Does anyone know of a full body (wrist to ankle) suit made out of a fabric that lasts a long time? Preferably not several hundred dollars - I'm looking for coverage not speed in competition. I would like something for open water that would prevent sunburn and minimize jellyfish stings. No matter how much sunblock I put on I burn on a long swim during the day, and the jellyfish are everywhere right now.
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Thanks Rhoda! Do you have personal experience with swimming in one of these? Since they are designed for scuba I wonder how they work for swimming?
No, sorry the closest I've come is a long-sleeved rash shirt. I suppose it would create a bit of drag in the water, but parents send their kids to the beach in full body swimsuits now and they don't seem to get dragged under.
If you're feeling very brave/dramatic/want to be noticed by boat traffic, you could always go for one of these:
www.divegoddess.com/Postcards1207.html
:eek:
Actually the jellyfish have thinned out significantly, perhaps if I just avoid mid-day swimming I'll be alright until my next SwimTrek tour. I highly recommend Sardinia by the way!
I'm jealous! I won't be able to do another Swimtrek tour until next year.
Thanks Rhoda! Do you have personal experience with swimming in one of these? Since they are designed for scuba I wonder how they work for swimming?
No, sorry the closest I've come is a long-sleeved rash shirt. I suppose it would create a bit of drag in the water, but parents send their kids to the beach in full body swimsuits now and they don't seem to get dragged under.
If you're feeling very brave/dramatic/want to be noticed by boat traffic, you could always go for one of these:
www.divegoddess.com/Postcards1207.html
:eek:
Actually the jellyfish have thinned out significantly, perhaps if I just avoid mid-day swimming I'll be alright until my next SwimTrek tour. I highly recommend Sardinia by the way!
I'm jealous! I won't be able to do another Swimtrek tour until next year.
