tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30313696.post115979700537255000..comments2023-10-30T03:49:12.645-05:00Comments on MURTHA'S TRIATHLON BLOG: Wetsuit anyone???Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16373200551519838456noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30313696.post-1160073897468173612006-10-05T13:44:00.000-05:002006-10-05T13:44:00.000-05:00The only thing I have learned from the lake swim i...The only thing I have learned from the lake swim is to practice swimming in the pool with your eyes closed and then open them to take a breath...since lake water is pretty murky you'll be better prepared to site when the lake water is brown.<BR/><BR/>Good luck in your race!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064924692767548756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30313696.post-1160022420294289952006-10-04T23:27:00.000-05:002006-10-04T23:27:00.000-05:001. Get a quality suit from a known company.2. Were...1. Get a quality suit from a known company.<BR/><BR/>2. Were it in every race you can if it is legal. The minute you lose taking it off in Transition is more than off set by the multiple minutes you save in teh swim.Comm'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351781836311483147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30313696.post-1159986884244212802006-10-04T13:34:00.000-05:002006-10-04T13:34:00.000-05:00Wetsuits are nice for lake swims, but not so much ...Wetsuits are nice for lake swims, but not so much if the water is really warm. Lake water doesn't move so much either, which might further contribute to heating. My personal preference is to feel comfortable and safe temp-wise in the water and sacrifice the buoyancy.<BR/><BR/>(Then again, if it reaches the 80's they might ban wetsuits altogether--problem solved!)<BR/><BR/>All my tri's and swim races this summer were in lakes (including a 2-miler), and it was nice to allow the lake to cool me off rather than cook me since I didn't wear a wetsuit.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17183777773275817099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30313696.post-1159974372190546622006-10-04T10:06:00.000-05:002006-10-04T10:06:00.000-05:00I agree with Steven. I like swimming in a wetsuit...I agree with Steven. I like swimming in a wetsuit - I am faster, smoother and more efficient. I also second the comments on buying quality vs economy.<BR/><BR/>At this point, this close to the race I would be leery about jumping into a wetsuit for the first time - they do take some getting used to.Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30313696.post-1159894566819797912006-10-03T11:56:00.000-05:002006-10-03T11:56:00.000-05:00If you're used to swimming without a wetsuit, and ...If you're used to swimming without a wetsuit, and the water temp will be 76-80 degrees, you're better off without a wetsuit. It took me forever to get used to swimming in one. The lake will be similar to the pool--no waves or currents--so it should be easier than the ocean. You're buoyancy will be the same as the pool as well. Plus, you save time in transition! (I'm pretty buoyant as it is so wetsuits only keep me warm; that's all they're good for in my case)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821164461194210117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30313696.post-1159826446174472502006-10-02T17:00:00.000-05:002006-10-02T17:00:00.000-05:00Take the time and spend the moola to get a decent ...Take the time and spend the moola to get a decent wetsuit if you are going to get one. Jessica is correct that the cheapo suits are not as bouyant since they are made thinner. I'm a believer in using them for all open waters swims...because I would sink without one! It gives me that added little confidence boost knowing it would be really tough to drown wearing a wetsuit!Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916812957723271553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30313696.post-1159817174590042692006-10-02T14:26:00.000-05:002006-10-02T14:26:00.000-05:00Couple things:Don't get a cheap wetsuit. They're n...Couple things:<BR/><BR/>Don't get a cheap wetsuit. They're not buoyant. I'm not sure what they're for, actually!<BR/><BR/>I did a tri this summer when the water was 77 degrees - wore my full wetsuit and was HOT. Really hot. And I don't swim that fast. :-)<BR/><BR/>I do swim faster with my full wetsuit than without - definitely due to the buoyancy and streamlining of my body. <BR/><BR/>So...I'm not sure what the distance is for your tri, but I would not worry about the water temp - 75 degrees is PLENTY warm enough to go without a wetsuit - and I'd worry more about changing something less than a week before your race. :-)<BR/><BR/>Good luck! Looking forward to the race report!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10428144095012747296noreply@blogger.com