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 2011-01-10 11:49 AM |
Expert  1087   Portland |  Subject: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuitwhich do you choose and why? A few things I DO understand.... 1. water temp is a consideration between with and without sleeves 2. mobility can be an issue with the sleeved wetsuits I have a tendancy to get very warm when I swim and I'm worried that the sleeved wetsuit will be too warm. Edit: To the ladies, my wife has broad shoulders, was this an issue in sleeved vs. sleeveless? Edited by menglo 2011-01-10 11:57 AM |
| 2011-01-10 11:55 AM in reply to: #3290123 |
Expert 945  , Michigan | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit I can speak with very lmited experience, but just recently bought a sleeved Xterra suit, mildly concerned about the mobility issue, and can say without a doubt that my mobilty was not compromised to any noticeable degree. The suit flexed and felt absolutely great throughout my trial swim. The fabric technololgy is absolutely incredible on these suits. |
| 2011-01-10 12:06 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
Melon Presser 52116  | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit menglo - 2011-01-11 12:49 AM which do you choose and why? A few things I DO understand.... 1. water temp is a consideration between with and without sleeves 2. mobility can be an issue with the sleeved wetsuits I have a tendancy to get very warm when I swim and I'm worried that the sleeved wetsuit will be too warm. Edit: To the ladies, my wife has broad shoulders, was this an issue in sleeved vs. sleeveless? hm, is the suit for you or your wife? i have massive shoulders and have worn both men and women's, sleeveless and full, without any problems. different brands and models have different fits ... if the suit fits, sleeveless vs full in terms of mobility is NOT an issue. if you're heating up in a wetsuit, sleeves v. not is not going to make that much of a difference. if you didn't already notice  , for wetsuit racing, i'm for sleeves all the way ... better buoyancy + extra width on your arms (your paddles) = speed. |
| 2011-01-10 12:08 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit You’ll almost never see a pro wearing anything but a full-sleeve suit in a wetsuit-legal swim, which says a lot. I think that as long as the wetsuit is fit properly, shoulder mobility isn’t a significant enough issue to offset the increased warmth and buoyancy of a full-sleeve suit (not to mention protection against jellyfish…). |
| 2011-01-10 12:10 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
Master 1366 PNW | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit I also have a tendancy to get very warm when I swim (I swim in a lycra cap instead of silicone in the pool to keep my head cooler) so I went with sleeveless and I'm super glad that I did. I was comfortable in 55F water in my sleeveless at the begining of the season. On the flip side, it was bearable in 73F water (borderline too warm) at the end of the season. Around here, that covers pretty much any tri, so I'm so glad I didn't bother with sleeves. |
| 2011-01-10 12:11 PM in reply to: #3290178 |
Expert 1037 Portland, OR | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit TriAya - 2011-01-10 12:06 PM menglo - 2011-01-11 12:49 AM which do you choose and why? A few things I DO understand.... 1. water temp is a consideration between with and without sleeves 2. mobility can be an issue with the sleeved wetsuits I have a tendancy to get very warm when I swim and I'm worried that the sleeved wetsuit will be too warm. Edit: To the ladies, my wife has broad shoulders, was this an issue in sleeved vs. sleeveless? hm, is the suit for you or your wife? i have massive shoulders and have worn both men and women's, sleeveless and full, without any problems. different brands and models have different fits ... if the suit fits, sleeveless vs full in terms of mobility is NOT an issue. if you're heating up in a wetsuit, sleeves v. not is not going to make that much of a difference. if you didn't already notice , for wetsuit racing, i'm for sleeves all the way ... better buoyancy + extra width on your arms (your paddles) = speed.We'll BOTH be getting wetsuits! I think/hope... I had considered getting a sleeveless due to the wide shoulder issue that menglo mentioned, but with the BT SURVEY DISCOUNT, how could I pass up this opportunity? |
