https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/5854/beginner-needs-advise---it-s-coldHello to all, Because of some back troubles my doctor recommends a regiment of swimming. Thing is, I am swimming outdoors and it gets pretty cool at night (only time I can swim). My question is this. do I just have to tough it out or is there some kinden-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/79228?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:47:59 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:4c6bab0a-376a-4860-bded-70d4d10f3e2cFormer MemberCanoe and kayak stores sell thin neoprene and &quot;fuzzy rubber&quot; pullovers that might work.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/79098?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:56:23 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:45c52838-d416-4cb8-acae-63ea6d996010Former MemberA rashguard might be your ticket. If that&#39;s not enough I&#39;d try a short sleeved 2mm jacket. No zip. They can be a bear to get off, but you want it tight.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/78989?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:24:17 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:5ed0b508-8951-4ce7-bc5e-d8cbc6e2e900Former MemberThanks fanstone, I never thought of wet suits but with a quick search I see that there are thin neoprene vests and sleeved tops. I&#39;ll check em out.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/78888?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:10:04 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:823a8305-adc0-48bf-b18e-5c933532a40cFormer MemberGet a wet suit, the kind scuba divers use. There are some covering chest, parts of arms and thighs, there are others covering more. You can go more expensive and get the swimming gear that triathletes use. Slimmer and more expensive is what they are. These are not allowed for racing purposes in the swimming world, but you can use them to swim. They are slightly thicker than the fast skins used by swimmers. They also will keep you warm, which is their primary purpose.<div style="clear:both;"></div>