Would these be good for swimming in a triathlon when a full wet suit isn't needed? I saw someon wearing some at a recent race but I don't know what ki
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Yes! This would definitely be a better (and lighter) choice for a triathlon, rather than a wetsuit! Good luck!
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I believe these would be too thick for a triathlon and possibly the waist band would gap and they would fill up with water.
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I would buy the covers just for swimming. These don't work very good. I just saw plastic covers by the swim stuff at Target.
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I like them to fit like a wetsuit which is pretty tight. You should have to "roll" it up off your back when you take it off. Sounds like you have the correct size.
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Can you wear these in a pool? Yes. Should you? No. They are soft neoprene, which is why they are so comfortable. I'm guessing that the stitching would give way pretty quickly if there were submerged several times. Do a search on Amazon for "pool exercise equipment" (no quotes). You'll find a wide range of stuff that provides resistance while in the water.
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Hello. See my answer below. First, though I would recommend another brand entirely. These fog up terribly and the fit leaves something to be desired. I have been a swimmer and scuba diver for many years and would suggest you go cheaper if you are just planning to swim. Speedo is a good brand overall. Also, would recommend that you wear contact beneath your mask. You are more likely to get headaches with glasses on. There will be double depth to your overall perception. Hope this helps.
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I've never used them for swimming. I only use them for sleeping. There's only one way to find out if they work while swimming. Good luck.
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I've only them in a pool. However, if you are referring diving in the ocean i would get different pair. These good fir swallow water
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Bradford W. these are great RAIN pants, they will keep you dry from rain. However, they are not wading pants. If you are going to use them for rain protection while fishing, then yes excellent choice, if you plan to wade into the water no, not designed for that.
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I wear mine for kayaking and getting in the water with temperatures in the low 40's. I live in VA. I love the suit, just takes time to break it in with the right fit. You might be able got with a 3mm and 2mm sleeves. For the price I could not beat it.I hope this helped.
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I think if you are a strong, fast swimmer they may come loose..... This could be remedied by using goggles to secure them, or a swimming cap. I do a fast side stroke and I haven't had any problem with them coming off while swimming. I also do a slow- medium freestyle and I haven't had a problem with them. I love them....for the price, give them a try. You could always use them for relaxing pool time or work-outs...
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Trig: Hi. I also scuba dive and when I do I use my full size fins. I just used these Travel fins again last week on vacation and they worked great for snorkeling. My opinion would be to use full size fins for scuba diving.
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They are very good to swim in! These have turned into my everyday swim trunks whether I'm at the beach, the lake, or the pool. The pockets have mesh netting in them, so they do not hold any water that will slow you down. Caleb
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All wetsuits give a bit of buoyancy, if they are made of neoprene. A full suit 4 mm suit floats me entirely. my legs float up so it is hard to swim. With thin shorts, your butt will ride higher in the water when you swim. But NO THE SHORTS WILL NOT FLOAT WHOLE BODY. they might help your stroke if you have a heavy butt, though!
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Yes, I have and they are fine, they don't "hold on to" much more mud than bare skin does.Also. all these comments about DON"T WEAR PANTS are plain old bullcrap There is NO reason not to wear a FULL combat uniform in these races if that's your thing. I and many others have done it. If you want to COMPETE then sure, wear lightweight gear. But for a fun run you can wear a 50'lb ruck and BDU if you want.
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I don't know for certain but from my experience I have worn them in the shower and continued to wear them for hours afterwards, as they dry quickly. They really are long lasting. But I did try to swim in the pool with them once when I forgot to remove them and they came off in the water. So for me, it seems as though getting them wet is not so much a problem but immersing them fully in water for awhile will loosen them off the skin.
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I use mine in the fall and winter to get in and out of my kayak without getting my feet wet and cold. They are waterproof so I'm not sure they would work well for your purpose. Might look into water shoes specifically made for pool use.
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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.