Would this suit be okay for swimming in a triathlon or lake?
277700
This is a good suit. You'll like it. Sizes tend to run small. Very flexible and would be good for swimming or tri
277701
I wore it in the ocean. It's a nice suit. Snorkle three times last week in it. Good bang for your buck.
277702
Absolutely! Very flexible yet thick enough to keep your body warm. I love mine. I got my kids the same brand... No issues. Great buy for price
277703
Although I've never participated in a swimming triathlon I see no reason why you cannot. I'm a scuba diver. The suit helps insulate body heat as well as helps with aerodynamics while under water. It seems reasonable that it would be suitable for lake use. Hope this helps.
277704
I wear mine for kayaking and getting in the water with temperatures in the low 40's. I live in VA. I love the suit, just takes time to break it in with the right fit. You might be able got with a 3mm and 2mm sleeves. For the price I could not beat it.I hope this helped.
1049512
I love this suit. Provides coverage I wanted but doesn't inhibit movement. Has held up very well to swimming 3x week
219305
Yes, I use mine equally as much for diving and surfing. I am a tech diver and have used this suit in a variety of water conditions, ocean, bays, and river. I must have used this suit over 100 times last year between surfing and diving. It doesnt have any signs of breaking down on me at this point. It's great for the price. Hope this helpsbtw, I live in Florida and i wouldnt use this suit to dive in the winter. You may want something thicker depending on where you are.
426956
I am not sure what % but it is flexible and I would think a good suit for water aerobics...I thought of using it for the same but so far have only used in the ocean. It is probably the right thickness because when you go to higher, say 2mm and 3mm the suits are generally less flexible with increasing thickness. This one is nice and thin and I use it in the summer when the water is between ~68-72F for surfing, skin diving, and boogey boarding. I like to be warm and also prevent sunburn so this works well. If I get cold the next time I am in the indoor pool, this is the suit I would use - not a 2 or 3mm suit.
1027343
It is a wet suit not a dry suit so you will still get wet. I am not sure how flexible it is for "real" swimming. We used them to basically float around while snorkeling, for which they worked great and kept us warm.
1473447
The vest I ordered was too small and seemed very stiff. I doubt if you could swim in it because it basically keeps your head and shoulders out of the water; I guess, just as a lifejacket is suppose to do. I hope this helps you with your decision.
64104
Jose has a point, but thermal isn't for laps. I have a variety of wetsuits including a plain neoprene short suit with long sleeves and a sleeveless 3/4" terry lined suit for California Deep Diving. This shirt you want is perfect for laps, so what if it is ALSO UV protection, it keeps drops of water off your arms as you lift them from the pool so cold air doesn't hit your wet arms, thus you stay warm. UV is a bonus but not your focus. Treat yourself, O'Neill has a great reputation !!
298136
I got it to wear kayaking in colder Southern California weather. I don't think that it is meant to wear IN water.
115872
It is water resistant, but I wouldn't recommend for a lot of swimming. Especially after a battery change
900778
Yes, this suit is fine and FINA approved. I wore it at USMS Nationals and Master's Pan Am Games.
44466
I bought mine for triathlon. The width was essential for my comfort and getting it wet is no problem at all.
272197
Swimming laps might be better with a vest. I'm very cold natured so I would use it for laps at 84 degrees, but I think a vest would be enough for most people after getting warmed up. Keep in mind it does run very small. You wouldn't want it too tight for that activity. I wasn't hot in it riding bikes at a casual pace for an hour after snorkeling. It's very flexible but it's still a wetsuit material.
1027342
Yes, this is perfect for open water swimming and/or swimming in a very cold pool. It has a lot of flexibility. Water doesn't enter the neck of mine, and I purchased it a size too big for easier on/off.
105862
I would get the large , suit fits bit snug, you don't want to be to uncomfortable in your movements. I purchased a 2x and am 6'3" 240lbs, Body builder frame , I needed a 3x couldn't maneuver in the water and my girlfriend had to pull the suit off my shoulders, I couldn't take the 2x off or put on by myself. !!!!!
1449174
As long as you use it within the confines of what it says from the manufacturer, it should be okay. i only ever use mine when i run or am in the gym, it is sealed from sweat. and has been great in pouring rain. have never gone to swim with it though...
1386231
My husband used it for a deadpool costume with no problem. The dead pool costumes (or at least his) was form fitting so u won't probably be able to wear anything under it but your skiivies or underarmor.
218813
you could try it. it is not waterproof. it is very comfortable. i like the front zipper. never was a fan of the zipper on back of the wetsuits i used while skiing and tubing altho i understand why. i use mine for hunting as a 2nd layer. i wear thermal underwear (long-johns) top and bottom and then this over that, generally. it worked well. i guess it would depend on your personal preference and if you want this suit directly against your skin