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 :-)
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I'd suggest you try to get into the water every day (or as often as you can) without the suit. Initially, dont bother too much about swimming. Just get in and out at to start with. Then after a week or so, swim 20-40m every day. Build it up a few metres each day, count your strokes. As the weeks roll by you build up resistance to the cold so you won't feel it any more , you will be able to cover progressively longer distances and *bonus* the water is getting a little warmer at the same time.
I'd suggest you try to get into the water every day (or as often as you can) without the suit. Initially, dont bother too much about swimming. Just get in and out at to start with. Then after a week or so, swim 20-40m every day. Build it up a few metres each day, count your strokes. As the weeks roll by you build up resistance to the cold so you won't feel it any more , you will be able to cover progressively longer distances and *bonus* the water is getting a little warmer at the same time.
