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double duty wetsuit?

Lyn
over 9 years ago
I already own a wetsuit that I use for paddling (NRS Ultra Jane 3.0 Terraprene). I signed up for the 2 Bridges Swim and I'm wondering whether it's a reasonable suit to swim in. I will not have the opportunity to try it out in open water before the swim, and I'm not sure whether trying it out in the pool will be a reasonable test (I'm concerned I'll overheat. It's very comfortable and stretchy). A few key descriptions below: 4-way-stretch PowerSpanTm panels that wrap from the tops of your shoulders to your belt line and along the sides adapt to your movements for unrestricted range of motion and improve fit. 3 mm TerrapreneTm neoprene provides outstanding insulation in cold conditions. I'm not in it to win it, I'm a slow swimmer and this will be my first open water swim in cold water, though I do plan on rolling around in the water while kayaking the weekend before the swim. Thanks for any advice, Lyn
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  • over 9 years ago
    So people can wear wetsuits in 2 Bridges? I wasn't planning to -- and requested to change to the 2.5k (need to adjust to cold water, but bit early in the season to go 5k in 60something degrees). A friend lent me a sleeveless wetsuit and it might be something to consider. I wore it once when water temp was in the 50s--helped with warmth but felt strange... I typically don't wear wetsuits, so it took some getting used to, but wanted to get in some early season o.w. swimming. Still, as I'm on a Boston Light relay team in August, I don't want to get too dependent on wetsuits. I'm thinking 2.5k might well be doable w/out the wetsuit if we're talking about even low sixties (swam relatively recently in 64 degree water w/out a wetsuit--a little chilly at first but fine once I was in a while).
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  • over 9 years ago
    So people can wear wetsuits in 2 Bridges? I wasn't planning to -- and requested to change to the 2.5k (need to adjust to cold water, but bit early in the season to go 5k in 60something degrees). A friend lent me a sleeveless wetsuit and it might be something to consider. I wore it once when water temp was in the 50s--helped with warmth but felt strange... I typically don't wear wetsuits, so it took some getting used to, but wanted to get in some early season o.w. swimming. Still, as I'm on a Boston Light relay team in August, I don't want to get too dependent on wetsuits. I'm thinking 2.5k might well be doable w/out the wetsuit if we're talking about even low sixties (swam relatively recently in 64 degree water w/out a wetsuit--a little chilly at first but fine once I was in a while).
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