If you’re getting one designed for open water swimming it’s going to be somewhat nonrestrictive around the shoulder area if you get it in your size, but from the nipples down you can forget bending anything comfortably!
Not to mention, those things get hot as hell. Last time I raced in one I was in 60 degree water and I felt like my ass was going to light on fire from the sun shining down on us.
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Yeah, that’s me. I’ll still post on BT’s strength training forum because there is so much misinformation about weight training out there.
I forgot about the heat build up. I couldn’t imagine standing around indoors in a wetsuit.
Ahh i see the deal now. If only I could get a hold of one of those fancy short sleeve WLing suits. Oh well, singlet it is for now. Just saved money.
-chris
You can get a short-sleeved WL suit from Risto.
[quote]ninearms wrote:
You can get a short-sleeved WL suit from Risto.[/quote]
you sir, are a gentleman.
-chris