I really appreciate your input. It definitely makes me less trepidacious
about trying a full wetsuit. We'll see how it goes.



Thanks!

Gina



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From: spudman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:spudman@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Bradley Rich
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 12:17 PM
To: spudman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [spudman] Wetsuit Question



I never was claustrophobic and the buoyancy of a wetsuit is really
comforting in the water and it keeps you horizontal in the water which makes
swimming less strenuous and faster. I just love swimming in a wetsuit. There
is a little bit of a learning curve getting in and out of the suit but it's
worth it. They make specialized body lubes (Body Glide is one) for wetsuits,
but Pam cooking spray on the wrists and ankles works great. Don't use
Vaseline or other petroleum based products, they are tough on the neoprene.

Brad

From: spudman@yahoogroups <mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> .com
[mailto:spudman@yahoogroups <mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> .com] On
Behalf Of
Gina Bosco
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:59 PM
To: spudman@yahoogroups <mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> .com
Subject: RE: [spudman] Wetsuit Question

Thanks Brad for that info. That's very helpful. So did you find that
wearing a full wetsuit made you feel "claustrophobic" at first? How much
harder is it to get out of a full as compared to the sleeveless?

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From: spudman@yahoogroups <mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> .com
<mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:spudman@yahoogroups <mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> .com
<mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On
Behalf Of
Bradley Rich
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:34 PM
To: spudman@yahoogroups <mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> .com
<mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [spudman] Wetsuit Question

My advice is get a wetsuit with sleeves. They are more versatile and believe
it are not are faster. The only downside is there is a little additional
resistance to your stroke as you stretch the shoulders as you reach into the
stroke. I own both and definitely use the long sleeve suit more, and I
always compete in the long sleeve whenever wetsuits are allowed.

Brad

From: spudman@yahoogroups <mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> .com
[mailto:spudman@yahoogroups <mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> .com] On
Behalf Of
Gina Bosco
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 1:45 PM
To: spudman@yahoogroups <mailto:spudman%40yahoogroups.com> .com
Subject: [spudman] Wetsuit Question

Can anyone out there offer a little input/opinion/guidance regarding choice
of wetsuit for the kinds of water temps we typically have around Burley? I
am leaning towards buying a sleeveless wetsuit, but wonder if I'll regret
that due to the sometimes chilly water temps. I'm new to triathlon so I
sure could use some help on this.

Thanks!

Gina

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