https://www.swimoutlet.com/...wetsuit-buying-guide

You are looking for a 1mm wetsuit, usually called a Rash Guard suit, because surfers use them in warm water to protected them from board rash and bottom contact.

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"...the street finds its own uses for things"

I just bought a Kneeskin wetsuit from Zone3 that may be what you're looking for. Above the knee, sleeveless, and 2 mm. I've only used it once in low 70 degree water, but so far so good.

Alternatively, you could buy a separate neoprene vest and shorts, also available from Zone 3.

De Soto also makes a vest top that you can pair with cheater shorts to effectively create a 2pc shorty wetsuit.

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Keep in mind, that if you swim regularly in a chlorinated pool, the chlorine will wreck it in about 3 months or so. Even with religious rinsing. I don't use cheater shorts anymore, and won't use my vest or shortie bottoms in the pool anymore.

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Athlinks / Strava

Thank you all for the suggestions.

We buy sleeveless wetsuits on sale, and trim the legs just above the knee. PM me and I'll walk you thru the trimming part.
True, the chlorine will shorten the life of the suit, but proper maintenance will help extend it.
Good idea to do this for your training and racing wetsuits, too.

1. Rinse inside and out with fresh clean water after each use. Roll inside out in a towel to remove extra water. Hang inside out to dry, or lay out in car trunk.
2.Clean with wetsuit shampoo as per directions at least once every 4 swims. Basically, you make a bubble bath for the suit in tub or large bucket, soak, then rinse and let dry.
3. I've also found that UV Protectant, used on the outside on the smoothskin rubber, conditions and protects the suit against pitting and degradation from pool chemicals.

Take care of your suit, and it'll take care of you.

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Karen ST Concierge