Open Water Swimming Accessories

Of course! At decathlon.com.gr you will find a fully specialized open water swimming collection, designed to offer you maximum safety, protection from the cold, and top hydrodynamic performance when tracking your distances. The range includes everything from specialized goggles with a wide field of vision and bright lenses to swim caps in vibrant colors so you can be easily visible from a distance. Depending on the season and your training requirements, you can gear up with neoprene swimming wetsuits that ensure ideal buoyancy and thermal insulation, as well as neoprene socks & gloves to protect your extremities from low water temperatures during the autumn or spring months.

When swimming in open water, safety and visibility are the number one rule, as you share the water with boats, surfboards, and other swimmers. The most essential accessory that should not be missing from any workout is swim buoys in bright orange or pink colors, which tie around your waist without hindering your leg kicks, while offering a stable point of buoyancy to rest on if you get a cramp. To complete your safety set, it is important to choose high-visibility swim caps that enhance your detection from the surface, and to always check weather conditions and currents before every dip, avoiding swimming completely alone without supervision from the shore.

Choosing the right wetsuit depends directly on the season and the sea temperature, which in Greece ranges from quite low in the winter to very warm in the summer. For the spring and autumn months, where the water temperature is around 16-20°C, a full-body swimming wetsuit with a neoprene thickness of 2/2mm or 2.5mm made of glideskin material is the ideal choice, as it reduces drag, offers excellent buoyancy, and keeps your core temperature stable. Conversely, for the summer, a simple athletic swimsuit or a sleeveless wetsuit (Long John/Jane) is enough; however, if you choose to swim during the winter, you will need to boost your body's insulation by pairing your wetsuit with neoprene socks & gloves that will keep your extremities warm, preventing rapid numbness.

For a triathlete, the swimming segment requires equipment that offers the maximum possible speed in the water, as well as the capability for quick removal in the transition zone (T1). The most critical tool is specialized swimming goggles with mirrored or polarized lenses that protect against intense sun glare and allow proper orientation toward the race buoys. Alongside these, the use of a specialized neoprene wetsuit is essential when regulations permit, as it lifts the hips and improves body position, saving valuable leg energy for the stages ahead. At decathlon.com.gr you will find a complete collection for triathlon that includes everything from thermal wetsuits to belt pouches and transition accessories, ensuring a smooth and fast transition from the water to the bike.