Racing in Xterra OM this weekend, according to Xterra rules the swim will be wetsuit legal if the water is under 78 degrees, which it certainly will be on Saturday. It's likely going to be a pretty warm and humid day during the race, I'm debating whether to wear a wetsuit or go with my swimskin. I'm a bad swimmer expecting to go about 1:45/100y for the race, so a wetsuit and it's bouyancy would help me, but I'm concerned with building up bodyheat during the swim.
What is y'all's general thinking/strategy when it comes to barely legal wetsuit races? Is it always a no-brainer to wear one or does the outside race temp dictate your thinking?
What is y'all's general thinking/strategy when it comes to barely legal wetsuit races? Is it always a no-brainer to wear one or does the outside race temp dictate your thinking?