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.
I get very annoyed with the folks to wear a wetsuit if the water is even a half degree below 76.
I'd think if the water is over 70 there's no need for a wetsuit. But heck, if people really want to wear one, go for it. Usually wetsuit wearers are put in a separate category anyway.
If some dude can swim 1K at the North Pole in 30 degree F water w/o a wetsuit I think everyone else can probably handle 70! :)
I get very annoyed with the folks to wear a wetsuit if the water is even a half degree below 76.
I'd think if the water is over 70 there's no need for a wetsuit. But heck, if people really want to wear one, go for it. Usually wetsuit wearers are put in a separate category anyway.
If some dude can swim 1K at the North Pole in 30 degree F water w/o a wetsuit I think everyone else can probably handle 70! :)
