I just moved from El Paso, Texas to LB, CA. This will be my first winter in the ocean and I don't know anything about wet suits. I don't know anything about the ocean for that matter. How cold does the Southern Pacific get in the winter? How thick should my suit be? Brand? Full/Half? etc... Like I said I'm a virgin to this whole thing so any input is welcome. Thank you!
Try to meet this guy -- http://robaquatics.com/
I like a sleeveless wetsuit -- look around for deals on either the Xterra Volt or Vortex (www.xterrawetsuits.com/.../).
Like Amanda said, though, depending upon your cold tolerance and the distance you're going to swim, try swimming without a wetsuit.
Loads of OW races are listed at www.spma.net
Try to find a local tri group or Masters group that does some OW training. I imagine folks at the Long Beach Grunions (http://www.lbgrunions.org/) can point you in the right direction.
Try to meet this guy -- http://robaquatics.com/
I like a sleeveless wetsuit -- look around for deals on either the Xterra Volt or Vortex (www.xterrawetsuits.com/.../).
Like Amanda said, though, depending upon your cold tolerance and the distance you're going to swim, try swimming without a wetsuit.
Loads of OW races are listed at www.spma.net
Try to find a local tri group or Masters group that does some OW training. I imagine folks at the Long Beach Grunions (http://www.lbgrunions.org/) can point you in the right direction.
