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Review on Stay Warm and Agile with Aqua Sphere Stingray Core Warmer by Javarie Malick

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Warmer than his other suits and comfortable for swim lessons

I have two children who take swimming lessons in an indoor pool that appears to be kept cool for team swimmers. My older child looks fine, but my younger child sat at the edge of the pool, waiting in line, blue-lipped, shaking and looking at the world like he was about to drop dead from hypothermia. He still loves swimming lessons but his dad really hates it when kids are cold so I reached out to Revain for a solution. This suit is just perfect for our needs. My kids both think it's cool. A 10 year old is jealous that I can't buy his size. The 7 year old loves the style, the fit and says it's the warmest suit we've ever had. Regarding sizing, I chose size 8 for my child who wears US 6/7 clothes. (He's also a young child.) He wears a size 120 in his Hanna Andersen pieces, and the metric sizes in the size chart on the company's website put it at 128cm in euros. The suit seemed small to me when I opened the package, but my child says he is comfortable in it. However, my boys have shorter torsos than average so this can be a big factor in how well this costume will fit your child. (Did they outgrow car seats early in HEIGHT or WEIGHT? This might help you decide on this suit. My 10 year old, for example, can still fit in some car seats as his height is dictated by his legs, not his upper body.) Realizing that our summer plans depend on knowing the truth, I decided to wash the Aqua Sphere Stingray core warmer on the gentle cycle (in my Miele washing machine, which is known for its gentleness) and everything turned out great. Of course I hung it on a hanger to dry - neoprene dryer is not possible! The black torso of this suit IS neoprene. It seems thicker and more elastic than a regular swimsuit. The colorful arm and leg sections are the same weight as our other swimwear. I try to help my child put the suit on and off, concerned that the seams between the loose materials will be a weak point, but I didn't actually see any signs that we were over-pulling on the seams. even if a 7 year old tugs at it because i forgot to go to the toilet before swimming class! Our other swimwear includes Solumbra/Sun Precautions swim trunks, long sleeve front zip swim trunks and standard swim trunks. Comparison of weight and warmth of fabric. According to the AquaSphere website, this insulation offers maximum UVA and UVB protection, as well as better breathability and faster drying.

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