I'm just getting back into the sport after a 25 year layoff. Currently I'm just swimming in a pair of board shorts I have that I wear when we go to the beach etc and a pair of cheap half broken goggles that my 9 y/o son uses. My question is should I start out with a pair of Jammers and see how those work? I am a pretty big guy at 6'2 255 so I'm just wondering how they will fit.
My second question is do people see some improvement in times just from not wearing the board shorts which I assume cause a lot of drag?
I am contemplating entering my first Masters Meet on March 2nd after only 5 swim workouts. I figure might as well be training for something!
Do they tend to fit towards what your waist size is? Or how do you measure? Just try on?
Here's the speedo size chart: www.swimoutlet.com/sizing_chart_detail.asp
I just bought a pair of Speedo vanquisher goggles from swim outlet: www.swimoutlet.com/.../1642.htm Goggles fit different people differently but these are on sale for $12.00.
You will be much faster in a jammer than in board shorts. You will be able to swim longer as well. I second Allen's suggestion on the suit. Endurance stuff lasts a long time and it is usually a better value than Lycra even at full price.
Other things you may need for the meet:
* Cap - I use these: www.swimoutlet.com/.../2884.htm Sometimes these don't fit well so you might want to try one on first. Lots of others can be bought for $2-$5. Silicone tends to last longer than latex for me.
* Towel - you probably already have one of these.
* Warm clothes - I bring sweat pants and a loose fitting long sleeved shirt. Stay warm in between events.
* Food (if the meet allows it) - Energy bars, candy, fruits, nuts... whatever gets you going.
* Music - Set your playlist up with whatever gets you in the mood to compete.
Do they tend to fit towards what your waist size is? Or how do you measure? Just try on?
Here's the speedo size chart: www.swimoutlet.com/sizing_chart_detail.asp
I just bought a pair of Speedo vanquisher goggles from swim outlet: www.swimoutlet.com/.../1642.htm Goggles fit different people differently but these are on sale for $12.00.
You will be much faster in a jammer than in board shorts. You will be able to swim longer as well. I second Allen's suggestion on the suit. Endurance stuff lasts a long time and it is usually a better value than Lycra even at full price.
Other things you may need for the meet:
* Cap - I use these: www.swimoutlet.com/.../2884.htm Sometimes these don't fit well so you might want to try one on first. Lots of others can be bought for $2-$5. Silicone tends to last longer than latex for me.
* Towel - you probably already have one of these.
* Warm clothes - I bring sweat pants and a loose fitting long sleeved shirt. Stay warm in between events.
* Food (if the meet allows it) - Energy bars, candy, fruits, nuts... whatever gets you going.
* Music - Set your playlist up with whatever gets you in the mood to compete.
