After a long break from swimming (no access to a pool, kids, slacker syndrome) I've taken it up again and really enjoy it. Later in October, I'm going to compete in my first meet since high school (20 years already!). This seems like a goofy question, but what type of suit do most masters swimmers wear? Are we talking Speedo briefs (my wife would love that), or Speedo boxer brief style (my practice suit). I like the Speedo style that is tight fitting but goes half way down the thigh. Don't want to show up at the party with a "blue leisure suit"...
Also, I'm sure the competition rules have changed a bit since I last swam competitively (i.e. I understand you are DQ'd for one false start now...it was two way back when). Is there a web site that has the latest rules?
Thanks.
Steve
Parents
Former Member
Jammers are the next best thing to surfing trunks, or "baggies" as we call them.
During my lifeguarding days we always referred to Speedos as slingshots, among many other various derrogatives. They were never to be worn near any body of water unless it was a chlorinated lap pool. Very uncool on the beach.
90% of my college team mates were Jones Beach lifeguards. And some are still at it today (twenty years later). In any event, the advent of Jammers has somewhat changed the overall disdain for the "slingshots". Swimwear that one can maintain their self respect in !
Jammers are the next best thing to surfing trunks, or "baggies" as we call them.
During my lifeguarding days we always referred to Speedos as slingshots, among many other various derrogatives. They were never to be worn near any body of water unless it was a chlorinated lap pool. Very uncool on the beach.
90% of my college team mates were Jones Beach lifeguards. And some are still at it today (twenty years later). In any event, the advent of Jammers has somewhat changed the overall disdain for the "slingshots". Swimwear that one can maintain their self respect in !
