Is this suit ok for swimming laps in cold water? I live in Florida and plan on exercising in my pool through the winter which will see water temps into upper 60's low 70's.
732997
Yes, i used it in hawaii and it worked well in there cold waters which is the same temp when i went in november.
732998
Sure. I swam laps in the pool with mine. Just be sure to rinse it well. The chlorine is hard on it.
732999
It should be ok.. but if it was me swimming in a pool during winter I would pick the full body suit.
404040
I have not had any issue with using it in cold water. I switch off between warm and cold.
293121
The Suit can be used in cold weather in the water however I did find it difficult to get my shoulders inside of the suits perhaps since you're getting an extra large it'll be easier however the fact that she had a stroke may make it even more difficult that maybe something you want to consider. it's very difficult getting your shoulders in and especially out.
10056
Nice jacket that I use under very cold temp. (-20oC) for running with 3 underlayers. It stops wind but I found that it does not breath. As I sweat (even at -20oC) the water stays inside the jacket. I would not recommend it for running although it does the job. A more 'technical' fabric would be more appropriate.
139687
I only use it for swimming when the water is around 78 degrees, it is not a thermal or insulated jacket.
532764
Hi Georgia, The pool water in my complex is currently 70-75 degrees but as the weather gets cooler, I will go with a 5mm or probably 7mm. My 5mm triathlon suit keeps me really warm but is much harder to get in and out of and doesn't come up as far on the neck. I do plan on purchasing a 7mm suit from this company soon. So it depends on the temp of the water as well as how toasty you like to be. Another factor is how active you are in the water. I stay in for an hour at a time, lifting neoprene 10 lb hand weights as well as ankle weights- do some swimming but more swimming in the warmer months. If you don't mind the minimal cold seepage when first getting in, you will warm up pretty fast. The thicker the suit, slightly less mobility. The other trick I have found is wearing a hoodie (have 2mm and 3mm) which goes on before your wetsuit and keeps you head much warmer than a bathing cap. Hope that helps!
1250784
3mm Good enough for an 80&lt; degree pool. I bought another one Speedo thermal wetsuit. Which I found after receipt that it is 1mm. I found it weird that the Speedo says thermal wetsuit while this says spring suit. Because this was way thicker and warmer, the speedo was really more like a spring suit and this a thermal suit. It's great quality. I have been washing it in washing machine delicate cycle every week with regular detergent for 6 months straight now. Still looks new. Still thick.
268839
A dive skin might be better than a wetsuit for lap swimming. However, I did a lot of diving with this and found it to be very comfortable and 'effortless,' so lap swimming might be okay if you are willing to strain your muscles slightly against its natural tendency to spring back to neutral position. The size is perfect for me - it is a size 14 and I am a size 14/16.
277703
Although I've never participated in a swimming triathlon I see no reason why you cannot. I'm a scuba diver. The suit helps insulate body heat as well as helps with aerodynamics while under water. It seems reasonable that it would be suitable for lake use. Hope this helps.
1027343
It is a wet suit not a dry suit so you will still get wet. I am not sure how flexible it is for "real" swimming. We used them to basically float around while snorkeling, for which they worked great and kept us warm.
570568
I use mine for doing laps in the pool in the winter. Even though I am inside sometimes the pool is still a little on the cool side. Keeps me nice am warm. Also I bought the men's shirt because the sleeves are a little longer than the women's and fits a lot of better.
46164
I love the vest in water temps between 72-78. I don't know if it would keep you warm in water below that. it probably would, I just don't know for sure. Water does not come in through the arm holes.
1652648
As you can see from the photo of the suit, it is short sleeve and cut off just above the knees. The suit is for marginal temperatures thinking that most adults won't go in water that is below 70 degrees this suit will allow a reasonable dip with temps in the 60's. Your arms and legs and feet will still feel the cold but your core will be comfortable enough to spend some time in the water. It really depends on the swimmers sensitivity to cooler water. Hope this helps..................
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.
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.
20290
I find it as warm as a medium fill down parka, but not quite as warm as a really high fill sub arctic rated down parka. It serves me well pn MOST winter days, all but the most frigid (below zero )
724002
I'm doing it. Even freezing temperature shouldn't effect it. It floats, keeps debris out, adds insulation, and it has been unaffected by two months in the water under our winter cover.