I'm a pool swimmer who just started doing some open water swims this year along with some triathlons. I rented a wetsuit for one of my races this summer because the water was chilly. I swam pretty slow and I'm convinced the wetsuit was a big reason for my lousy swim. I felt like my lower body was floating/bobbing in the water and it prevented me from being able to rotate my body properly...I felt really bad in the water. I was wondering if perhps it was the brand of wetsuit I used (2XU). Does anyone know of a wetsuit that would keep me warm but not have the same negative effect on my stroke?
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Swimming in a wetsuit requires a bit of getting used to. High end swimming wetsuits are extremely flexible in the arms and shoulders using 1 mm thick material. I don't notice any restriction. The torso and legs are 5 mm providing for a lot of flotation. I had a similar experience wearing mine for the first time in saltwater. Ultimately you will adjust, however I find getting my head up to sight remains a challenge. I only wear it for triathlons where the advantage is significant.
Swimming in a wetsuit requires a bit of getting used to. High end swimming wetsuits are extremely flexible in the arms and shoulders using 1 mm thick material. I don't notice any restriction. The torso and legs are 5 mm providing for a lot of flotation. I had a similar experience wearing mine for the first time in saltwater. Ultimately you will adjust, however I find getting my head up to sight remains a challenge. I only wear it for triathlons where the advantage is significant.
