Open Water Swimming

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KatieB Nov 2020 11:32am, 19 Nov 2020 8,399 posts	0 KatieB Great savings but restricted sizes....does spending more on a wetsuit really make much of a difference to swim performance? I'm dubious but would love others thoughts...
LouiseRuns 🌹🇬🇧 🇪🇺 Nov 2020 11:37am, 19 Nov 2020 159 posts	0 LouiseRuns 🌹🇬🇧 🇪🇺 Not with my swimming style, I wouldn't have thought. I bought a cheap one from Decathlon, which I'm very happy with.
LindsD Nov 2020 12:05pm, 19 Nov 2020 42,647 posts	0 LindsD POssibly fit and ease of on/off, Katie. But I'm not an expert.
KatieB Nov 2020 12:40pm, 19 Nov 2020 8,400 posts	0 KatieB Yeah....hard to know isn’t it. My thinking is that no piece of equipment will really make you a better swimmer. My entry level suit is already very comfy and relatively easy to get on and off. So. Blah. More important things to think about v
halfpint Nov 2020 1:26pm, 19 Nov 2020 33,204 posts	0 halfpint I’ve just found a second hand zone3 thing for £80. I’m waiting to see if they are willing to post it.
LindsD Nov 2020 1:27pm, 19 Nov 2020 42,648 posts	0 LindsD Indeed. And I bought an expensive ex-rental (so didn't pay the exp price) but the wrong size and it's a nightmare to get on and off. I can't wait for a new one.
KatieB Nov 2020 3:35pm, 19 Nov 2020 8,401 posts	0 KatieB Washed the day off.
halfpint Nov 2020 4:40pm, 19 Nov 2020 33,210 posts	0 halfpint Looks lovely.
LindsD Nov 2020 4:49pm, 19 Nov 2020 42,656 posts	0 LindsD
RichHL Nov 2020 7:07pm, 19 Nov 2020 14,772 posts	0 RichHL I went a bit more quickly in my new wetsuit. It was a better fit and I was able to move my shoulders a more freely.