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 2008-08-19 8:51 AM |
Regular  82 |  Subject: Cranberry wetsuit?Will you wear a wetsuit this weekend if the temp is about 78.1? "If the temperature is between 78.1 and 83.9 degrees F, participants wearing a wet suit will not receive a ranking, be eligible for awards or earn points for their USAT club (split times still provided)." They said the water temp was 78.5 on 8/16, so chances are it will be above 78.1 on race day. I don't expect to win an award and I'm not in a USAT club, but what does "not receive a ranking" mean? I won't show in the final standings? I can't decide if the extra buoyancy from the suit is worth the penalty for wearing it. What are others doing? jim |
| 2008-08-19 8:55 AM in reply to: #1613019 |
Member 12 San Diego | Subject: RE: Cranberry wetsuit? I'm going to bring my wetsuit with me just in case the water temp falls below 78.1. But, if the temp doesn't fall, I am not going to wear the wetsuit. Then I have to decide weather to wear my speedo skinsuit or my tri suit??? Still undecided on that, but leaning towards two piece tri suit. |
| 2008-08-19 9:06 AM in reply to: #1613019 |
Master 1619   Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Cranberry wetsuit? When I went a couple of weeks ago, I was really warm in my full wetsuit. I am not going to wear one. I am not a big fan of the wetsuit anyway. Too constricting for me. |
| 2008-08-19 9:37 AM in reply to: #1613019 |
Expert 770 acton, Ma | Subject: RE: Cranberry wetsuit? from RD: If the temperature is between 78.1 and 83.9 degrees F, participants wearing a wet suit will not receive a ranking, be eligible for awards or earn points for their USAT club (split times still provided). If the water temperature 84.0 degrees F or greater, no participants will be allowed to wear a wet suit. The water temperature of Loon Pond, site of the Cranberry swim, as of Saturday, 8/16/08, was 78.5 degrees F.
YIKES! Swimming is my weak link and my sleeveless wetsuit provides me with extra bouyancy and confidence. So, am I a complete wimp if I swim with one? I really don't care about rankings and I'm certainly not going to win any awards.... |
| 2008-08-19 10:08 AM in reply to: #1613019 |
Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: Cranberry wetsuit? yes it's warm. Was at Walden the past Sat - not sure of the water temp there but being a bigger pond than Loon pond, I still feel warm. I imagine Loon pond would be warmer. I'm all for not wearing one. : ) |
| 2008-08-19 12:27 PM in reply to: #1613019 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: Cranberry wetsuit? I swam an oly race in Lowell last month. officeal temp. was under, but friends tested the night before as over. I wore a full suit and died from heat. I have a sleeveless, but if temps do not drop, plan on seeing my dry suit left in transition. Boy am I glad I like to OWS as much as I can without a wetsuit |
| 2008-08-20 8:45 AM in reply to: #1613019 |
Master 1946 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Cranberry wetsuit? cran was wetsuit legal last year but I swam without one- the pond is shallow-if you stay towards the shoreline edge you can touch bottom any time you want..just think of the time you will save not having to get the dumb thing off!!lol |
| 2008-08-21 8:22 AM in reply to: #1613019 |
Expert 770 acton, Ma | Subject: RE: Cranberry wetsuit? oh, I dunno... I've been training with a wetsuit, it's sleeveless so the heat's not an issue...I'm such a lame swimmer I'll probably end up wearing it...I don't need the additional anxiety... |
| 2008-08-21 9:20 AM in reply to: #1618201 |
Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: Cranberry wetsuit? tri_again - 2008-08-21 9:22 AM oh, I dunno... I've been training with a wetsuit, it's sleeveless so the heat's not an issue...I'm such a lame swimmer I'll probably end up wearing it...I don't need the additional anxiety... Sleeveless should be ok. Was swimming in a full suit the past Sat at Walden. Felt too warm but not overheat. I can tolerate the heat pretty well.
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