I'm doing the Chesapeake Bay swim on Sunday. I have no idea what to expect. I'm planning to not use a wetsuit but I noticed most swimmers had wetsuits last year...not sure why. If anyone has done this swim I'd appreaciate any tips/advice. This will be my longest OW swim to date.
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if you're going to allow wetsuits, what difference does it make!
(let the bullets fly......)
Probably not much. I get the snorkel, if the person has medical reason that pertain to the neck area. I know of several people that swim with open water groups that wear snorkels because of damages to the neck area that prevent them from turning their head to breath. The snorkel allows them to participate in the swims with the rest of the group.
If someone is wearing a snorkel, odds are that that person won't be near the lead pack.
if you're going to allow wetsuits, what difference does it make!
(let the bullets fly......)
Probably not much. I get the snorkel, if the person has medical reason that pertain to the neck area. I know of several people that swim with open water groups that wear snorkels because of damages to the neck area that prevent them from turning their head to breath. The snorkel allows them to participate in the swims with the rest of the group.
If someone is wearing a snorkel, odds are that that person won't be near the lead pack.
