SPRING SUITS
Do you find a full wetsuit too restrictive or only plan on swimming in warmer water temperatures? Why not try one of these spring suits or thermal swimsuits?
EXTENSIVE SIZE RANGE
YONDA/WILDSWIM STORE -THE LONGSLEEVE SWIMSUIT, £169
Pro: Amazing size range Con: Zip tough to pull first few swims
For years, I’ve longed for a hybrid wetsuit. Something thicker, warmer, long-sleeved and yet in a swimsuit design. I’m really buoyant in the water, so I don’t need the buoyancy wetsuits are designed to offer. This suit solves the buoyant leg issue, while ticking the boxes on everything else I have wanted. The Yamamoto neoprene is comfortable and warm, while the high neckline prevents drag and water flushing. I swan for an hour in 12ºC water. It’s generous and stretchy, so you might need to size-down.