The swimming suit: ESSENTIAL equipment for open water practice
The open water swimming suit offers athletes comfort during training by protecting them from the cold in particular. Between buoyancy , performance and thermal comfort , what will be your choice?
What makes a good swimming suit?
The swimming suit is a neoprene equipment that allows you to enjoy open water swimming because it:
- protects from the cold,
- improves your buoyancy, a little extra for less good swimmers
- does not alter sensations and does not hinder your movements!
A wetsuit that comes off easily can also save you seconds when getting out of the water when you're competing.
Which combination is right for you?
The perfect combination for you is the equipment that best suits your feelings, your level of practice and your training spots (swimming pool, lake, river, sea or ocean).
Water temperature
Depending on the temperature of the water in which you train, you can choose more or less thick neoprene suits. Wetsuits also come in several variants: with or without sleeves, full or shorty depending on whether you are more or less able to tolerate cool or cold water!
Swimming level: Beginner, Intermediate or experienced
If your swimming level is not exceptional, choosing a wetsuit with good flotation can save you time in the water, because it will allow you to keep your pool afloat and thus reduce friction to improve your glide.
Whereas if you are a good swimmer, a more flexible wetsuit that fits your body better will give you more sensations! Discover our 5 tips for choosing your swimming wetsuit