Is this suit good for swimming laps?
1049511
Yes. I didn't have to worry about adjusting any straps or pulling anything out.
1049512
I love this suit. Provides coverage I wanted but doesn't inhibit movement. Has held up very well to swimming 3x week
1049513
YES!!! This suit holds up to chlorine & bromine. I have had 3 of them. All black in color. Fading is very min. This suit fits skin tight. That is why I have 2 different sizes. After swimming laps for a few months. I needed a smaller size...I became toned! Very important for lap swimming...this suit holds EVERYTHING in PLACE. No bottom shaving needed & I have size D breast, no top popping out! I am 5'2" & 147 lbs. I wear a size 12 in this suit. When I go down from swimming...I have a size 8 that works just as well.
1417238
I doubt it would work well for swimming...the fit isn't so great to begin with
64109
YES!!! That's mostly what I use it for and it's great! I don't swim laps competatively though, so I'm not sure how much it would impact your times, but the drag that is created is minimal and doesnt have a negative effect on the duration of my workout.
689193
It's pretty hard to actually swim with this belt on. I would say it's for vertical activity - water exercises, underwater walking and running... It just keeps you buoyant, like a life preserver, only better.
149335
It might be easier if you are a fast swimmer. I swim laps with mine but I am a slow swimmer. The vest is a little restrictive but does keep me warm. Thanks
64106
Well, I'm not an advanced swimmer, so I'm not entirely sure, but the shirt is lightweight and the material is good - like a compression shirt, but not thick. I think you could swim laps in it, as surfers wear these when wading out into the ocean. It makes for a good athletic shirt, as well, as I even wore this in the class before my swim class to run a mile for a test. I didn't overheat, and it felt cool and my arms could move freely as I ran.
1952873
I swim laps in a saline pool and haven't had any issues. The closure seals very tightly.
1956917
I have not yet used this suit. I did inspect it upon my receipt of it and the material feels plastic-y and resilient. Any Tyvek suit is going to be challenged by exposure to soil, rocks, snags, etc. Be careful with it and you should be fine.
1049383
I bought this for my son but in an adult size I think it would be very comfortable to swim laps in. Rash guards are great for that .
272197
Swimming laps might be better with a vest. I'm very cold natured so I would use it for laps at 84 degrees, but I think a vest would be enough for most people after getting warmed up. Keep in mind it does run very small. You wouldn't want it too tight for that activity. I wasn't hot in it riding bikes at a casual pace for an hour after snorkeling. It's very flexible but it's still a wetsuit material.
285464
From my perspective...yes, I have worn many different wet suits in the past but I've never worn one for a tri. I love it. I like to have the freedom of arm movement and it's really rather boyant. I'm 5'8" at 160 lbs and I am an intermediate swimmer. It helped tremendously with my confidence during the open water swim. Hope that this helps.
58459
Yes its very flexible and a great suit for the money. I would get one size larger than you might normally order.
269453
I would not recommend them for snorkeling. But they work well for lap training in a pool.
825027
I honestly don't know. but I bought several types of these products because I do laps in the gym. they don't work very well don't work very well. so I returned them. however if you are using it for jogging or out of the pool activities, they are awesome. I hope this was helpful
556583
It needs to fit perfect also in the pants because in the water it will be a problem if you have water inside the suit you'll be carrying more weight. I first used one of a friend for an olympic triathlon, that is my same size and was perfect for me . That why I decide to by one.
58207
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!
177576
From what I've read online, you should not wear them in pools with chlorine. That being said, we bought the suit knowing we'd be using it weekly in a pool with chlorine. We needed a suit with full coverage. My son has worn his every week for 6 months to swim lessons in a pool with chlorine. We also wash it in the washing machine each week. The suit has held up with no problems.