Is this something I could swim laps in and keep warm?
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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 !!
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I'd definitely say yes! I've done a lot of laps in mine, and I've never felt cold.
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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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This is not thermal, it is intended to protect from dangerous UVF sun exposure. Add thermal to your (swim) garment search and that will keep you warm.
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You bet. That's exactly why I bought it 2 months ago. And it's fantastic. Stay fit !
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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.
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Hi, This is not a wetsuit, but I was comfortable wearing it in VERY cold water on a beach weekend. I think it did help me meet my daughter's challenge to get in and catch some waves with her. So, yes/no. It helps, but there are other products made for swimming/surfing in coldest temps. Eileen
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No. You would want to look for Heat Gear items (designed to keep you cool on the heat). This is a Cold Gear item (designed to keep you warm in the cold).
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No...you can't wear it while swimming. This particular model is not waterproof.
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No but it's made out of wetsuit material so it might keep you warmer in the water. Definitley not waterproof though.
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I took it to the pool and did some laps with it. It would work sporadically, it matters how deep your head goes underwater And how far the device is. I hung my phone in a bag midway thru the lap and that helped with distance. It worked well in jacuzzi after. So you can swim with them but not recommended. It's more of a selling point to stress the water durability of the product.
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Yes. This is very plush and warm, I would not use it in the summer time at all.
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Yes! It's pretty thin maybe 1mm. My son is using it for swim class at an indoor pool now, keeps his core warm while other children are shivering. But I do believe it was made for summer swimming .
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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
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I swam with mine in a lap pool. Never leaked but it is reall bulky and you can feel it holding you back on your wrist. when swimming, I used a smaller hr monitor watch for swim because that was all I needed and it wasn't getting in the way.
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Our pool is 84-85 degrees, too. You will love this jacket. I've been wearing it all winter in the pool. It makes swimming comfortable. If you feel too warm, while doing many laps, just open the zipper a bit at the neck.
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i did 50mins on my exercise bike, sweat was trapped underneath.. it's quite funny, i could see a bubble of water(sweat) so i think if the seal is good, you should be ok swimming
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I think it will keep you warm not sure about fit for physical activity though. The heat reflective technology is very effective.
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I swim laps in a saline pool and haven't had any issues. The closure seals very tightly.
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I don't think that this is the vest for you then. It's perfect for over a thermal, but an insulated jacket may be a bit much. Also, it will flop around too much if not fastened on the sides.
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I've never tried while swimming but I would think it would be fine. The only time I lose it is when I'm doing push-ups or burpees.
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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.