Is this suit for swiming in cold waters?
1652646
Yes, that is the purpose, but everybody had different cold tolerance. This worked well for me in a spring about 70 degrees.
1652647
Yes it is, but its more for the spring and fall waters that are not real cold. Its been great for the spring, we'll see about the late fall.
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..................
1652649
No, not really cold water. Just uncomfortably cool water. My sons and husband use them when we go to the beach in November in Florida's panhandle.
218813
you could try it. it is not waterproof. it is very comfortable. i like the front zipper. never was a fan of the zipper on back of the wetsuits i used while skiing and tubing altho i understand why. i use mine for hunting as a 2nd layer. i wear thermal underwear (long-johns) top and bottom and then this over that, generally. it worked well. i guess it would depend on your personal preference and if you want this suit directly against your skin
1174800
Yes, it is and it launders very nicely in cold water. It's one of my favorite silk pillow cases.
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.
788063
It is very warm so if you are at an indoor meet it just might be too warm. I use it to wear to and from swim practice early morning and late evening swims. Hope that helps. It is a great coat!
139686
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.
297815
if you are in the water it will be fine, not for on land tho. it is like a thin wet suit
732999
It should be ok.. but if it was me swimming in a pool during winter I would pick the full body suit.
75843
hi Slim, according to the Stormr's website this jacket does have some positive buoyancy in the jacket. I haven't tries it out to see if this is actually true. I purchased it for winter time to keep me warm and protected from the elements while snowblowing and shoveling snow.
404040
I have not had any issue with using it in cold water. I switch off between warm and cold.
2260907
The water is very cold. Works very well after 6 intensive months of use. We love it.
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.
1216724
This shorty works well for warm water, but would require layering for cold water.
1728442
Yes! It works very well in cold water. I have tried it a few times in warm as well, but I wash mainly with cold water. For my whites, I add their booster product and wash my whites in cold. They're the whitest whites I've had in a long time! Honestly, I'm impressed.
100969
Yow! That could be coooold! I would maybe look at a 4 or 5 mm thickness suit, that said, this is so cheap and if you get it on prime with free returns... Anyway, I'd guess Medium so you're not wrestling too much to get it on. It does need to be fairly tight and in contact with the skin to work properly, mine has a spot in the small of my back that doesn't contact so it makes a cold spot, which seems to be typical of low-cost wetsuits, but at this price I can't complain too much.
818741
no your skin will be wet but it will keep you warmer then if you were just wearing a bathing suit.
2168305
Yes and no. Yes, I wear mine under my wet suit. No, it has no insulating value. I wear this rashguard under my wetsuit so that I am wearing something on my way the water before I put my neoprene on AND so that I can take off my neoprene immediately upon exiting the water and will still be covered in something that will dry quickly. These rashguard shirts are thin and have no insulating value. They are for the purpose of skin covering and protection.