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Open Water Swimming

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Apr 2018
5:31pm, 25 Apr 2018
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LindsD
My wetsuit arrived. My, but it's tight :) Must. Stop. Eating. Cake.
Apr 2018
6:27pm, 25 Apr 2018
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LazyDaisy
Oh don't Linds. I haven't squeezed into my wetsuit for a year. It's not going to be a pretty sight (and it was darned horrendous before.) Getting the zip done up is going to be a major feat of engineering :-(
Apr 2018
6:40pm, 25 Apr 2018
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1step2far
I've not even dared try. 😳
Apr 2018
8:44pm, 25 Apr 2018
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lammo
Ah yes, havent put mine on yet this year, im going to look like a bowling ball :-)
Apr 2018
9:24pm, 25 Apr 2018
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fraggle
I needed a shoehorn for mine last year - haven't dared go near it this year :-o :-)
Apr 2018
9:47pm, 25 Apr 2018
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Richard-M
Mine wetsuit was tight - but it stretches... got even tighter in cold water took a while to warm up...
Apr 2018
7:50am, 27 Apr 2018
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Jambomo
I am so excited, I have just ordered a wetsuit!! I’ll have to stop eating cake as it’s a size down from my weight but i’ve Been losing weight so hopefully before long it’ll be the correct size 😄

My first OW swim will be Tue night so paid for next day delivery, hoping to have it in time to try out.
Apr 2018
8:16am, 27 Apr 2018
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LindsD
Exciting!
Apr 2018
8:58am, 27 Apr 2018
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KatieB
*bing bong*



Hello all,

Please join this group: fetcheveryone.com/groups-view.php?id=1277 if you are interested in a swim hat. :-)

*bing bong*
Apr 2018
12:59pm, 28 Apr 2018
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ferret
Thank you - that should keep jet skiers away :-)
Tighter the better with wetsuits - it’s just a bit unnerving until you get used to it. A couple of years ago 2 people practically lifted me up by mine the first time in, but it fitted fine after that 😂

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