I HATE jumping into a cold pool; sure, call me a whimp, but anyway ... Does anyone have suggestions to combat this? I seem to recall that English Channel swimmers used to coat themselves with something (Vaseline?) to protect themselves from the extreme conditions of the channel. Is there a strategy that someone could share with me? Do body suits help?
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Try wearing a swim cap. There a whole lot of difference in warmth with and without a cap. Also some ear plugs to keep the cold water out , or a tight seal cap. Most of the warmth leaves your body thru the head. Easy and cheap no mess in the pool .
cold water cap pages
www.geocities.com/.../coldwatercaps.html
or for surfers windsurfers swimmers
www.geocities.com/.../kayakcaps.html
Try wearing a swim cap. There a whole lot of difference in warmth with and without a cap. Also some ear plugs to keep the cold water out , or a tight seal cap. Most of the warmth leaves your body thru the head. Easy and cheap no mess in the pool .
cold water cap pages
www.geocities.com/.../coldwatercaps.html
or for surfers windsurfers swimmers
www.geocities.com/.../kayakcaps.html
