Hi folks!
We arrange the worlds roughest ironman-distance in Norway this summer, the "Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2003". The swimming will be in the Hardangerfjord and the finish at 1883 meters. You can read more at www.nxtri.com .
The swim might be rather cold. I strongly need your advice,
what is the coldest acceptable water temperature for an ironman-swim?
It is of course a mandatory wet suit. We could use neoprene swim caps, socks and gloves. How much would that help? Could we use wool below the wetsuit? Which race has the coldest swim? (Yes, we will do the race 3 weeks later next year and the sea will be more comfortable then).
Please share your knowledge. We will pay back with the most extraordinay race photos you've ever seen.
PS: What do I mean by cold? I expect down to 60F/15,5c. There is a limit at some point where we will have to postone to the race with 3 weeks. This is the limit I need your help to decide.
Best regards
paal.stranheim@hp.com
HĂĄrek
We arrange the worlds roughest ironman-distance in Norway this summer, the "Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2003". The swimming will be in the Hardangerfjord and the finish at 1883 meters. You can read more at www.nxtri.com .
The swim might be rather cold. I strongly need your advice,
what is the coldest acceptable water temperature for an ironman-swim?
It is of course a mandatory wet suit. We could use neoprene swim caps, socks and gloves. How much would that help? Could we use wool below the wetsuit? Which race has the coldest swim? (Yes, we will do the race 3 weeks later next year and the sea will be more comfortable then).
Please share your knowledge. We will pay back with the most extraordinay race photos you've ever seen.
PS: What do I mean by cold? I expect down to 60F/15,5c. There is a limit at some point where we will have to postone to the race with 3 weeks. This is the limit I need your help to decide.
Best regards
paal.stranheim@hp.com
HĂĄrek