How much time do you need to get comfortable in a wetsuit? Have a swim coming up (66-67 degrees) that will now allow them. Don't wanna give up any potential advantages, but I've never swam in one and don't wanna screwup my stroke. I've got several people to borrow one from so that isn't a problem, a custom fit would be.
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Be generous with the bodyglide! I've always been against wetsuits. Having said that, I borrowed a sleeveless/ legless (just above knee) from a friend just to try in case i had to wear for an OW next weekend. My tempo pace 100 for a 5k dropped almost 8 seconds per 100. Down to a 1:05. The reason I make that statement is that a full body suit is sometimes hard to feel good in. I tried one of those as well and became very clostrophobic, borderline panicky. This morning even with bodyglide I chaffed pretty bad in some areas. Use alot of it!
Good luck.
Be generous with the bodyglide! I've always been against wetsuits. Having said that, I borrowed a sleeveless/ legless (just above knee) from a friend just to try in case i had to wear for an OW next weekend. My tempo pace 100 for a 5k dropped almost 8 seconds per 100. Down to a 1:05. The reason I make that statement is that a full body suit is sometimes hard to feel good in. I tried one of those as well and became very clostrophobic, borderline panicky. This morning even with bodyglide I chaffed pretty bad in some areas. Use alot of it!
Good luck.
