Hi. I have found that the usual pool temp of 78-80 F at the pools I use now seems a couple of degrees too cold for me. Due to medical issues, I am now very sensitive to the small temp difference, enough so that I will stay out of the water being it feels too cold.
I have always swam in a brief suit, but now wondering if a kneeskin or body skin might provide just enough boost to raise the temp a degree or two. By covering more of my body, the water might feel just a bit warmer. There are triathlon suits out there that provide insulation, but those are really made for cold water swimming and I don't want to restrict my form by wearing a bulky tri suit and a tri suit would probably add too much insulation and I would end up overheating.
Anyone have any thoughts if this idea would work? I have no experience with a kneeskin or bodyskin.
If a kneeskin or bodyskin would warm me up just a couple of degrees, it would get me in the pool much more often.
Thanks.
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Getting into the pool is the worst. Due to these medical issues I have, its like stepping into ice water when I first get in the pool. My body, shoulders to calves, feels like it is freezing. It takes a long time to get close to warm enough for me. Even then, it still is not at a comfortable level.
Everyone else in the pool is fine with the temp, of course. I am still not sure if the kneeskins or bodyskins would provide just enough temp increase (only need about 2 degrees) for me to be comfortable.
Getting into the pool is the worst. Due to these medical issues I have, its like stepping into ice water when I first get in the pool. My body, shoulders to calves, feels like it is freezing. It takes a long time to get close to warm enough for me. Even then, it still is not at a comfortable level.
Everyone else in the pool is fine with the temp, of course. I am still not sure if the kneeskins or bodyskins would provide just enough temp increase (only need about 2 degrees) for me to be comfortable.
