Do most people wear wet suit when swimming in lakes, rivers, oceans?
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"OW swimming is more "macho," conquering the elements and so forth. There is perhaps less interest in helping weak swimmers overcome their fears, and certainly not by using wetsuits or other floaties."
As a fairly new swimmer I've found the OW community to be the most supportive, least macho group of people I've ever met! From my experience everyone has been very helpful to people of all speeds and fear levels (I've had my share of panic attacks and so have many of us). Just an observation.
"OW swimming is more "macho," conquering the elements and so forth. There is perhaps less interest in helping weak swimmers overcome their fears, and certainly not by using wetsuits or other floaties."
As a fairly new swimmer I've found the OW community to be the most supportive, least macho group of people I've ever met! From my experience everyone has been very helpful to people of all speeds and fear levels (I've had my share of panic attacks and so have many of us). Just an observation.
