I'm torn between a jacket with arms and the vest - does it keep you warm enough? Does water come in through the arm holes? The jacket is 2 mm
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I have not worn mine in awhile but as I recall, it was ok up near the arm pits but it was too loose at the waist or too short at the waist-know what I mean? I was aqua jogging so moving my arms a lot which produced enough heat. Depends on how cold you get.
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You will get wet. The vest is a good option for warmer water. A jacket is good for cooler water. I recommend not buying any item from wetsuit wear house unless you like sewing it yourself.
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I am VERY skinny, but if we're talking fairly cool swimming pools, this is a great suit. I do feel a gap in my scrawny back area where I feel the coolness of the water, but otherwise I swim laps happily in this. A good buy, lasted me over 7 months at 2x a week. Probably not warm enough for the ocean.
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I love the vest in water temps between 72-78. I don't know if it would keep you warm in water below that. it probably would, I just don't know for sure. Water does not come in through the arm holes.
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Yes, both the sleeves and hood are fleece lined, and that is what makes it so warm and such a snug fit. You won't need much in the way of layered clothing under this, and you may want to buy a size larger if you do plan on wearing a lot of layers with this over it. It is almost hot in this parka.
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Yes. That is why I got the "jacket" for it too. It keeps it colder longer and doesn't sweat all over everything. It is a great water bottle though.
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I'm a slim male 5'11, I wear it on motorcycle trips in the late fall. It fits just fine but there are no heating elements in the arms though, only across your chest and down your back. Hope this helps
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Hi Georgia, The pool water in my complex is currently 70-75 degrees but as the weather gets cooler, I will go with a 5mm or probably 7mm. My 5mm triathlon suit keeps me really warm but is much harder to get in and out of and doesn't come up as far on the neck. I do plan on purchasing a 7mm suit from this company soon. So it depends on the temp of the water as well as how toasty you like to be. Another factor is how active you are in the water. I stay in for an hour at a time, lifting neoprene 10 lb hand weights as well as ankle weights- do some swimming but more swimming in the warmer months. If you don't mind the minimal cold seepage when first getting in, you will warm up pretty fast. The thicker the suit, slightly less mobility. The other trick I have found is wearing a hoodie (have 2mm and 3mm) which goes on before your wetsuit and keeps you head much warmer than a bathing cap. Hope that helps!
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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.
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Well the 7 j jackect is water proof and has breathable sides and has a nice hood but it wont keep you to warm I'm not sure about a dubliner it's a pretty decent jacket
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The jacket is lined with a thin reflective material to give it warmth. It is fitted. I wear a medium and it is a snug fit. No room for extra clothing underneath.
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Sorry, I don't use my vest to swim in so it doesn't get wet. However, since it's a humid environment I would plan on the vest still being wet when you pack. Take a heave plastic bag to put it in and remove it as soon as you get home to keep it from molding. That way you're prepared no matter what happens.
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I find it to be plenty warm enough on it's own for work days (in the car before it warms up, walking to and from the car, etc). For outdoor activities I like to layer with a sweatshirt, fleece or sweater for added warm. The slim profile of the jacket vs the huge puffy down made my decision for me. I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of warmth for the reduced bulk.
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My husband is always cold, so for him no, but I am always to warm, so for me, I wouldn't want to wear it if the temp is 90 degrees out and humid, but otherwise it is a truly nice jacket, well made.
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I wore it under my we suite since it is sleeveless. It helped keep my arms warm and it held its shape so far. I've used it three times and it was put in the dryer twice.
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I'm with jaybird. Size is pretty true - Sleeves are a bit short. Personally? I'd go larger (but I'm not wearing with the usual vest).
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I'd go for the large if I were you. Only thing I don't care for is the fact that it's a task taking the jacket off but I'm like you, I don't care for the bulky look. The down side to having a snug fit with this jacket is that the stitching comes loose and you'll start seeing holes around the underarms and neck.
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Thanks for contacting us! The square of fabric on the back will restrict airflow a little however not enough to make you uncomfortable. This vest incorporates more than enough mesh to keep an angler cool on a hot day in my opinion. I hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any further questions.Thanks,Fishwest Staff
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If you are sweating then yes it will. I wear it running when the rain is heavy and I get pretty clammy. But I think all waterproof jackets would do that. There are armpit vents so that can help.
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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 !!