Open Water Swimming

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ferret Oct 2017 1:46pm, 10 Oct 2017 2,054 posts	0 ferret LD, it was the changing faff that put me off (retrospectively). Somewhere private & secure makes all the difference. Weather was rubbish but water plenty warm enough for a good wetsuit swim rather than brief dip. Hope it works out for you at w/e
ferret Oct 2017 1:48pm, 10 Oct 2017 2,055 posts	0 ferret Assuming the elbow is up to the wetsuit wrestling - maybe a dress rehearsal!
LazyDaisy Oct 2017 1:50pm, 10 Oct 2017 19,978 posts	0 LazyDaisy The elbow should be OK. My bigger problem is tendinitis in the other upper arm - it's painful just to put coats and jackets on, so a wetsuit may be a challenge!
ferret Oct 2017 2:00pm, 10 Oct 2017 2,056 posts	0 ferret Not good & very annoying, luck with that getting better
Northern Exile Oct 2017 3:25pm, 10 Oct 2017 4,464 posts	0 Northern Exile I (literally) feel your pain. Since being diagnosed with my particular type of reactive arthritis one of the key area has been in the upper arms and in particular the tendons that insert in front of my shoulders. I tell you what, pain is a marvelous teacher .... it really makes you rotate your hips and engage your back muscles!
Little Nemo Oct 2017 4:11pm, 10 Oct 2017 7,955 posts	0 Little Nemo Gentle hugs for NE and LD (()) My wetsuit is packed away on top of the wardrobe until next year now
Northern Exile Oct 2017 4:46pm, 10 Oct 2017 4,465 posts	0 Northern Exile I hang mine in the attic
LazyDaisy Oct 2017 5:07pm, 10 Oct 2017 19,983 posts	0 LazyDaisy Mine's rolled up in the airing cupboard - I was hoping the steady warmth would keep the neoprene supple. I know nothing about neoprene but it seemed like a good idea at the time
richmac Oct 2017 6:50pm, 15 Oct 2017 10,910 posts	0 richmac Had a dip this morning water temp 14.4, 2 swim caps ! felt ok but took a while to get proper mobility back into feet & hands after! Wet suit will go off to have arm sealed up when i can drop it in.
LindsD Oct 2017 8:11pm, 15 Oct 2017 19,647 posts	0 LindsD Envious. I think...