I'm curious what the ratio of deaths is for the swim portion of triathlons vs open water swims. Or maybe phrased a better way: I wonder if swimmers wearing wetsuits are more at risk of health issues than those not wearing wetsuits. This comes after learning of another death in the swim leg of a triathlon (athlete was wearing a wetsuit, but also had a known heart problem).
I sometimes feel nauseous after swimming in a wetsuit. I wonder if the constrictive nature of the suits might exacerbate any health issues in athletes (such as cardiac problem or other).
Just curious. I'm not against wetsuits, but I have a feeling the industry targets triathletes since they're less familiar w/ swimming and believe they require more of a cushion.
I have done several open water swims, none with a wetsuit, so I can't speak from experience, but some people have told me they feel constricted in wetsuits (not that they have had health issues). I've also heard the shorty wetsuits offer some warmth without the constriction. But mostly, I like the freedom of just wearing a swimsuit. Although not a fast swimmer at all and someone who could conceivably benefit from a wetsuit, I haven't ever felt any desire to get one.
I have done several open water swims, none with a wetsuit, so I can't speak from experience, but some people have told me they feel constricted in wetsuits (not that they have had health issues). I've also heard the shorty wetsuits offer some warmth without the constriction. But mostly, I like the freedom of just wearing a swimsuit. Although not a fast swimmer at all and someone who could conceivably benefit from a wetsuit, I haven't ever felt any desire to get one.
