Subject: RE: wet suits - how much do they help bouyancy? Well, out here in California we dive in 7 mil (1/4 inch ) thick wesuits.... good luck sinking in that thing... Tri suits are much thinner
But think about it, your problems can't be all because you are so lean. Michael Phelps has very little body fat as well, he doesn't sink. I know lots of very very lean swimmers that do not sink
Wetsuits do help buoyancy but knowing nothing about you (other than "sucky phase" ) I'd bet that buoyancy is not your problem, but swimming technique (hope that doesn't offend you ).
If your technique is good, you won't have this problem. One thing you might try is using fins. These will help propel you through the water (which keeps you afloat ) while you work on upper body technique.
Chris |