| 2011-01-10 12:19 PM in reply to: #3290194 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit SoccerGK - 2011-01-11 1:11 AM TriAya - 2011-01-10 12:06 PM menglo - 2011-01-11 12:49 AM which do you choose and why? A few things I DO understand.... 1. water temp is a consideration between with and without sleeves 2. mobility can be an issue with the sleeved wetsuits I have a tendancy to get very warm when I swim and I'm worried that the sleeved wetsuit will be too warm. Edit: To the ladies, my wife has broad shoulders, was this an issue in sleeved vs. sleeveless? hm, is the suit for you or your wife? i have massive shoulders and have worn both men and women's, sleeveless and full, without any problems. different brands and models have different fits ... if the suit fits, sleeveless vs full in terms of mobility is NOT an issue. if you're heating up in a wetsuit, sleeves v. not is not going to make that much of a difference. if you didn't already notice , for wetsuit racing, i'm for sleeves all the way ... better buoyancy + extra width on your arms (your paddles) = speed.We'll BOTH be getting wetsuits! I think/hope... I had considered getting a sleeveless due to the wide shoulder issue that menglo mentioned, but with the BT SURVEY DISCOUNT, how could I pass up this opportunity? ah ha hahah i hope you do both get wetsuits!  |
| 2011-01-10 12:20 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
Champion 9407 Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit Sleeves 100% of the time. |
| 2011-01-10 12:36 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
| Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit If it's wetsuit legal, wear one. If you're wearing a wetsuit, wear one with sleeves. Make sure the thing actually fits you. If it "fits" in the store, it's too big. If it's a wrestling match to get it on and it's a bit too tight in the store, it fits about right. It'll loosen up in the water. |
| 2011-01-10 1:15 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit Full sleeves. Besides the reasons mentioned, I look at it like this: If it's cold enough for a suit, I want the sleeves for warmth. If it's warm enough for my arms to be comfortable in a sleeveless, it's warm enough to HTFU, and go nekked. If performance is a consideration, a full sleeve beats a sleeveless nearly every time, all other variables being equal. |
| 2011-01-10 1:17 PM in reply to: #3290189 |
Pro 5361 | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit GLC1968 - 2011-01-10 10:10 AM ...I was comfortable in 55F water in my sleeveless at the begining of the season. On the flip side, it was bearable in 73F water (borderline too warm) at the end of the season. .... Wow- you are a freak of nature. You wouldn't survive living in Tucson. I'll bet I can handle the heat better than you! brrrrrrr |
| 2011-01-10 2:24 PM in reply to: #3290353 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit TriMyBest - 2011-01-10 2:15 PM If it's warm enough for my arms to be comfortable in a sleeveless, it's warm enough to HTFU, and go nekked. That's sort of what I've always thought. I've never been in the water in the wetsuit and thought, gee, my arms are warm but everywhere else is comfy. I own only a full sleeve suit and have never had mobility issues or overheating issues. |
 2011-01-10 2:32 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
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| 2011-01-10 2:37 PM in reply to: #3290553 |
| Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit In a properly fitted wetsuit. Mobility should NOT be an issue. Maybe just in your head... full sleeve = more boyancy = faster... I had both for a while and quickly sold my sleeveless |
| 2011-01-10 2:38 PM in reply to: #3290357 |
| Master 1366 PNW | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit morey000 - 2011-01-10 11:17 AM GLC1968 - 2011-01-10 10:10 AM ...I was comfortable in 55F water in my sleeveless at the begining of the season. On the flip side, it was bearable in 73F water (borderline too warm) at the end of the season. .... Wow- you are a freak of nature. You wouldn't survive living in Tucson. I'll bet I can handle the heat better than you! brrrrrrr Tuscon would kill me. North Carolina almost did.  Hell, even Florida was too warm for me and I lived on the Gulf coast where it never really got all that hot. I can say with complete confidence, I'll never race at Kona. I wilt just thinking about it! |
| 2011-01-10 2:48 PM in reply to: #3290189 |
| Champion 9407 Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit GLC1968 - 2011-01-10 2:10 PM I also have a tendancy to get very warm when I swim (I swim in a lycra cap instead of silicone in the pool to keep my head cooler) so I went with sleeveless and I'm super glad that I did. I was comfortable in 55F water in my sleeveless at the begining of the season. On the flip side, it was bearable in 73F water (borderline too warm) at the end of the season. Around here, that covers pretty much any tri, so I'm so glad I didn't bother with sleeves. A good reason to race in Canada - our temperature cutoffs are much more reasonable for wetsuit use (IMO): Sprint and Oly - 22C HIM - 23C IM - 24C Shane |
