Does anyone wear under a full wet suit. I am looking for something for triathlon.
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Depends how it fits, I wear a 12/14 and it was too snug across the bust. I use to have a Henderson (15+ years ago) wore it in the lap pool till warm,and while helping scuba classes and use to use it over a dive skin to add core warmth in Caribbean, can't find another with a full zipper,
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Does it? This suit is awesome. I usually sweat in it during the kayak trips. I've fallen in the thefrigid rivers and it has keep me from freezing. I also have the waterproof boots and gloves to go with itfor added thermal protection.
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All wetsuits give a bit of buoyancy, if they are made of neoprene. A full suit 4 mm suit floats me entirely. my legs float up so it is hard to swim. With thin shorts, your butt will ride higher in the water when you swim. But NO THE SHORTS WILL NOT FLOAT WHOLE BODY. they might help your stroke if you have a heavy butt, though!
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Hi Georgia, The pool water in my complex is currently 70-75 degrees but as the weather gets cooler, I will go with a 5mm or probably 7mm. My 5mm triathlon suit keeps me really warm but is much harder to get in and out of and doesn't come up as far on the neck. I do plan on purchasing a 7mm suit from this company soon. So it depends on the temp of the water as well as how toasty you like to be. Another factor is how active you are in the water. I stay in for an hour at a time, lifting neoprene 10 lb hand weights as well as ankle weights- do some swimming but more swimming in the warmer months. If you don't mind the minimal cold seepage when first getting in, you will warm up pretty fast. The thicker the suit, slightly less mobility. The other trick I have found is wearing a hoodie (have 2mm and 3mm) which goes on before your wetsuit and keeps you head much warmer than a bathing cap. Hope that helps!
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This is meant to be worn instead of a wet suit. I bought it to wear in tropical climate to avoid rash/burn from board in the ocean.
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I would think so, I however, wear mine in a pool in water 9' or more, and it does keep me on top of the water. As far as bulky wear, I suppose it may be a bit less bulk around the waist only compared to a full life vest...I never thought of wearing it while I kayak! Thanks for asking the question Marvin!
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I swim laps 2-3 times and week an tho bathing suit is the only one I have, it's very chlorine resistant! Now with that being said you should never wash your suit in the washing machine an always hang to dry. I never ring mine out either. Hope this helps!Lovin mineCheers
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NeoSport XSPAN shorts for me are worn with a 0.5 mm long sleeve top. I wear them for warm water SCUBA. What's to reveal? They fit almost like a second skin! Are you serious?
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I wear mine during bowling and exercising at the gym. It gets really sweaty and is okay. Couldn't say what would happen if it got completely wet. Good luck.
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Triathletes use it for this all the time. I've tried it and it sure does help in both getting it on and stripping it off when wet after the swim. It won't harm neoprene either.
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It needs to fit perfect also in the pants because in the water it will be a problem if you have water inside the suit you'll be carrying more weight. I first used one of a friend for an olympic triathlon, that is my same size and was perfect for me . That why I decide to by one.
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Only have worn it for 1 hour during workout. It will get wet but not a wet feeling under as I wear it tight.
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Hi Cici,I'd say it's a little higher cut than I'm used to - I generally buy suits that are made for doing laps in a pool (rather than lounging beside the pool) - but it's not extreme by any means. I think the style is flattering and it's good value for the money (pool suits usually being $80+). Hope this helps. Cheers, hm
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I wear an ll man's shoe, and their 'large" size is a really tight fit. you might be ok, a bit loose, they SAY you can fix by wearing a sock. i could not swim any faster with them than with large scuba fins, and I had to work much harder with the aqua fin. I am not, however, training to really swim, just to endure, lose weight, and built leg muscle. If your goals are different, they might work for you.
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Not a "dry suit". You will get soaked. It just prevents rockrash and maybe keeps your core temp a little higher in cold water
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It is not breathable. I don't know if I ever heard of a breathable dry suit. Did not find it uncomfortable, but it has been pretty cold air temp when I wore it (sailed small boat Thanksgiving day, 26 degrees.
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It's not so much your height but your weight, and how many layers you plan to wear underneath the rain suit. I'm a few inches taller than you and I bought a Large, which is plenty big. I'd recommend a Medium for you.