Are Swimskins worth it?

Yes, swimskins are worth it when you're a triathlete who races in warm weather. A wetsuit may be too warm to wear in warmer weather, which makes a swimskin worth it. It adds speed to your swim, reduces drag, and fits snugly for an ultra comfortable fit.

Do you wear a tri-suit under a swimskin?

In colder temperatures, you can wear a swimskin over your tri suit but you must remove it when you're out of the water. The swim skin reduces drag and helps to speed up your swim, which a tri suit is not made for. For warmer weather, you don't need to wear anything under a swimskin except for a bikini top and bottom.

Does a swimskin add warmth?

No, a swimskin doesn't add warmth. The material used in swimskins is light and thin. They feel like a second skin on the body, and when you wear one on a swim, it will feel like you're not wearing anything.

What is the difference between a swimskin and a wetsuit?

A swimskin is made of thinner material that does not do anything to the body except make it easier for you to swim in open water. A wetsuit is thicker, typically made of neoprene, and designed to add warmth and buoyancy to your body. A wetsuit can also have sleeves, made of longer leg coverage, and made for colder temperatures.