What do you all think? I'm looking for a suit to use for open water swimming in Central FL, temperate to warm temp waters. I've looked at a trisuit (Orca), a shorty, and a John. Any opinions??
Thanks,
Herman
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As a Floridian needing a wetsuit, I went for the sleeveless-Long John.
You have a good chance of over-heating in Florida waters. Additionally, the sleeveless gives you a great range of motion and no fatigue from fighting your suit. Lastly, I am a very poor kicker so having added buoyancy on my legs and not my arms puts me in a better swimming position.
I have a Blueseventy, but that was it fit best. Checking the sizing charts will speed up the process. Each brand on carry a few sizes. So you have to find the one that matches your body type the best.
As a Floridian needing a wetsuit, I went for the sleeveless-Long John.
You have a good chance of over-heating in Florida waters. Additionally, the sleeveless gives you a great range of motion and no fatigue from fighting your suit. Lastly, I am a very poor kicker so having added buoyancy on my legs and not my arms puts me in a better swimming position.
I have a Blueseventy, but that was it fit best. Checking the sizing charts will speed up the process. Each brand on carry a few sizes. So you have to find the one that matches your body type the best.
