I plan on doing the 5K championships without a wetsuit, but I also plan on a non sanctioned 6 mile swim and some other team tri's this summer where I wetsuits are permitted.
I was wondering how much faster a 1000 time would be with a wetsuit. Anyone have good experience or numbers for this?
I may put it on and try a pool 1000 to see what the difference is, but I would like to avoid the test.
I would like to use the wetsuit if it will be faster.
Did a time trial several weeks ago over a measured distance (~1000yds) open water.
Full wetsuit was a full minute faster. 17 min. vs 18.
Wetsuit was first and I swam very relaxed. Wetsuit came off and I swam hard. I felt faster without the suit because my kick was more activated. I also felt good and warmed up, but I was just plain faster with the suit.
How long did you wait between swims? I would bet if you kept the wetsuit on, your second 1000 would still be slower than the first.
-Rick
Did a time trial several weeks ago over a measured distance (~1000yds) open water.
Full wetsuit was a full minute faster. 17 min. vs 18.
Wetsuit was first and I swam very relaxed. Wetsuit came off and I swam hard. I felt faster without the suit because my kick was more activated. I also felt good and warmed up, but I was just plain faster with the suit.
How long did you wait between swims? I would bet if you kept the wetsuit on, your second 1000 would still be slower than the first.
-Rick
