## Watersports

Post by Sophietie » Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:54 pm

My brother and I also enjoy water sports, particularly when we're on holiday. On holiday, we often spend the day (about 6-8 hours) in our wetsuits on the beach just playing on the beach or actually taking part in water sports available.
We recently came across an article on the internet which said it's dangerous for your health to spend more than a couple of hours in a wetsuit. Is this just the "nanny state" gone mad?

### Re: Watersports

Post by .... » Fri Jun 03, 2016 12:56 am

Yup... there is acctualy no scientific or accurate proof that wetsuits are Dangerous in anyways... plus at a compression it's more dangerous to stay on the beach under the sun in average swiming suits than setsuits as they cover less of the body than other swimsuits.
So no...what you read was probably false... internet is full of lies...so keep doing what you like.

### Re: Watersports

Post by Sophietie » Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:41 am

Thank you for that.
We didn't believe it when we read it - just wanted a second opinion!
We actually have both "shortie" and "full body" wetsuits and we mostly wear our shorties on the beach on holiday. We usually just put a light top (usually tracksuit jackets) and trainers on with them to have breakfast in the hotel, and if we go back into the hotel for lunch, and take them off on the beach. I think at an estimate 10 hours is probably the longest we've worn our wetsuits.

### Re: Watersports

Post by .... » Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:45 am

Then yes ...there is no risk factor.. you would have to wear them for several day without washing or taking care of your body for it to become a risk factor. Happy I could help! It bightens my heart a bit

### Re: Watersports

Post by Sophietie » Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:50 am

One thing Robert likes when we're on the beach is to be buried up to his neck standing up in the sand. When our parents are with us, I can't usually keep him buried for more than 15 minutes. When we're on our own..........
OK I haven't tied him up with rope or chains, but by immobilising him it has the same end result as a TUG?

### Re: Watersports

Post by .... » Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:53 am

I guess...it's still imobilisation at a certain point so yes.... and you could handgag him so I would personally call that bondage yes...

### Re: Watersports

Post by Sophietie » Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:55 am

It's Robert's 11th birthday on Sunday so we're planning a party. As he's outgrown the existing one, i'm buying him a new shortie for his birthday. He's a wonderful brother who deserves the best!

### Re: Watersports

Post by .... » Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:56 am

I know what you mean! I have a big bro I love soo much as well...

### Re: Watersports

Post by Paulscot » Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:17 am

I agree with Toriel Delarose - there is no danger wearing wetsuits for long periods as long as they are kept clean. Too silly for words?

### Re: Watersports

Post by Sophietie » Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:34 pm

The Nanny State gone mad?
I came across on article on Google saying the pvc clothing is harmful to your health. Apparently PVC contains toxins.
Persona;;y I prefer leather to pvc but the article is too silly for words and anyone who does like pvc shouldn't be deterred?

### Re: Watersports

Post by petraspeds » Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:42 pm

> Sophietie wrote:One thing Robert likes when we're on the beach is to be buried up to his neck standing up in the sand. When our parents are with us, I can't usually keep him buried for more than 15 minutes. When we're on our own..........
> OK I haven't tied him up with rope or chains, but by immobilising him it has the same end result as a TUG?

You could put a bucket over his head. He can't see and to a,passerby it just looks like a bucket on the beach.

### Re: Watersports

Post by Paulscot » Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:59 am

I have leather jeans, but pvc like wetsuits is quite safe if its kept clean and looked after?