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!
I have a similar story. I was out 20 years and got back in in Oct last year. I started in board shorts and quickly moved to jammers. I felt a bit odd at first but got used to them pretty quick. I have poor vision and bought some perscription goggles for about $13 from swim outlet which made a huge difference(i can actually see the clock now). I also set a weight loss goal and went from 223 to 188 at Christmas and i am currently 183(6'5"). It took me about a month to get any feel for the water but it does come back and the second go around its more fun!!!! Good luck.
I have a similar story. I was out 20 years and got back in in Oct last year. I started in board shorts and quickly moved to jammers. I felt a bit odd at first but got used to them pretty quick. I have poor vision and bought some perscription goggles for about $13 from swim outlet which made a huge difference(i can actually see the clock now). I also set a weight loss goal and went from 223 to 188 at Christmas and i am currently 183(6'5"). It took me about a month to get any feel for the water but it does come back and the second go around its more fun!!!! Good luck.
