Entry-Level Tech Suit: Hydrophobic Fiber or Taped Seams
Former Member
Hi all. I'm considering purchasing an entry-level (read--cheap) tech suit for this summer's slate of open water swims and I'm trying to decide whether hydrophobic fiber or taped seams is more important. Any thoughts/experience?
Thanks!
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Former Member
Personally, comfort and fit are more important that fiber or seams. But all of these pale in comparison to training and technique.
And whatever you choose, if you're swimming in sanctioned events, make sure the suit has a FINA afforded stamp.
Maybe my first question should have been whether a tech suit is worth it for open water? I'm signed up to do the Chesapeake Bay Swim in June and then a 10k lake swim in Vermont in late July. In the past I've worn my wetsuit but was thinking of trying without this summer.
Personally, comfort and fit are more important that fiber or seams. But all of these pale in comparison to training and technique.
And whatever you choose, if you're swimming in sanctioned events, make sure the suit has a FINA afforded stamp.
Maybe my first question should have been whether a tech suit is worth it for open water? I'm signed up to do the Chesapeake Bay Swim in June and then a 10k lake swim in Vermont in late July. In the past I've worn my wetsuit but was thinking of trying without this summer.
