https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/24230/fastskin-open-waterJust curious to know if anyone has raced in open water with a fastskin suit. If so, did they notice any difference (were you faster)? I&#39;ve never seen any information on how it helps in the open water. Kennen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/260982?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 23 Aug 2004 06:26:29 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:28b2eda0-4a3b-44fa-bee6-6d7df2f648fdbeirelandI have worn speed suits in open water but not fastskin--I have been told that the hydrophobic qualities of fastskin is lost after about 15 or at most 20 minutes. I don&#39;t know if that is true but its worth looking into. I do know people who wear fastskin and think it helps. One concern has to be chafing--places which are not a problem in fresh water or pool water can become a giant gaping sore after rubbing for 3 miles in salt water.<div style="clear:both;"></div>