How to choose a wetsuit for swimming in the pool?

Many of those who strive to keep themselves and their bodies in shape love to play sports, preferring pools to various gyms. Swimming not only promotes physical health but also improves emotional well-being. And this has been proven by experts.

But for swimming in the pool, you need to buy special accessories and equipment. One of the most important attributes is a wetsuit. It is used not only while swimming in open waters, but also in the pool. Let's talk about how to choose the right outfit.

Perhaps someone will think that using a wetsuit in the pool is irrelevant. But in fact, this attribute is required because it:

• protects the body from hypothermia - ideal for those who quickly freeze in water;
• makes it possible for be in a horizontal position for a long time;
• for professionals is an irreplaceable thing: it is thanks to him that the swimmer moves quickly through the water and does not get tired (reduces resistance and improves buoyancy).

The range of wetsuits for swimming in the pool is now very diverse. A good model should have the following technical parameters:

• reasonable compression;
• correct design, which is the key to convenient operation;
• lightness (this parameter affects the speed of movement);
• good support (comfort and liberation are provided to all parts of the body);
• high moisture insulation;
• immunity to chlorine;
• interesting design.

There are many classifications and types of products. Wetsuits are: wet, dry and semi-dry.

• Wet Is the most popular type. It is characterized by the fact that it allows water to pass inside - to the body.
• Dry - This is a professional suit used by divers and scientists. Such products do not allow water and any other liquid to pass through, but are quite expensive.
• Semi-dry - used for professional swimming in open waters.

The most popular wetsuit manufacturers are companies Speedo, Arena, TYR, Mad Ware. Both female and male model lines of each of these companies are presented today in a wide range. We offer you to familiarize yourself with the most popular models.

• Jammers. The accessory is mainly used by men. The product is made of high-quality and reliable fabric, has excellent technical properties, and contributes to the development of high speed. Jammers are manufactured using Flex VX System technology. One of the most popular models is the Fastskin LZR Racer Element Jammer from Speedo.

• Women's one-piece wetsuit. It is easy and comfortable to swim in it, you can develop high speed, the fabric does not hinder movement and does not harm the skin. One of the most famous models of the women's one-piece suit is the Powerskin Full Body Short Leg Open Black and the Fastskin LZR Racer Element Kneesuit from Speedo.

• A wetsuit consisting of a top and shorts. There are both male and female models. The male model Head MULTIX VL MAN and the female version of EXPLORER 3.2.2 are in the greatest demand among the consumer. mm LADY.

The material from which the wetsuit is made must be of high quality, safe and reliable. The fabric for sewing a suit usually has the following characteristics:

• flexible;
• elastic;
• moisture resistant and airtight;
• hypoallergenic.

Absolutely all manufacturers use the following materials in the production of swimming suits for swimming in the pool.

• Lycra. It is characterized by poor thermal protection functions, so this suit is suitable for swimming in warm water.
• Trilaminate. Refers to new combined materials. A wetsuit made of it is characterized by zero buoyancy, poor compressibility, and windproof function.
• Porous neoprene... The main material from which wetsuits are sewn both for swimming in the pool and for professional divers. Neoprene is elastic, does not hinder movement, has low thermal conductivity. It can be called the ideal material. Suit thickness can vary from 2 to 7 mm. This makes it possible to use the suit for swimming in water of any temperature.

It should be noted that the material from which the wetsuit is sewn greatly affects the cost of the product - by 80%.

Everyone knows very well that water is a rather dangerous natural element, for which it is not so important whether you are in a pool or on the open sea. Every swimmer must be confident in his equipment, because life and health depend on its quality.

When choosing a wetsuit, you need to consider:

• the anatomical structure of the swimmer's body, all its parameters;
• type of suit;
• quality of seams, zippers and additional accessories;
• the material from which the attribute is made and its thickness;
• compliance of the wetsuit with all requirements and standards;
• manufacturer;
• price.

A swimming suit is not cheap, but safety and performance comes at a price. Of course, spending a certain amount of money to buy a product, you want it to last as long as possible.If you bought a quality product, then the time during which you can use it depends solely on you. Proper use of a wetsuit greatly affects the shelf life of a wetsuit.

To prolong the life of a wetsuit, you need to adhere to the following rules and recommendations:

• first, you should learn how to put on a wetsuit correctly so as not to damage it even before using it;
• after each use of the product, it must be checked for damage, inspect the seams, zippers, joints;
• in any cases of detection of mechanical damage, the suit must be returned to the master for repair;
• equipment should be washed after each swim with clean water using special hypoallergenic soap, gel or shampoo designed to care for this type of product;
• the suit must be dried after each wash (first the inside of the suit is dried, then the outside), but not in direct sunlight or on heating devices;
• during storage, the product cannot be folded (it is placed on a hanger in a special case);
• it is advisable to store the product in a dry and dark cabinet.

You can see a comparison of the properties of expensive and budget wetsuits below.