Sleeveless Wetsuit

[Seasider71]

Does anyone know the rules governing sleeveless wetsuits in competition ??

I am getting ready to purchase a new wetsuit, and I notice that Huub do a sleeveless wetsuit (TFN £120) I always have problems with the shoulders and thought this would be the ideal solution. The body is the same makeup as the 3:5 version but without the rotation panels, and compared to £495 for a full suit this seems to be a bit of a saving.

However I do not want to purchase it, if I will be unable compete in a wetsuit only swim just because there are no arms.

Any clever fish out there ????

[jonathon.e]

The main reason for a wetsuit is to retain the body core heat. As far as I am aware you can go sleeveless, the only rules being the thickness and the new ruling regarding the arm panels.

http://triathlon.competitor.com/2013/06 ... ewed_77663

The only time full cover may be required is for specific races in harsh conditions, not the UK.