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@Nick-Nack
I wear two hats open water. one silicon, one latex.
Yes the breathing thing is normal.... you arent used to the cold water, especially on your face.
I used to try and duck under the water a few times before swimming off, try and remember big long strokes and big long breaths, nice a steady...until you get your breathing sorted... Or do breast stroke until your face is used to it.
I think you do get used to it, but i always used to get this feeling with anything under 18c....
(so all the time) :)