IceCreamMan Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Sorri I thought you were talking about a less congested swim.With the current format (large fields, lap courses) I don't think it is possible to get a perfectly spread (no drafting) cycle. With the way IM events are going (everyone wants to do them) it risks going the same way standard / Olympic distances went.... Remember last century when drafting was not allowed in the Olympic distance. Maybe if they increased the time gaps drastically between age group starts and had 1 lap routes, or reduced the number of entrants (shakes head)That would seriously annoy all those ouens that bought tri bikes
Rocket-Boy Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Exactly, ironman themselves must have loads of data from previous events too..easy enough to get into a database and correlate. the idea of a rolling start is very cool though ...fighting 500 other ppl to get to the first buoy for the first 150m is always painful Fixed that for you
SwissVan Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 That would seriously annoy all those ouens that bought tri bikesOnly thise that have one bike (a tri bike)That would be a dark day indeed and I don't see it happening tbh, but then some say... Never say never beOverall I think we will have to get used to some congestion or larger start gaps
Garfield2010 Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Exactly, ironman themselves must have loads of data from previous events too..easy enough to get into a database and correlate. the idea of a rolling start is very cool though ...fighting 500 other ppl to get to the first buoy is always painful Problem is that 60% of all netrants are normally virgins
reteid Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Garfield2010, on 11 Jun 2015 - 09:56 AM, said:Problem is that 60% of all netrants are normally virginsso us 40% are not so virginlike?(tongue in check)
fanievb Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 I are a virgin ???? * I've been involved with IM for 5 years though, thought I'd see what the fuss is about
IceCreamMan Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Problem is that 60% of all netrants are normally virginsI guess that's true...they can start at the back....
shaper Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Better to start at the back and feel good as you pass people
dracs Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Having caught up on the Q&A, I think the rolling start will be great for most - maybe just not for age groupers who are racing for position rather than time (in the future I would think top age groupers should get their own start after the pros). Interesting to note comments about likelihood of the swim being cancelled - including if the sardine run happens to be late... Would be a huge pity so hopefully low likelihood...? Anyone know the typical sea temperature in early August? Related to that, anyone brave enough to do open water swim anywhere in Joburg this time of year? I guess the alternative is to look like a real winner at the V&A pool in my wetsuit...!?
shaper Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Having caught up on the Q&A, I think the rolling start will be great for most - maybe just not for age groupers who are racing for position rather than time (in the future I would think top age groupers should get their own start after the pros). Interesting to note comments about likelihood of the swim being cancelled - including if the sardine run happens to be late... Would be a huge pity so hopefully low likelihood...? Anyone know the typical sea temperature in early August? Related to that, anyone brave enough to do open water swim anywhere in Joburg this time of year? I guess the alternative is to look like a real winner at the V&A pool in my wetsuit...!?We made inquiries not so long ago about doing a swim at Heia Safari and they advised it was closed for the winter, maybe you can still swim at Emmarentia
mtbDobby Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Hi All, I have looked for threads regarding wetsuits - I am a newbie and believe I am required to buy a wetsuit? Any advise on this would be appreciated, I am based in JHB (northern suburbs) so am looking for something descent for a 1st hit out that I can use again if the bug bites. Thanks in Advance D
fanievb Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Hi All, I have looked for threads regarding wetsuits - I am a newbie and believe I am required to buy a wetsuit? Any advise on this would be appreciated, I am based in JHB (northern suburbs) so am looking for something descent for a 1st hit out that I can use again if the bug bites. Thanks in Advance D you are not obliged to have a wetsuit and I doubt DBN will be wetsuit compulsory (under 16deg) It is however recommended that you have one due to the extra buoyancy it provides. I am also a noob and got a 2xu A1. http://www.2xu.co.za/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_66&product_id=54
shaper Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Hi All, I have looked for threads regarding wetsuits - I am a newbie and believe I am required to buy a wetsuit? Any advise on this would be appreciated, I am based in JHB (northern suburbs) so am looking for something descent for a 1st hit out that I can use again if the bug bites. Thanks in Advance DSpeak to Terry, will sort you out and good prices on demo suitshttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/139901-xterra-triathlon-demo-wetsuits-for-703-durban/
Rocket-Boy Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Hi All, I have looked for threads regarding wetsuits - I am a newbie and believe I am required to buy a wetsuit? Any advise on this would be appreciated, I am based in JHB (northern suburbs) so am looking for something descent for a 1st hit out that I can use again if the bug bites. Thanks in Advance DTerry from xterra is your man.
T.XTERRA Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Hi All, I have looked for threads regarding wetsuits - I am a newbie and believe I am required to buy a wetsuit? Any advise on this would be appreciated, I am based in JHB (northern suburbs) so am looking for something descent for a 1st hit out that I can use again if the bug bites. Thanks in Advance DHi there I am TerryThe best course of action is to rent the first time. I convert the rental after event day if you decide to buy, You will have a little over three weeks now to get the suit get into the water and get to know the wetsuit. By race day you ready to rock n roll. After the event you get to tell me the war story and make the decision to return or purchase. You either buy the rental or purchase new or demo which ever suits your needs. terry@xterrawetsuits.co.za 0794824658.
Rocket-Boy Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Hi there I am TerryThe best course of action is to rent the first time. I convert the rental after event day if you decide to buy, You will have a little over three weeks now to get the suit get into the water and get to know the wetsuit. By race day you ready to rock n roll. After the event you get to tell me the war story and make the decision to return or purchase. You either buy the rental or purchase new or demo which ever suits your needs. terry@xterrawetsuits.co.za 0794824658. ^see that? exactly why Terry is the man.Also xterra wetsuits are seriously good quality, I very impressed with my one that I bought from Terry.
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