sitting after swimming

Annabanana · 12-21-2004, 05:46 PM

Just a basic question, with summer rolling on here, i have a getting wet question, as in swimming. Is it necessary to get totally dry straight after swimming, or can one sit for a bit in the chair wet? I know you definately cant sit in urine, but what about just pool water, is this likely to cause skin damage if you sit for an hour or so?

thankyou

McDuff · 12-21-2004, 08:38 PM

I can't see how it would hurt. Seems like no difference as if you stayed in the pool for an extra hour. Might dry out a little depending on the level of chlorine used.

I need to snowbird to Australia, I'm envious of you just coming into summer. Take a swim for me would ya? We are heading for the low 20's(F) tomorrow. Brrhh. And yes I know I'm a lightweight for y'all up north. It's still friggin' cold.

McD

"Rather be ridin' than rollin'"

SCI-Nurse · 12-22-2004, 08:57 AM

I too am jealous of your warm weather, several degrees below freezing for the next several days.
It should be OK to sit somwhat wet for awhile , but would definitely clean the skin of chlorine and dry well.

JM

AO · 12-22-2004, 12:38 PM

Hi Anna,

Mid-summer here in SA too

I have the same problem, I love swimming and when I get the chance, being towed in a tube behind a skiboat. My biggest problem though is being wet afterwards. I'd also like to sit around in wet shorts but am worried about skin problems.

Enjoy.

12-21-2004, 05:46 PM	#1
Annabanana Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: way up north, Australia Posts: 558	sitting after swimming Just a basic question, with summer rolling on here, i have a getting wet question, as in swimming. Is it necessary to get totally dry straight after swimming, or can one sit for a bit in the chair wet? I know you definately cant sit in urine, but what about just pool water, is this likely to cause skin damage if you sit for an hour or so? thankyou

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12-21-2004, 08:38 PM	#2
McDuff Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas area, Tx Posts: 3,247	I can't see how it would hurt. Seems like no difference as if you stayed in the pool for an extra hour. Might dry out a little depending on the level of chlorine used. I need to snowbird to Australia, I'm envious of you just coming into summer. Take a swim for me would ya? We are heading for the low 20's(F) tomorrow. Brrhh. And yes I know I'm a lightweight for y'all up north. It's still friggin' cold. McD "Rather be ridin' than rollin'"

12-22-2004, 08:57 AM	#3
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,303	I too am jealous of your warm weather, several degrees below freezing for the next several days. It should be OK to sit somwhat wet for awhile , but would definitely clean the skin of chlorine and dry well. JM

12-22-2004, 12:38 PM	#4
AO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SA Posts: 863	Hi Anna, Mid-summer here in SA too I have the same problem, I love swimming and when I get the chance, being towed in a tube behind a skiboat. My biggest problem though is being wet afterwards. I'd also like to sit around in wet shorts but am worried about skin problems. Enjoy.