Also ensure that you re legally allowed to swim in the source.
Cold water swimming accessories.
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No excuses to stop your open water swimming in the winter.
Tested in uk lakes rivers and seas and designed for great temperature retention and comfort we ve developed a range of outdoor swimming wetsuits in collaboration with industry design legend dean jackson and the outdoor swimming society.
While good ear plugs will never replace a wetsuit and good head covering they can prevent issues related to the inner ear and cold water.
The dryrobe advance dryrobe is a fantastic hooded waterproof and windproof changing robe which allows you to get changed inside it when you have been swimming.
Open water swimming can mean a lot of waiting around and being cold before and after being in the water so we would recommend being as snug as possible to make the experience a lot more comfortable.
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Under the fina wetsuit cold water policy you re required to wear a wetsuit if the temperature drops to between 16 and 18 degrees and the event is cancelled in water temperature under 16 degrees.
Embrace the art of swimming wild whilst keeping warm for maximal cold water comfort.
The water always seems much clearer at this time of year i suppose less disturbance and lower periods of sunlight contribute to the lack of algal growth and the increased winter precipitation keep fresh water flushing through the catchment area.
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We ll discuss the specifics of gear in future articles cold water swimming accessories wetsuits for cold water swimming now is a good time to mention the dangers of peer pressure don t let others push you into a skins swim when you don t want to or if you are not ready for it wear what you want to swim in.
At any fina sanctioned open water event their wetsuit policy helps to determine when they believe water starts to become cold for general swimming.
Cold water swimming accessories.
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Wearers report less disorientation both in and while exiting the water and a more comfortable cold water swimming experience altogether.
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Always be sure to check the temperature and safety conditions before swimming.
Our swimming gloves and wetsuit socks from zone3 c skins cressi and head are designed to keep you warm and toasty in the coldest river lake or sea.
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Open water sources like calm rivers lakes and gentle oceans provide great training ground for cold water swimming.