Favorite Son by Will Freshwater5/7/2023 Variations in the composition of waters from different seas are thought to be mainly due only to the changes in the amount of water present. As water evaporates, sea salt is deposited on the skin as crystals. " Seawater is a solution primarily composed of salt ions: Listed in order of descending abundance by weight are: chloride, sodium, sulfate, magnesium, calcium, potassium, bicarbonate, bromide, borat, strontium and others (listed in order of descending abundance by weight). Nick Olmos-Lau gives a brief overview of sea water chemistry. Open Water Source looked closer at the subject by talking with several physicians who are experienced open water swimming physicians.ĭr. Most people use lubricants (Vaseline or other types of petroleum jelly, lanolin, TriSlide, Body Glide, Aquaphor) to prevent chafing in salt water.īut many people use lubricants to prevent chafing in fresh water swims and in some long pool training sessions. The types of chafing include skin-on-skin, fabric-on-skin and hair-on-skin.Ĭhafing can be caused by stroke technique, sighting, swimsuit types, salt concentration in the water, water temperature, facial hair, duration in the water, and body type. The different types of chafing can be unsightly, iritating at best or painful at worse, leading to changes in stroke mechanics. THERE are three types of chafing that are experienced by swimmers.
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