Do the sleeves make it harder to swim?
356636
No (though my daughter doesn't swim great yet). The sui wet suit is quite right and doesn't drag too much.
356637
Not at all. They are rather tight. It really is like a thicker second skin. My little one has no trouble at all. She actually loves the suit because it keeps her warm when we kayak cold mountain waters.
356638
My 3yo wears size 4 currently as Amazon only carried even-numbered sizes. It's a good fit though for her and she is a beginner swimmer (knows her basic strokes & swims unaided in pool for short distances). The sleeves have not been an issue. It really has kept her warm on the windy days and she can last 3x longer than before at the pool. Winner in my books.
356639
In size 6 there was no problem with movements while swimming. And they are doing a lot of free style etc, no trouble at all. The smaller tighter size 4 was little uncomfortable in this way. Id say the way size 6 fits my kid is like on the picture of the girl for this item here on amazon.
356640
Not that we've noticed. The sleeves are soft enough that the arms still have full range of motion.
356641
Sleeves cut and attached to allow free arm and shoulder movement. Do not hamper swimming motion.
1547001
I found that the suits definitely kept the kids warmer, but only slightly more buoyant. We used the coast guard approved arm and body supports for the first year and now have tried the swim suit with floatation. They now play in the shallow water without the buoyant assist, but still like to swim in deeper water with them on. This summer we are not using the wetsuits.
693861
This shirt will not stop you from swimming, and assuming your arms move normally without the shirt, they should function just as well with this shirt on. However, I should caution that this shirt will NOT cure your arms if they do not currently move normally, nor will it teach you to swim if you are currently unable. A more serious answer, this shirt feels great, like a typical base layer shirt that is a bit snug.
260871
Hi this sleeve ran tight it supposed to be snug but if they do any lifting or have a large biceps it may be to tight for comfort on the top ban. I'd recommend trying a few on in a sporting goods store and then ordering for the best price.
583603
No but not really needed. The cuffs fit tight enough to keep almost all water out even if you put your arm in the water
181713
I believe you can swim with it on. There is a commercial with a former Olympic swimmer, that shows her coming out of a swimming pool, with one on. I have tried other support sleeves, but this is the best one I have ever used.
481628
No, the sleeves are pretty tight because they are double-sided. I bought separate sleeves (not double-sided) which were able to accommodate liner notes.
924982
The palm is thick, the top is neoprene. We use them to water ski, so we don't deal with cold all that much. We use them for blisters. I would think they would help with cold, tho. We use wetsuits when the water is cold, and you still feel the cold of the water, it's just that the wetsuit holds the water on your skin and your body heat warms warms it and keeps you warmer. I would think these would do the same. At least you know they are for the water and they dry quickly.
974635
It would be almost impossible unless you were a strong swimmer using swim fins
17904
No, but it has an extra lining all the way through. Definitely designed for swimmers.
43008
Honestly, I am surprised with your question, are planning on swimming with your laptop??... I do not think there are laptops sleeves water resistant... What I can tell you is that quality of this sleeve is really good, it has a double layer, an external and an internal... The internal helps to provide stability to your laptop, it is like a glove... It seems to me that it can help you in case of a very soft rainy (I have never tried it), but not completely sure that your laptop will be completely safe... It is a great accesorie, by the way...
1990656
Not in the normal sense, but it does protect your hands. Mine are in water all day & this really keeps them from getting so dry & itchy.
268841
The suit is fairly stretchy, and easier to swim in than a full suit. I haven't really tried to swim many laps with it on, although I have worn it in the pool and swum a few laps. It wouldn't be my first choice to swim laps with a wet suit on, but once you're in the water, this suit is comfortable.
666471
We found it is water resistant for swimming, but not very sweat resistant. Areas where he sweated heavily (middle of chest, around underarms) did get a little bit sunburned on my partner, but we both swam in the ocean and this did not affect the performance of the product at all.
121931
Yes... I am a new swimmer, but a mature woman .. I tried longer fins at my pool, but they felt clumsy. These are perfect for me. They help me move through the water, and work a bit harder. I love them. I ready one review about pressure on your arches, which is true. If you have a high arch you need to stretch them a bit. but they are worth the effort. New swimmer
852712
Good question. I only have used them out side of the water. They fit very snuggly. If I was home now I would test it for you but I am at work. Sorry I could not be of further assistance.
268840
You can use it for lap swimming but should note that the ribbing on teh edge of the sleeves and the legs is a bit tight...even with many uses, I found them tight.