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2013-02-24 10:37 AM

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Subject: First Wetsuit, First Swim!?

Got my first wetsuit for Christmas and can't wait to take it out on a maiden voyage.  My question is, what temperature would make it feasible to get in a good training swim?  

I understand the relative nature of my question.  The swimsuit is sleeveless.  I have no desire to purchase a cap, booties, or other additional equipment.  Also, I'm not interested in joining the polar bear club and don't really care about the coldest water everyone has swam in (I take plenty of ice baths anyway).  Just looking to know what a reasonable temperature would be for a sleeveless. 

Lastly, I'm sure this question pops up every year around this time and for that I apologize.  I'll answer all such related questions as penance through the spring!  Thanks for your help!



2013-02-24 10:46 AM
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Subject: RE: First Wetsuit, First Swim!?

I would say anything maybe 60 and above. I have a sleeveless as well. I am also a baby who lives in Florida so maybe your threshold for cold is different than mine.

60 is probably as low as I would go, personally. I had it out in 70 degree water on a warm day yesterday and started to feel a bit warm.

2013-02-24 10:54 AM
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Subject: RE: First Wetsuit, First Swim!?
Acceptable to me would be over 60, but over 65 would be even better especially in a sleevless, any colder then that and I don't think you will be having any fun.
2013-02-24 12:12 PM
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Mid 60's will be a little shocking when you get in, but feels fine in a sleeveless once you get going.
2013-02-24 3:05 PM
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Subject: RE: First Wetsuit, First Swim!?
Thanks everyone, helped tremendously
2013-02-24 4:33 PM
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Subject: RE: First Wetsuit, First Swim!?
I have a sleeveless and have swum in the upper 50's. No problems. It really depends on your cold tolerance.


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