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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That's the reason I do some dry land and then jump from the block and immediately swim. If I enter gradually it's a real torture.
You are right. Its the getting into the initial water that is the worst. Before my medical issues, after the first minute, there was no problem. Now, the coldness lasts 15-20 mins or more. Still, I want to swim so its kind of like I need to wear a sweater in the water, which is why I thought about the kneeskins or other full body suit as that might keep just a bit more warmth in. I only need a couple of degrees more for it to be comfortable. Just not sure if they will make any difference.
That's the reason I do some dry land and then jump from the block and immediately swim. If I enter gradually it's a real torture.
You are right. Its the getting into the initial water that is the worst. Before my medical issues, after the first minute, there was no problem. Now, the coldness lasts 15-20 mins or more. Still, I want to swim so its kind of like I need to wear a sweater in the water, which is why I thought about the kneeskins or other full body suit as that might keep just a bit more warmth in. I only need a couple of degrees more for it to be comfortable. Just not sure if they will make any difference.
