Swim gear

[Garfield2010]

Hi guys

 

Cape Town Challenge has decided to allow swim gloves and shoes/socks due to the expected cold water.

 

My question is where the hell I can find these. I have searched in SA without success. Maybe a few of us can order together from overseas? I also want a special swim cap for the cold water.

 

I really think these golves/thermal socks will make a big difference.

 

Preferably I would not like to do a Rageltjie De Beer before the cycling leg has started. Die koue tap jou krag pappie.

[gadget]

Hi guys

 

Cape Town Challenge has decided to allow swim gloves and shoes/socks due to the expected cold water.

 

My question is where the hell I can find these. I have searched in SA without success. Maybe a few of us can order together from overseas? I also want a special swim cap for the cold water.

 

I really think these golves/thermal socks will make a big difference.

 

Preferably I would not like to do a Rageltjie De Beer before the cycling leg has started. Die koue tap jou krag pappie.

 

Interesting. It will be good to know how they will police that. Webbed gloves etc. I have seen blueseventy socks (not booties), and training gloves - these will be banned though. Otherwise diving socks and gloves . Both of these gives me a feeling that you'll go slower!

 

Ito hoodie, I've seen an Orca one on www.capemulti.co.za. Ana is very helpful there and maybe she can chat to her suppliers about the hand and feet issue.

[Gravity]

i must be honest these would be more of a pain than what they are worth.

let your outer limits get cold they can handle it

[Garfield2010]

Well if we can find the stuff then maybe test them and see. I wont mind swimming 2 min slower if it means actually regaining feeling in my feet before hitting suikerbossie on the bike!