open water swimming accessories
-
Out of stockThe Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry 22LDaypack is the ideal lightweight rucksack for all your swimming gear. Carry your kit down to the water easily on your back using the reinforced shoulder straps. Once changed, use the roll top closure to keep all your kit together and dry whilst you enjoy the water. The Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry 22L Daypack Rucksack will hold all your wet gear on your back to the car, allowing your hands to be free to warm yourself with a drink!
-
Out of stockA simple roll-on stick that protects the skin from friction and moisture, it can be used on any area of the body. Multiple anti-chafing uses for any sport, including Swimming, running, cycling, triathlon, athletics etc
-
Snug Bud body warmer hot water bottle is literally a hug of warmth, it's a cosy wearable body warmer with a hand-warming pouch, just what you need after a cold swim. The Snug Bud soft fitted sling has an insulated pouch that comes with a hot water bottle, simply fill it with hot-ish water then wear it over your body to help warm your core. Wear it under or over jackets, on your front or back. A great post-swim core body warmer and hand warmer.
-
Leaping Fish Skin & Suit Lube protects the skin from wetsuit chafing and friction, plus the oils and waxes keep your skin supple and moisturised. Use it on any part where the wetsuit and skin are rubbing. You can also apply to areas where the wetsuit is tight, such as forearms, wrists and calves, to help the wetsuit slide and remove the suit easier.
-
Ladies and gentlemen if you are looking for warm feet on your cold swims and dips then these Supertherm Warm Neoprene Swim Socks from Rooster are just what you need, they are designed to be super warm.
- 4mm super-stretch neoprene for warmth and foot protection
- Full thermal quick-dry liner for warmth
- Glued & blind stitched to reduce water flush through
- Comfortable seam layout for comfort
-
Blue Seventy Thermal Swim Socks Wearing swimming socks for cold water swimming keeps your feet warm during those early season lake swims and protects your feet from rough or rocky surfaces. These thermal swimming socks for adults are made from quality neoprene and are cut for a close fit so that your kick cycle is unaffected and water ingress is kept to a minimum. They have a long length and a 'grip' around the top plus an orange thermal polypropylene lining around the foot area for extra coziness.
-
Introducing these fab new cold water swimming gloves from Fourth Element, they have everything you'll need to keep your hands warm and functional during your swims this winter; warm 3mm flexible neoprene and crucially, liquid-sealed seams for minimal water seepage meaning warmer hands and a better fit. All this plus their superb dexterity equals a great glove for cold water swimming and for your comfort. Good wrist fit for skins or wetsuit swimmers too.
-
BlueSeventy Thermal Swim Gloves these warm gloves provide a more natural feel of the water, the silvered thin neoprene inner reduces water absorption and maximizes warmth. A longer length cuff helps reduce water entry and increases warmth at the wrists. Great for open water swimming in colder water and can also be worn in foul bike riding weather.
-
Sale!Made by a UK wetsuit company the C Skins Wired 3mm Neoprene Gloves originate from the world of surfing. Their ethos is to get in the water as much as possible. We like that ethos and apply it to our outdoor swimming and these gloves will help you do just that! Made from flexible 3mm neoprene for extra warmth, the snug long cuffs and liquid rubber sealed seams make them ideal open water swimming gloves. Perfect for any kind of colds water swimming. Please look at our notes on sizing before buying.
-
Out of stockStormsure Assorted Tuff Tape Repair Patches Set of 6 patches.
-
The BlueSeventy Adjustable Thermal swim Cap keeps your ears and cheeks warm even in silly temperatures and reduces the 'ice cream head' chill dreaded by outdoor swimmers. For effective, year-round swimming a neoprene skull cap is an essential piece of kit, but this thermal version by Blue Seventy is even more effective as they have only gone and lined it with soft zirconium; one of the few materials to help maintain warmth even when wet. Swim for longer and come out smiling!
-
The Zone3 Neoprene skull cap adds a warm layer of 4mm neoprene to your head, great when you need thermal protection for your head when open water swimming. This one 3 cap fits the head really well and has good adjustment thanks to the adjustable strap, making it much more comfortable to wear than fixed strap options.
-
The Zone3 Heat Tech Swim Cap takes cold water swimming comfort to another level. The thermal lined, 4mm Yamamoto neoprene cap more than takes care of the warmth and the comfortable, adjustable chin strap delivers the comfort. This is the warmest and most comfortable neoprene swim cap we have ever tried and it is sure to become a swim guide favourite here at Swim the Lakes.
-
Zone3 Adjustable Smoothskin Neoprene Headband The Zone3 neoprene headband is easy to wear and great to take the chill off on colder swims. It doesn’t offer the same warmth as a full neoprene cap but is quick to put on and fits securely under a swim cap without being too obvious. Made from a 2.5mm high-quality Smooth skin neoprene with high stretch inner lining. Hook and Loop adjustability means that a great fit is available on a variety of head sizes.
-
The Sea To Summit Tek Towel is a firm favourite with the swim guides at 'Swim The Lakes'. There is no better feeling than coming out from a lovely swim and wrapping up in a luxuriously soft and super absorbent towel. The Sea To Summit Tek towel also packs away into a small handy box which can then be easily carried in a swim bag. What we particularly love is how super absorbent and quick drying, so it can be used to dry after multiple swims. Enjoy the comforts of luxury wherever you roam with The Tek Towel.
-
The Sea to Summit Carabiners are a high quality clip. They are strong enough to hold items both inside and outside a swim bag or rucksack and small enough to not get in the way. They can also be attached to a belt loop to carry for example, gloves or used to hang wet costumes on the outside of your bag to dry, whilst hiking from a swim. Whatever you use them for, we are sure you will find the Sea to Summit Carabiner very handy for all your small items.