I need something thin and comftable to keep me warm while I do laps in a cold pool. Will this work? Thanks
278964
As long as it is tight fitting, I think this would be perfect for keeping you warm while swimming laps!
278965
It's not as thin as a rash guard but is perfect for me. I don't put my face in the water but do swim back and forth with ease. I think you'll really like it!!!
278966
It will keep you warmer than going bare. I do work out in a warm pool but it is below body temp. The surrounding air is cold. This keeps my arms and shoulders from getting cold. Order the size you wear and this shirt is longer. It is supposed to fit tight. The zipper up the front helps with getting in and out of it.
278967
Absolutely. One of my smartest purchases for water. Believe it or not it does help keep you warmer and I get compliments on it , got the hot pink!
278968
It will help but mine stretched out hugely from the pool chemicals within a short time.
278969
I have bought 2 of them to protect myself from the sun but do know they are good on colder days so would think they would be ok for swimming.
64104
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 am so sorry, i just saw this. I have not really worn it under anything, but my guess is; not a good idea unless rather loose. The wrap itself is amazingly compact and efficient; but does add girth. I may be impractical for other reasons including the cold/heat is only effective for a while, then you'll just have a bulky wrap not really doing anything unless you swap the packs.
34933
No it won't keep you warm in cold water the fabric isn't that thick. It's better for sun protection.
1049384
Yeah I think it is comfortable for laps. Obviously it was designed for surfers but it has a nice tight fit and it comfortable so I'd bet it would be good for you
1560304
In that case I don't recommend getting this one cause it is a lil thin. I live in texas so it doesn't get no where near as cold as it does there in nyc. I seen one that was a fleece fabric that my buddy bought and it looks a lot warmer than the one I bought. He also bought it off Amazon but I'm sorry I can't remember exactly what he said the name of it was. It has strings that come out from the mouth piece to tighten down on your face and it looks very similar to the one I bought. Not sure if that helps any but it's the only way I can really explain what it looks like.
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.
288964
No but it's made out of wetsuit material so it might keep you warmer in the water. Definitley not waterproof though.
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.
958775
I bought mylar blankets to keep the heat out of my massage space during hot summer days. They worked very well. I'm using them during the coldest days of winter as well and they seem to be keeping the cold out. Hope this helps.
10056
Nice jacket that I use under very cold temp. (-20oC) for running with 3 underlayers. It stops wind but I found that it does not breath. As I sweat (even at -20oC) the water stays inside the jacket. I would not recommend it for running although it does the job. A more 'technical' fabric would be more appropriate.
756274
These have great compressive abilities, but I did not feel any significant thermal impact when I wore it. It does keep warm, but it was not noticeable enough for me to consider it that type of tight. Have you considered the SKINS S400/200 Women's Thermal Compression Long Tights ?
13431
I don't think it'll be a good knee warmer. Its relatively thin (perhaps to keep cool while you work out). Has the thickness of a beret, or two fleece jackets layered over each other. Very polyester-y in feel as well, so I don't think that traps heat well.
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It is comfortably thick enough for me. I bought it for the cooling and it does seem to help! The pad is not cold but the heat seems to go down and stay at a normal temp. Good luck. A,
139686
I use the rash guard to keep warm while doing aqua arobics. The water is supposed to be warm, but it is usually cold. Once out of the water I take it off because it does get cold then.
529591
I don't think it matters, but my husband likes to keep the bubble side down. This cover is thinner than our last one, but it is much more flexible & every bit as effective. It is easier to roll or fold up & put to the side when you are swimming. It's at least a 5 degree warmth savings at minimum (which is Nice!)
548342
Probably yes. Check what the neoprene mm is: 2 mm should be quite warm but not too thick or heavy or constricting. 1.5 is even thinner. I swim in Lake MI (colder than ocean) with 2 mm.