How to choose a wetsuit for swimming in the pool?

Many of those who strive to keep themselves and their bodies in shape like to play sports, preferring pools to various sports halls. Swimming not only enhances physical health, but also improves emotional well-being. And it is proved 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 water, but also in the pool. Let's talk about how to choose such equipment.

Perhaps someone will find that using a wetsuit in the pool is irrelevant. But in fact, this attribute is necessary, since it:

• protects the body from hypothermia - ideal for those who quickly freeze in water;
• provides an opportunity throughout long time to be in a horizontal position;
• for professionals is an indispensable thing: thanks to him, the swimmer quickly moves 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;
• proper design, which is the key to convenient operation;
• lightness (this parameter affects the speed of movement);
• good support (provides comfort and emancipation to all parts of the body);
• high moisture insulation;
• immunity to chlorine;
• interesting design.

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

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

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

• Hydroshorts. The accessory is used mainly by men. The product is made of high quality and reliable fabric, has excellent technical properties, contributes to the development of high speed. Hydro shorts are made 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 women's one-piece suit is Powerskin Full Body Short Leg Open Black and Fastskin LZR Racer Element Kneesuit from Speedo.

• Wetsuit, consisting of a top and shorts. There are both male and female models. The most popular among consumers is the male model Head MULTIX VL MAN and the female version EXPLORER 3.2.2. 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 wetsuits for swimming in the pool.

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

It is worth noting that the material from which the wetsuit is sewn greatly affects the cost of the product - by 80%.

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

When choosing a wetsuit, you need to consider:

• anatomical structure of the swimmer's body, all its parameters;
• type of suit;
• quality 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;
• cost.

A wetsuit for swimming is an expensive pleasure, but you have to pay for safety and a good result. Of course, spending a certain amount of money to buy a product, I want it to last as long as possible.If you bought a quality product, then the time during which you can use it depends entirely on you. The shelf life is greatly affected by proper operation.

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

• First, you should learn how to wear a wetsuit correctly so as not to damage it even before the start of operation;
• after each use of the product, it must be checked for damage, inspected 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 swimming with clean water using special hypoallergenic soaps, gel or shampoos designed to care for this type of product;
• the suit must be dried after each wash (the inside of the suit is dried first, then the outside), but not in direct sunlight or on heaters;
• during storage, the product must not be folded (it is placed on a hanger in a special case);
• Store the product preferably in a dry and dark cabinet.

A comparison of the properties of expensive and budget wetsuits you can see below.