I too swim at an outdoor pool that is very cold at times (around 63 degrees F.) Will this suit help with warmth
51328
The suit is geared more towards protecting your body from jellyfish and other sealife. The suit is too thin to act as an insulator.
51329
The suit is not a wetsuit but a lycra suit to protect you from jelly fish stings etc. so won't keep you warm
272202
I don't think the jacket will overheat you, but 85 degrees is the standard pool temp. I would be more concerned about the drag of water on your arms. I really enjoy mine, but I walk 90 minutes in the pool every morning. Not swimming laps.
34934
It did not help me in cold water. I think neoprene is the only thing that helps there.
279236
No this shirt is not sufficient in 60 F (16 C) water. It does not have any real insulation and will NOT keep you warm. The shirt does block some windchill but personally I would only use it down to 20 C water temp.
111835
We use the suits for construction, but, I think that if you order a large enough size and do not have multiple layers of sweaters and coats on ----- this should be usefull.
134348
if it is a windy day, this may not be as useful as you would think. the evaporation caused by the wind could make your feet cold, I have noticed this while in my wetsuit going from one dive site to the next via boat
788063
It is very warm so if you are at an indoor meet it just might be too warm. I use it to wear to and from swim practice early morning and late evening swims. Hope that helps. It is a great coat!
1160093
It has a zipper up the back with a long tab. We used it for Mexico and the water caves that are shaded. It will be much warmer than a swim suit and rash guard shirt but if the water is really cold- you may want to get a full wet suit. This one was is a great value.
537154
It is pretty good for cold weather but just use it as liner under a thicker glove and does keep me warm.
2068834
It will all depend on how sedentary you are. I wear these when I drift fish for steelhead in a boat for 10 hour+ days. The temps are usually 35F and below. I also wear a polartec beanie, balaclava, 3 other mid-layers, 3 pairs of smartwool socks and Baffin boots. If you will be actively moving about, this is not for you.
162053
William, I think a tradional surf or diving wetsuit would be too hot for out-of-water sport activities. They are incredible insulators, so I would be concerned about overheating or dehydration. I wear my suit half way (to the waist) when I goto the beach. The drive is only 15 minutes, but in that short time of inactivity I'm starting to get very warm. Also, there is the chafing factor. Tradional surf wetsuits will chaf surfers in high friction areas such as the armpits and neck. I can only imagine the chafing you'd get if you ran in one! If you still wish to wear a wetsuit in your workouts, my recommendation would be to look at the lighter weight wetsuits that triathletes use.
369644
I wore this at an indoor pool where the water was slightly warmer (85). The air temp was cool. I get cold easily, and I found the cool water made it's way up my back and became chilly if I wasn't doing something vigorous. The shortie I have bought since is a better choice for me. I think you may have to take in account how warm you are on a regular basis (I rarely feel the heat), and how vigorously you will be exercising.
64107
This is not thermal, it is intended to protect from dangerous UVF sun exposure. Add thermal to your (swim) garment search and that will keep you warm.
263542
I love this jacket in many ways, but it is not for really cold weather. If I wear a warm sweater underneath, I am fine until it gets really cold, but today I was out in 30-degree weather with just a light-weight long-sleeve tee underneath and I was cold.
724004
absolutely! We live in AZ and the winter is the reason we bought it. Our temps have been dropping into the 40's at night and, by mid afternoon the pool is still warm enough to enjoy.
985383
I use them for a toasty swim in 62 degree water very thick. I would guess yes re lobster catching ie enough padding
278964
As long as it is tight fitting, I think this would be perfect for keeping you warm while swimming laps!