Our coach gave us an offer to buy swim parka's through the team. Pricing is around $100 and a little more for your name on it. Do you guys think it is worth it to buy one or is it just a cool idea but isn't really worth the price?
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A parka is worth the investment if you practice or go to meets that have a chilly pool area. If you do invest in a parka, PLEASE get one that has a fleece lining. If you get one of the old school ones, the lining is itchy when wet and the fuzzies get all over you. I too, retired my college parka - for a while I felt like I should wear it because I didn't get to wear it much (and spent a lot on it)... but I found a great TYR one online... sooooo glad I did. Definitely get your last name or something embroidered on it so that it doesn't get mixed up with others.
A parka is worth the investment if you practice or go to meets that have a chilly pool area. If you do invest in a parka, PLEASE get one that has a fleece lining. If you get one of the old school ones, the lining is itchy when wet and the fuzzies get all over you. I too, retired my college parka - for a while I felt like I should wear it because I didn't get to wear it much (and spent a lot on it)... but I found a great TYR one online... sooooo glad I did. Definitely get your last name or something embroidered on it so that it doesn't get mixed up with others.
