Over the summer we had a pool installed with an Endless Pool swim unit. My goal is to use it as much as possible in each season, but since it is a full size backyard pool, and not a typical 5'x10' Endless Pool, we can't heat it year around. Yesterday the temp dipped to below 70, so I decided to dig out my sleeveless wetsuit. Amazing how much warmth a wetsuit provides, but I wonder how much more I can get with a full suit with sleeves.
I've looked at the manufacturer information for Blue Seventy, 2xu, Quintana Roo, and Xterra, but I did not see anything that led me to believe one model or brand held in warmth more than another.
My guess is that they are all pretty equal, but I thought I'd check with the experts here first. If a group of people around the world doing cold open water swimming doesn't know about warm wetsuits, I don't know who would.
Well.....I'm not an open water swimmer per se, but I have been surfing for about 35 years. The primary warmth factor for a wetsuit is the thickness of the neoprene, usually measured in 'mils' or millimeters. Arms and legs for active sports are generally thinner than body panels. Find out the mils and you'll have a very accurate idea of the warmth. The secondary consideration is if the seams are glued, stitched, and taped. Each step costs $, but improves durability and warmth.
Bill
Well.....I'm not an open water swimmer per se, but I have been surfing for about 35 years. The primary warmth factor for a wetsuit is the thickness of the neoprene, usually measured in 'mils' or millimeters. Arms and legs for active sports are generally thinner than body panels. Find out the mils and you'll have a very accurate idea of the warmth. The secondary consideration is if the seams are glued, stitched, and taped. Each step costs $, but improves durability and warmth.
Bill
