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 think there may be some distinction between the two forms of swimming, each with certain skills, like flip turns and underwater kick vs. navigation and efficiency in rough water.
I don't think it is a crutch since I am entering a team triathlon and want to do my best for the team.
I love the feel of not wearing one, but it is just hard to leave a minute on the table.
The race is only 1000m, so overheating won't be an issue in 70-75 deg water.
If the water is dead calm, I may go with the fast skin. You don't object to that do you? or does it have to be a jammer?
I think there may be some distinction between the two forms of swimming, each with certain skills, like flip turns and underwater kick vs. navigation and efficiency in rough water.
I don't think it is a crutch since I am entering a team triathlon and want to do my best for the team.
I love the feel of not wearing one, but it is just hard to leave a minute on the table.
The race is only 1000m, so overheating won't be an issue in 70-75 deg water.
If the water is dead calm, I may go with the fast skin. You don't object to that do you? or does it have to be a jammer?
