Hi,
I am thinking of investing in a wetsuit. Any wisdom out there? What style is the best...long, short, sleeves, no sleeves. Where is the best place to find one? Does wearing a wetsuit significantly improve your time?
Last year I did the 1 mile swim in the Chesapeake Bay. Most people had wetsuits. The water temperature was 72 degrees, and I was not cold at all even though I did not have a wetsuit.
Any thoughts?
Swimmy :)
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I am a swimmer first and triathlete 2nd. If you went to a triathlon site (www.slowtwitch.com) you would get all kinds of wetsuit advise. For open water swimming events I usually don't wear a wet suit, as you see swimmers frown on them. But in triathlon events I wear my Pro Motion sleevless. This is a great suit and the price is lower than many other brands. I would reccomend a sleevless suit as you maintain the feel of the water on your arms as you pull through the water, and it isnt as restricing to the shoulders.
Yes, wearing a WS can increase your speed by making you float on top and not drop your legs making you more streamlined. In triathlons WS are the norm, so I wear mine to level the playing field.
Good luck
I am a swimmer first and triathlete 2nd. If you went to a triathlon site (www.slowtwitch.com) you would get all kinds of wetsuit advise. For open water swimming events I usually don't wear a wet suit, as you see swimmers frown on them. But in triathlon events I wear my Pro Motion sleevless. This is a great suit and the price is lower than many other brands. I would reccomend a sleevless suit as you maintain the feel of the water on your arms as you pull through the water, and it isnt as restricing to the shoulders.
Yes, wearing a WS can increase your speed by making you float on top and not drop your legs making you more streamlined. In triathlons WS are the norm, so I wear mine to level the playing field.
Good luck
