OPEN WATER SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
WETSUIT
Triathlon wetsuit (can improve floatation and swimming speed). a windsurfing wet suit is not designed for swimming.
A purpose triathlon wetsuit is designed for many different types of swimmers, sinkers and floaters.
Sinking legs or for less leg kick you need more floatation in the legs.
TRIATHLON SUIT
A Triathlon suit worn underneath your wetsuit (prevents rubbing, designed to dry quickly)
GOGGLES
Open face goggles (better visibility) also anti fog to stop goggles from steaming up.
OPEN WATER SWIM HAT
Neoprene hat (to prevent heat loss), earplugs (prevents cold water entering ear and infection)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Thermometer (to check water temperature)
STOP WATCH
To record time spent swimming.