Will it keep you warm in cold water?
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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 your skin will be wet but it will keep you warmer then if you were just wearing a bathing suit.
14647
It definitely is warm enough for the core of your body. You will need something to keep other parts like your head warm.
243564
The whole idea behind neoprene is that the thin layer of water between your body and the neoprene is what keeps you warm. Ask anyone that surfs.
1027342
Yes, this is perfect for open water swimming and/or swimming in a very cold pool. It has a lot of flexibility. Water doesn't enter the neck of mine, and I purchased it a size too big for easier on/off.
1808053
I have not used it for cold but I would imagine it would keep things cool also. It does a great job keeping hot. I would just throw a couple cold packs in with it.
704256
I think it works. I don't do much cold water wash but when I have it was fine. can put a small amout of detergent if you want to.
1507050
I think it will keep you warm not sure about fit for physical activity though. The heat reflective technology is very effective.
2095979
Sorry . . .can't help. I've been using it on my hand! But, given how it's working there, I would say yes, it should keep the back of your knee cold.
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It depends. I got this for my daughter yet water managed to get in through the neck area yet she was still warmer then with a regular bathing suit.
537154
It is pretty good for cold weather but just use it as liner under a thicker glove and does keep me warm.
139683
It does block out some of the cold from the water. I like it because it keeps me a little warmer while still allowing me to move freely in the water.
8841
It keeps the water from being icy cold. It's a gentle warm, but not hot. Suitable for birds and mammals.
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Yes! It works very well in cold water. I have tried it a few times in warm as well, but I wash mainly with cold water. For my whites, I add their booster product and wash my whites in cold. They're the whitest whites I've had in a long time! Honestly, I'm impressed.
1054615
Maybe a little, but if you leave it in the sun the water will definitely get warm. It's thin and meant to be very lightweight, so I wouldn't say insulation is it's primary purpose.
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It will all depend on how sedentary you are. I wear these when I drift fish for steelhead in a boat for 10 hour+ days. The temps are usually 35F and below. I also wear a polartec beanie, balaclava, 3 other mid-layers, 3 pairs of smartwool socks and Baffin boots. If you will be actively moving about, this is not for you.
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It does get warm, but I'm always cold so this works for me. Having the mattress pad over it does help.