Are they good for straight swimming in 55 degree water? Do they pull off when you are propelling forward or stay put?
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They stay put just fine. Don't think they would come off unless way too big as they are pretty snug and just stretchy enough to get over your heel. They would help you stay warm, but probably should be used with a thin wet suit or at the very least a swim skin if concerned about cold. Much more important to keep your core warm than your feet.
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I don't see how these pants can help you improve floating. That should be more about technique that you can consult with a swimming coach ;-) !!
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Waterfi fuelbands definitely are. For the regular ones I suppose that Nike can answer this. I heard that you can wear them while swimming but not use them for diving.
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As long as you set them off in the right conditions with no wind they will slowly drift upward. If there is a strong little wind they will float away pretty fast
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@HellCat, I'm not sure how comfortable you would be on a 300 plus mile ride because these are extremely form-fitting and fairly tight. I have one in black and it works great when I'm in the water but for hiking or other outdoor activities I would get a lighter color and possible size up so you have more "breathing" room. The sun protection is great, I'm very fair and haven't had a problem in that area. It's great for camping, swimming, diving, keeping bugs at bay but mine does retain some heat. These also dry fairly quick and are easy to clean. Hope this helps, have fun on your ride.
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To be honest, I don't really know. I just used mine for swimming at the gym pool for lessons. For that, they worked well for me. Sorry.
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They float and the built in tethers work well. I used them for river boarding and the whitewater knocked them off. Fortunately, the tethers held true and I kept my fins for the restof the ride. A great value
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Well, in the fresh water pool where I use them they do. If you are in cold enough water for booties i would just try a garage sale pair of old Jet Fins.
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I use the rash guard to keep warm while doing aqua arobics. The water is supposed to be warm, but it is usually cold. Once out of the water I take it off because it does get cold then.
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No, these are awesome! The adjustments are great and you don't need to have them very tight in order to keep the water out of your eyes.
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I find it best for vertical activity. it would create drag for horizontal swimming. it is great for vertical activity though!
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I did not use when snorkeling. I used these shoes in a water aerobics class. I did not have any trouble with them slipping while exercising. I think they would be OK.
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Slightly, but nothing to write home about. If you are closer to the upper weight limit (I think 130ish), you will get wetter. It is enough to discourage kayaking when the water temperature drops, though. We only use them in summer and early fall.
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No they would not be warm enough for biking in below zero temps. That's not what they were made for. They are meant to retain water so one may keep their body temperature more easily. If you want something to handle very cold water, you want something thicker or made for that kind of thing. These are more for mildly cold and warm water. If you want to bike in below zero temps then just buy winter gloves or something.
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I have used these for years teaching swim lessons. My little girl is 50 pounds and is a double amputee. She is down to just one layer, so four should help support a much heavier child. They are the best because you progressively take off layers as the child gets stronger and is swimming better. They promote the correct posture in the water when worn on the back. It is not a life jacket, but a swim aid. I highly recommend it.
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They are more light to medium. Depends on how hard you work out. What I like is that I can do deep water exercises hands free as these also give buoyancy in the water.
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I use them for pre- and post-season driving in my convertible. I've had no trouble with cold seeping in - including highway speeds in low 40 temps. Unsure if using them in true frigid weather would keep you warm enough - but then again, layering is always best.