| 2011-01-10 3:22 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
| Expert 2547 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit full sleeves regardless of temp situation Go sleeveless only if you're getting a cheaper (or super inexpensive) wetsuit. Cheap rubber isn't nearly as flexible. Most decent wetsuits will have more than enough flexibility in the shoulders though. All my personal opinion of course. |
| 2011-01-10 3:32 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
| Pro 3804 Seacoast, NH! | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit It is entirely up to you which one you do. All the pros wear fulls and there are several reasons why most manufacturers recommend that you buy a full if you are to have one suit. Some of them are: |
| 2011-01-10 3:34 PM in reply to: #3290706 |
| Pro 3804 Seacoast, NH! | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit tjfry - 2011-01-10 4:22 PM full sleeves regardless of temp situation Go sleeveless only if you're getting a cheaper (or super inexpensive) wetsuit. Cheap rubber isn't nearly as flexible. Most decent wetsuits will have more than enough flexibility in the shoulders though. All my personal opinion of course. Yeah, so I basically proved this point perfectly. |
| 2011-01-10 4:02 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
| Elite 3091 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit I own both. Sounds like your first suit, so I'll agree with the majority--get a full. But, I do like swimming in the sleeveless. I swim in open water a lot, and kind of get tired of putting on the fullsleeve suits. To do it right, it takes a lot longer than the sleeveless. Plus I worry about tearing the sleeves with all the tugging and pulling. Maybe it's just me, but if the water's warm enough, and it's just a training swim I go sleeveless. |
| 2011-01-10 5:24 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
| Extreme Veteran 682 Mendenhall, MS | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit I have a sleeveless right now and i am upgrading to a full by end of month. Go full sleeve |
| 2011-01-10 6:22 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
| Expert 829 | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit I bought sleeveless for two main reasons. One, I'm cheap, and the sleeveless was cheaper. Two, being a low end wetsuit, and ordering it sight unseen online, I figured I had a much higher likelyhood of it fitting well, and no possibility of shoulder restriction. I used my wetsuit in races ranging from water temps in the low 50's to the low 70's. I felt fine, temperature wise, in all of them. And I swim a good 10-15 seconds/100 faster with it on. Maybe I'd be a little faster with full sleeves, or if I'd spent more than $99 for a wetsuit, but the big improvement is from no wetsuit to wetsuit, not from no sleeves to sleeves. |
| 2011-01-10 6:38 PM in reply to: #3291115 |
| Master 2426 Central Indiana | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit norcal_SAHD - 2011-01-10 7:22 PM I bought sleeveless for two main reasons. One, I'm cheap, and the sleeveless was cheaper. Two, being a low end wetsuit, and ordering it sight unseen online, I figured I had a much higher likelyhood of it fitting well, and no possibility of shoulder restriction. I used my wetsuit in races ranging from water temps in the low 50's to the low 70's. I felt fine, temperature wise, in all of them. And I swim a good 10-15 seconds/100 faster with it on. Maybe I'd be a little faster with full sleeves, or if I'd spent more than $99 for a wetsuit, but the big improvement is from no wetsuit to wetsuit, not from no sleeves to sleeves. ^^^ Also found it easy to get used to sleeveless as my 1st (only) wetsuit last year. Maybe all in my head. Edited by Oldteen 2011-01-10 6:44 PM |
| 2011-01-10 6:55 PM in reply to: #3290123 |
| Veteran 277 The Nation's Frosty Capital | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit I go sleeveless. For me, it's a better fit, more mobility, and a quicker transition without the worry of tearing a sleeve. I don't find the sleeves are any warmer in cold water. My real problemin really cold water is my head. A neoprene cap does wonders. I too am built for power. Big upper body and arms make the sleeves something of a problem. Consesus seems to be the other way. |
| 2011-01-11 12:07 AM in reply to: #3290123 |
| Member 49 Redmond | Subject: RE: sleeveless vs. sleeved wetsuit If you're only getting one, get one with sleeves. You shouldn't have any mobility restrictions if it fits right. I've also got pretty broad shoulders and haven't had any fit problems with them - I've used both BlueSeventy and Xterra brands. |
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