{"title":"Youth Triathlon Suits | Kids Trisuit for Boys \u0026 Girls","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 40px auto; padding: 0 30px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eYouth Triathlon Suits: Common Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWhat youth tri suits does Kona Tri Apparel carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKona Tri Apparel carries the Youth Kona Triathlon Race Suit with Sublimated Graphics at $79 — a unisex sleeveless one-piece trisuit for boys and girls in Youth sizes 8 through 16. The suit uses the same core construction as the adult line: Performance LYCRA fabric for moisture management and comfort, Hi-Fil Mesh panels for temperature control and quick drying, a lightweight quick-dry chamois pad for bike comfort, and a rear pocket for energy gels or nutrition. It is engineered for free shoulder range of motion through the swim, core support on the bike, and unrestricted movement on the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWhat age range and body size does Youth 8 through Youth 16 cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYouth sizing in athletic apparel is based on age as a rough guide, but body measurements are more reliable. Youth 8 typically fits children around 7 to 8 years old with a chest of roughly 26 to 27 inches and a waist around 23 to 24 inches. Youth 16 fits older kids and early teens around 14 to 16 years old with a chest of approximately 34 to 36 inches and a waist around 28 to 30 inches. Because kids grow at different rates, always measure your child's chest and waist and compare against the Kona size chart rather than ordering by age. A trisuit should fit snugly — slightly tighter than street clothes — but should not restrict shoulder movement or cut in at the leg openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eDo kids actually need a trisuit or can they just wear a swimsuit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor youth triathlons, a trisuit is strongly recommended over a swimsuit, bike shorts, or mix-and-match kit. A swimsuit provides no chamois padding on the bike and offers no pockets for nutrition. Bike shorts worn over a swimsuit create drag in the water and a slow, uncomfortable transition. A trisuit solves all three problems in a single garment — it swims, bikes, and runs without any changes in transition. For young athletes doing their first sprint triathlon, simplifying transitions reduces anxiety and eliminates one source of race-day confusion. Many youth tri programs specifically recommend or require a trisuit-style garment for participant safety and timing accuracy at transition checkpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWhat distances do youth triathlons typically cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYouth and kids' triathlon distances are scaled significantly shorter than adult races. A common youth sprint format for ages 7 to 10 might be a 100-meter pool swim, 5-kilometer bike, and 1-kilometer run. Older youth categories (ages 11 to 15) typically see distances of 200 to 400 meters of swimming, 10 to 15 kilometers of cycling, and 2 to 3 kilometers of running. USA Triathlon sanctions youth-specific races with standardized age group distances, and most local youth triathlons follow similar formats. At these distances, the right gear — including a properly fitting trisuit — makes the experience more comfortable and builds confidence for young athletes progressing toward longer events as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCan my child wear the youth tri suit in a pool swim and then directly ride their bike?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes — that is exactly what the suit is designed for. The Performance LYCRA and Hi-Fil Mesh construction dries rapidly after the swim so your child is not riding in a cold, wet garment. The quick-dry chamois provides enough saddle comfort for a youth-length bike leg without being heavy or bulky during the run. The rear pocket is sized for kids' nutrition like gels or chews. After the swim, your child transitions directly from the water onto the bike without changing any clothing — which is both the point of a trisuit and a significant confidence boost for young competitors who are learning the sport for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eHow do I care for my child's trisuit to make it last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRinse the suit in cold fresh water immediately after each use — both after pool and open water swims to remove chlorine, salt, and sunscreen, which degrade technical fabrics over time. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with mild detergent and no fabric softener. Fabric softener coats moisture-wicking fibers and reduces their effectiveness. Always hang dry — heat from a dryer breaks down the elastane and LYCRA content, causing the suit to lose its compression and shape prematurely. Store flat or hung rather than tightly folded to prevent permanent creasing along seam lines. With proper care, a quality trisuit holds its performance properties through an entire season of racing and training. Kona Tri Apparel ships direct across the U.S. and accepts returns within 30 days on unworn items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"youth-triathlon-race-suit-speedsuit-skinsuit-trisuit-sleeveless-one-piece-vest-and-short-combo-that-half-zips-with-a-rear-pocket-for-storage","title":"Youth Kona Triathlon Race Suit with Sublimated Graphics","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-none\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eFrom Kona Tri Apparel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eYOUTH TRI SUIT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS - Performance LYCRA Fabric helps your kids stay dry and comfortable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eHI FIL MESH for temperature and moisture management utilizing high filament technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eLightweight and quick dry pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eUPF 50+ UV sun protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eOne rear pocket for storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Youth Kona Tri Apparel sleeveless race suit is a one-piece vest + short combo and is the perfect entry suit for kids triathlons and offers unbeatable value, comfort and performance for the price. The suit fits both boys and girls, from Youth 8 to Youth 16, and is engineered to preserve free range of motion in the shoulders, support through the core, while the mesh panels provide temperature and moisture management during your ride and run. And the rear pocket keeps your energy gels within reach. If your youth are just getting started with triathlon, this is the trisuit you need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2358\/8601\/files\/Kids-Size-Chart.png?v=1586554048\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kona Tri Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Black\/Red \/ Youth 8","offer_id":39600012001473,"sku":"E119","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black\/Red \/ Youth 10","offer_id":39600012067009,"sku":"E120","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black\/Red \/ Youth 12","offer_id":39600012132545,"sku":"E121","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Red \/ Youth 14","offer_id":39600012198081,"sku":"E122","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Red \/ Youth 16","offer_id":39600012263617,"sku":"E123","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Red \/ Youth 18","offer_id":41688830410945,"sku":"E227","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Blue \/ Youth 8","offer_id":39600012034241,"sku":"E124","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black\/Blue \/ Youth 10","offer_id":39600012099777,"sku":"E125","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black\/Blue \/ Youth 12","offer_id":39600012165313,"sku":"E126","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black\/Blue \/ Youth 14","offer_id":39600012230849,"sku":"E127","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Blue \/ Youth 16","offer_id":39600012296385,"sku":"E128","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Blue \/ Youth 18","offer_id":41688830443713,"sku":"E228","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/8013\/8433\/products\/youth-triathlon-race-suit-speedsuit-skinsuit-trisuit-sleeveless-one-piece-vest-and-short-combo-that-half-zips-with-a-rear-pocket-for-storage-679590.jpg?v=1617675269"}],"url":"https:\/\/konatriapparel.com\/collections\/youth-kids-triathlon-suit-trisuit-tri.oembed","provider":"Kona Tri Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}