Subject: RE: Rumpus in Bumpass International : Official Threadhip82 - 2012-03-21 2:46 PM Is a sleeveless wetsuit enough for this race, or is a full recommended? I can only speak to the last two years. In 2010 and in 2011 the official water temp on race morning was 66 degrees. I swam them both with a sleeveless suit and didn't have any trouble. There was a wide assortment of gear. Neoprene caps, booties etc. were all in evidence. There were also a handful of folks who skipped the wetsuit and went straight for it without anything but their shorts. I think it comes down to preference and availability. The air was colder than the water due to wind and rain at start time. Re: Availability. I own a sleeveless and therefore I race in a sleeveless. I also have a bit of natural insulation and raced at about 200 pounds...so there is that. If you naturally are a person who gets chilled, you might want the full suit but I don't think it will help all that much with your body...it might help with a positive frame of mind which is very important. |