Legskins for OWS/Training (non tech material)

RE: Legskins for OWS/Training (non tech material)

Former Member — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:57:31 GMT

I contacted TYR regarding these: www.tyr.com/.../men-s-a7-swim-tights.html It says they are used for "training" and are made out of some neoprene material. I emailed TYR for more information. This is the response I got: A7 is not legal for competition due to neoprene, only Tracer Light tight and Tracer Light full body are legal for open water competition (not pool). A7 can be used as a training suit for open water swimmers. Durable construction but as with any compression suit or wetsuit, to extend the life of the suit, individual should rinse in fresh water and hang dry out of direct sunlight after every use. Fresh water rinse and cool air dry prolongs the fabric life and keeping it out of the sun prolongs the neoprene life since sunlight and temperature fluctuation isn't good for neoprene (so don't leave exposed in your car either for example). They don't have it in my size. So your looking for something to wear that will keep your legs warm yet still entertain onlookers? Wear a brief and smother grease over your legs:-) Hahahah. There's an idea. I just have to lather it all over me obnoxiously.

RE: Legskins for OWS/Training (non tech material)

__steve__ — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:36:22 GMT

So your looking for something to wear that will keep your legs warm yet still entertain onlookers? Wear a brief and smother grease over your legs:-)

RE: Legskins for OWS/Training (non tech material)

dc_in_sf — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 06:08:46 GMT

I'm not sure that a textile based swimsuit would actually provide any kind of warmth, though I know some folk swear by the psychological benefits of additional coverage. No idea about the cramping issue - I cramp up much more in pools from pushing off the wall than I ever do in open water.