I have an Orca full suit and farmer John wetsuits. Being a Wuss I hate cold water. how long would I be able to swim in the full in 42+ degree water? I know it's like asking how long a piece of string is but Eh! These questions have to be asked :-)
Thanks
Just like grandpas diapers....depends.:afraid:
swimming in cold water is potentially dangerous, and 42' is COLD.
Do you have a training partner? a chase boat? access to warming (hot tub, hot shower close)? :coffee:
If the answer is yes to all of these it depends on your ability to withstand cold, body fat, determination etc...
When i swim in cold water (no wetsuit high 50's +) the first hurdle is getting my face in the water. i tend to hyperventilate when the waters cold making it tough to swim. i'll start with a couple strokes, stop and slow my breathing, try to add strokes until i'm actually swimming.
Once swimming make sure you pay close attention to how your feeling.
Your hands and feet my become numb; for me it's not a big problem.
BUT...
if i start to enjoy myself or feel that "it's not too bad" then it's time to get out.
Once out it can take a while to warm up. i've spent 30 min. in a hot shower, stepped out and started shivering. A hot tub is helpful but a hot bath will be ice cold in a matter of minutes. A long hot shower and a long nap:bed: are great for recovery.
good luck!
Just like grandpas diapers....depends.:afraid:
swimming in cold water is potentially dangerous, and 42' is COLD.
Do you have a training partner? a chase boat? access to warming (hot tub, hot shower close)? :coffee:
If the answer is yes to all of these it depends on your ability to withstand cold, body fat, determination etc...
When i swim in cold water (no wetsuit high 50's +) the first hurdle is getting my face in the water. i tend to hyperventilate when the waters cold making it tough to swim. i'll start with a couple strokes, stop and slow my breathing, try to add strokes until i'm actually swimming.
Once swimming make sure you pay close attention to how your feeling.
Your hands and feet my become numb; for me it's not a big problem.
BUT...
if i start to enjoy myself or feel that "it's not too bad" then it's time to get out.
Once out it can take a while to warm up. i've spent 30 min. in a hot shower, stepped out and started shivering. A hot tub is helpful but a hot bath will be ice cold in a matter of minutes. A long hot shower and a long nap:bed: are great for recovery.
good luck!
