Would this suit be okay for swimming in a triathlon or lake?
277700
This is a good suit. You'll like it. Sizes tend to run small. Very flexible and would be good for swimming or tri
277701
I wore it in the ocean. It's a nice suit. Snorkle three times last week in it. Good bang for your buck.
277702
Absolutely! Very flexible yet thick enough to keep your body warm. I love mine. I got my kids the same brand... No issues. Great buy for price
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.
277704
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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We are using it in the pool for the first few weeks of swim team. Our outdoor pool just opened, and our practices start next week, and I'm expecting it to still be to chilly to swim without something like this :) I just plan to make sure to rinse it after every practice.If you are asking if it will be too warm in the summer, I'm not sure about that. It would be warmer than just a regular swim suit.
1241529
This suit runs tight with no stretch and is very short in the legs. I would get the largest one. A better-fitting suit with lots of stretch is the Dolphin Aquatic. Its legs are longer as well.
298136
I got it to wear kayaking in colder Southern California weather. I don't think that it is meant to wear IN water.
111832
I use it for playing disc golf in heavy rain. It's a real waterproof rain suit, not a lightweight water resistant type suit.
53117
Hi Cici,I'd say it's a little higher cut than I'm used to - I generally buy suits that are made for doing laps in a pool (rather than lounging beside the pool) - but it's not extreme by any means. I think the style is flattering and it's good value for the money (pool suits usually being $80+). Hope this helps. Cheers, hm
46098
If your suit is snug enough yes...it is silicone...check if you've got a pocket in the too ....Natie
1287555
No it would be for a child that can almost swim. I used on my child at 3 years old. Before that I used a swim vest.
752783
That suit should be perfect, my 5 year old wore his earlier this year in 60 degree and cooler water, he is in a short arm short leg suit now that the water is upper 60s I've surfed my entire life in RI and have had lots if suits, this is a great suit for the price
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.
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Jose has a point, but thermal isn't for laps. I have a variety of wetsuits including a plain neoprene short suit with long sleeves and a sleeveless 3/4" terry lined suit for California Deep Diving. This shirt you want is perfect for laps, so what if it is ALSO UV protection, it keeps drops of water off your arms as you lift them from the pool so cold air doesn't hit your wet arms, thus you stay warm. UV is a bonus but not your focus. Treat yourself, O'Neill has a great reputation !!
297815
if you are in the water it will be fine, not for on land tho. it is like a thin wet suit
219305
Yes, I use mine equally as much for diving and surfing. I am a tech diver and have used this suit in a variety of water conditions, ocean, bays, and river. I must have used this suit over 100 times last year between surfing and diving. It doesnt have any signs of breaking down on me at this point. It's great for the price. Hope this helpsbtw, I live in Florida and i wouldnt use this suit to dive in the winter. You may want something thicker depending on where you are.
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I would think so. I bought this for my daughter who wears a 2T or 3T, and she's swimming in it. The vest and skirt are each roughly 12" long, and if that's suitable for the child you're purchasing for then the outfit should fit fine. The skirt has an elastic waistband.
139688
I would say no. I bought it for water aerobics at the 'Y'. It's OK for that, but I wouldn't expect it to make me warm in very cold water. Hope that helps.
58459
Yes its very flexible and a great suit for the money. I would get one size larger than you might normally order.
46163
I am VERY skinny, but if we're talking fairly cool swimming pools, this is a great suit. I do feel a gap in my scrawny back area where I feel the coolness of the water, but otherwise I swim laps happily in this. A good buy, lasted me over 7 months at 2x a week. Probably not warm enough for the ocean.