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Wet Suits - How to say it is for swimming

bcampesi
Hi all, I was looking at some wetsuits out there, and I am wondering how I can say if they are good for swimming or if they are more for diving/surf/etc...For example, I have seen the following, and I am not sure if any of these will be good for OW swimming: www.swimoutlet.com/.../14109.htm www.swimoutlet.com/.../11895.htm www.swimoutlet.com/.../19378.htm www.swimoutlet.com/.../19357.htm www.swimoutlet.com/.../12257.htm www.swimoutlet.com/.../12258.htm Maybe now a days all wet suits are made for any of these aquatic sports including swimming? If you have any recommendations that will be great. I do not want to spend a lot of money on this. Thanks and regards Bernardo
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    I think you agree wetsuits offer a competitive advantage. I simply ask that events maintain two categories... I think this is USMS policy today. I am aware several associations continue to disallow wetsuits... I don't understand why one would discourage participation. I am conflicted regarding wetsuit use, but open water swimming needs as many participants as possible... I have completed a handful of alcatraz sharkfest swims, hosted by envirosports, and am convinced some proportion of 'no wetsuit' entries choose to wear wetsuits on race day... some of these 'competitors' wind up in the event top ten for 'no wetsuits.' I took offense to cantwait4bike to imply the wetsuit was some sort of innovation that you either accepted or you were a crazed luddite... two categories render the debate moot
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  • Former Member
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    I think you agree wetsuits offer a competitive advantage. I simply ask that events maintain two categories... I think this is USMS policy today. I am aware several associations continue to disallow wetsuits... I don't understand why one would discourage participation. I am conflicted regarding wetsuit use, but open water swimming needs as many participants as possible... I have completed a handful of alcatraz sharkfest swims, hosted by envirosports, and am convinced some proportion of 'no wetsuit' entries choose to wear wetsuits on race day... some of these 'competitors' wind up in the event top ten for 'no wetsuits.' I took offense to cantwait4bike to imply the wetsuit was some sort of innovation that you either accepted or you were a crazed luddite... two categories render the debate moot
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