Open Water Swimming

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halfpint of mulled cider Dec 2021 4:56pm, 4 Dec 2021 36,204 posts	0 halfpint of mulled cider I presume the main advantage of those mats is insulation to stop feet getting cold whilst you get changed. My new gloves have only had one outing but they were great. Once I get over my cold I’ll try them again.
fraggle Dec 2021 5:48pm, 4 Dec 2021 3,144 posts	0 fraggle That decathlon one isn’t thick HP, so wouldn’t stop your feet getting cold really. I just find it handy to stop my feet getting gritty.
Angus Clydesdale Dec 2021 7:28pm, 4 Dec 2021 23,644 posts	0 Angus Clydesdale I’ve got a Red robe. Slightly cheaper than dryrobe. Does the same job. Quality is very excellent. I bought Shortsleeved for ease of changing; if you’re intending to stand around in it I’d recommend long sleeves (I also use mine on the touch line at rugby and LS would probably be better for that).
Sushi. Dec 2021 8:07pm, 4 Dec 2021 33,048 posts	0 Sushi. Agree re long sleeves if standing round My dryrobe was a pressie and in fairness I think it was bought for me to ‘grow into’ so the short sleeves are virtually wrist length anyway 🤣🤣🤣 I wandered into Maccies in mine today and took awhile to realise why I was getting funny looks. Was grabbing stuff for son and girlfriend. Car queue was huge so ran inside. Must have looked a site in my dryrobe, ugly but warm hat and snow boots. The joy of winter swimming 🤣
superflyguy Dec 2021 6:55pm, 5 Dec 2021 6,677 posts	0 superflyguy A vote for swimzi here ,love mine plenty of room to change inside it and keep warm, think I said less than I would have for a dry robe
Tomsmum Dec 2021 12:51pm, 12 Dec 2021 2,239 posts	0 Tomsmum I just use a bath mat for standing on! Bracing in the north sea today but felt sooooo good
Sushi. Dec 2021 9:37am, 14 Dec 2021 33,115 posts	0 Sushi. I just use a bath mat for standing on! Bracing in the north sea today but felt sooooo good Me too.
LullayDaisy Dec 2021 1:35pm, 14 Dec 2021 34,791 posts	0 LullayDaisy The Boxing Day swim at Sidmouth has been cancelled again this year. Disappointing though I suppose not surprising.
Lizzie Whizzmas Dec 2021 3:17pm, 14 Dec 2021 25,866 posts	0 Lizzie Whizzmas I have booked our lido Swims for NYD
ferret Dec 2021 11:50am, 15 Dec 2021 4,904 posts	0 ferret Shame about Christmas swims not sure about Weymouth yet. My face, despite a wetsuit