Subject: RE: wetsuit or nah? Is this a competitive open water swim? Usually to be eligible for awards those are non-wetsuit, so if that matters to you...
Otherwise, I guess it depends on what's more important to you - going fast or avoiding your annoyance with wetsuits. You will definitely be faster with a suit.
What kind of wetsuit have you used in the past? How long ago was that? In the last couple of years, wetsuits have gotten a lot better when it comes to shoulder restriction and neoprene flexibility. Particularly the Roka arms-up wetsuits. That is not just a marketing gimmick. They are great.
Edit - Also, I used to live right near Tahoe. I would be surprised if the water was over 65 degrees! If the race was wetsuit legal I would definitely want to wear it - not only for speed but for warmth!
- Ed O'Malley Edited by RowToTri 2018-04-04 5:48 PM
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