What thickness wetsuit is best for swimming?
What thickness wetsuit is best for swimming?
How to Pick the Correct Wetsuit Thickness
| General Watersports (Surf, Wake, Kite, Etc.) | Triathlon & Lap Swimming | |
|---|---|---|
| 58°+ | 4/3mm Sealed | 5/3mm John |
| 60°+ | 3/2mm Sealed | |
| 65°+ | 3/2mm Flatlock | |
| 72°+ | Springsuit Neoprene Top |
Which wetsuit is best for open water swimming?
What is the best wetsuit for open-water swimming?
- Best overall wetsuit: Orca Openwater Core Hi-Vis Wetsuit.
- Best women’s wetsuit for flexibility: Zone3 Azure Women’s Wetsuit.
- Best men’s wetsuit for beginners: Zone3 Azure Men’s Wetsuit.
- Best wetsuit for strong swimmers: Orca Openwater Core TRN.
Is it OK to swim in a wetsuit?
For most wetsuit brands, it’s perfectly fine to swim in a pool in your wetsuit on occasion. Be sure to do a thorough job of rinsing it inside and out with clear water after you wear it in a chlorinated pool. For many swimmers, wetsuits feel constricting.
What wetsuit is best for cold water swimming?
Best wetsuits for swimming in cold water by temperature range.
| Wetsuit. | Cold Water Temperature Range. |
|---|---|
| Roka Maverick Pro Thermal Wetsuit | 42°-70°F/ 6°-21°C |
| Orca Openwater Smart Wetsuit | 50°-75°F/ 10°-24°C. |
| Blueseventy Fusion Wetsuit | 50°-80°F/ 10°-26°C |
| Synergy Triathlon Open Water Wetsuit | 50°-80°F/ 10°-26°C. |
Are shorty wetsuits good for swimming?
Shorty wetsuits are perfect for the UK’s summer season or warmer climates when a swimsuit or a pair of boardies don’t quite cut it! Shorty wetsuits are usually either 3mm or 2mm in neoprene thickness, with some even being around 1mm.
Will you sink with a wetsuit?
So does a wetsuit make you float? The short answer is yes, it does – but not as much as a life jacket. They might assist in flotation, but do not outright provide it. Whatever activity you use a wetsuit for, they’ll help you float – and keep you warm while doing it.
How cold can you swim with a wetsuit?
Wetsuits are permitted if the water temperature is up to (and including) 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius) or colder. Wetsuits will be prohibited in water temperatures greater than 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius).
