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Neck protection

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  • 26-05-2014 12:29am
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    Armaghmagic
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    Hi all,

    I ordered and received the Orca Wetsuit from Wiggle and firstly I am very happy with it. performs well, fits perfectly and isn't bad to look at.

    But when I took it out for a swim in the ocean I had to stop shortly into my swim as my neck was very sore due to being exposed to the cold water.

    is there anything I can wear to protect my neck without breaking the bank?

    thanks!


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    griffin100
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    Armaghmagic wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I ordered and received the Orca Wetsuit from Wiggle and firstly I am very happy with it. performs well, fits perfectly and isn't bad to look at.

    But when I took it out for a swim in the ocean I had to stop shortly into my swim as my neck was very sore due to being exposed to the cold water.

    is there anything I can wear to protect my neck without breaking the bank?

    thanks!

    Was it sore due to the cold or friction from the suit? Either way a load of vaseline on the neck might help.


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    Armaghmagic
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    griffin100 wrote: »
    Was it sore due to the cold or friction from the suit? Either way a load of vaseline on the neck might help.

    Thanks Griffin for the advice.

    it was definitely due to the cold water, not any friction.


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    Armaghmagic
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    Would wearing a rash guard help this in any way?


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    griffin100
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    Armaghmagic wrote: »
    Would wearing a rash guard help this in any way?

    Dunno, never used one or seen one in a tri that I recall (I had to google what it was:)).


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    Armaghmagic
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    Just wondering has anyone ever had the same problem?


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    EC1000
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    Armaghmagic wrote: »
    Just wondering has anyone ever had the same problem?

    Never at the neck myself. I really feel the cold in my forehead and hands. Vaseline might be worth a shot as suggested above. I've done triathy the last few years and the water temp is generally fine though with just the wetsuit so hopefully you will enjoy it.


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    Armaghmagic
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    EC1000 wrote: »
    Never at the neck myself. I really feel the cold in my forehead and hands. Vaseline might be worth a shot as suggested above. I've done triathy the last few years and the water temp is generally fine though with just the wetsuit so hopefully you will enjoy it.

    I might give it another shot today. Thinking its something I could get into so hopefully this doesn't keep me back. Thanks


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