No. A Blue70 wetsuit is not the right tool for synchronized swimming practice or competition. It is built for horizontal open water swimming and triathlon racing. The same buoyancy and neoprene coverage that improve open water body position work against you when you need to sink, hold vertical positions, and move through underwater figures.
Buoyancy changes the positions you need to control
Blue70 wetsuits use Yamamoto 38, 39, and 40-cell neoprene. Higher cell numbers mean more flexibility, but all three grades add lift. Models like the Helix also use LIFT panels to raise the hips and legs. In a lake or ocean, that lift reduces drag during freestyle.
In synchronized swimming, you need to control depth. You need to submerge on cue and stay under the surface. Extra lift makes you fight to get down and makes vertical positions harder to hold. The lift that helps freestyle body position is not what you want during sculling, figures, and deck work.
Neoprene restricts shoulder and torso movement
Blue70 suits are cut for swimming. They give you room through the shoulders for a high elbow catch and rotation. Synchronized swimming asks for more extreme positions: overhead shoulder extension in verticals, split positions, lifts, and sculling. A full neoprene suit adds material across the chest, back, and shoulders. Even the thinnest Blue70 neoprene is thicker and less mobile than a swimsuit.
A sleeveless Blue70 suit reduces shoulder coverage, but it still adds neoprene through the torso and legs. It will still change your body position, and it still will not match the uniform your coach or federation requires.
Rules and uniforms matter more than warmth
Synchronized swimming competitions set their own uniform rules. Wetsuits are not a standard part of those uniforms. Before you wear any neoprene to a sanctioned session or event, check the current rules from your coach or federation. A cold pool does not make a wetsuit an approved training garment.
Use the right Blue70 suit for the right setting
Blue70 does not make a pool training wetsuit or an artistic swimming suit. The Thermal Reaction is a cold open water suit with Zirconium jersey lining for added thermal protection in water below about 56-58°F. It is not built for regular chlorinated pool use. Chlorine degrades neoprene, and chlorine or heat damage is not covered under the one-year warranty. If you need warmth during pool sessions, ask your coach what your program permits.
If you also swim open water or race triathlon, keep your Blue70 suit for those sessions. The model choice depends on water temperature and how often you swim:
- Thermal Reaction: cold open water below roughly 56-58°F
- Reaction: frequent longer open water swims and racing
- Fusion: shorter frequent swims with a low, comfortable neckline
- Sprint: entry level for new open water swimmers
- Helix: race-day performance with thin, flexible arms and LIFT panels
For synchronized swimming, leave the wetsuit in your bag. It makes vertical positions harder and adds lift when you need to get under the surface. If open water swimming is in your season, use the sizing tool to find your Blue70 fit in 30 seconds.
