Speedos

So, yes, that was a good question earlier--is it appropriate for women to wear speedos at the beach? (Since we all obviously have the same kind of viewpoint for men in speedos at the beach during leisure and not training...) It's totally awesome when men train they wear speedos. I don't care what kind of "shape" they're in. For the most part, my eyes don't feel the need to fall out or go blind, but it would be absolutely ridiculous for the men to wear regular swim trunks--talk about not looking the part of a swimmer! And, nothing is more sexy than a well sculpted male swimmer in a speedo. Meow! Now that's something they should've showcased on Baywatch! ;) Jerrycat

Any right minded swimmer (non European) would no more wear a speedo to the lake, beach or any recreational outing than he/shewould wear a tuxedo to a rodeo. Speedos are the main tool of the trade and should only be worn while exercising. If non swimming women or children are within eye sight a pair of trunks must be worn upon entry to the water and then removed once in the water so that swimming in the Speedo can commence. There is no glory in parading around in a Speedo, it is a bad look.

If I could respond anonymously to this thread I would tell you exactly what I think about men in speedos and jammers! :D Lainey

I have been a swimmer off and on (not compettitive) for about 12 years. I only started to wear jammers recently - and I can't imagine wearing speedos. At least not until I drop some more weight. Jerrycat would NOT say meow if she saw me in a speedo! I was really surprised at how much difference the jammers made. I am definitely faster - and I feel more like a swimmer - if that makes sense. Maybe I will start to shave too.... I guess I was the dorkie looking swimmer doing a workout with beach wear on for all those years!

I swim at a pool where most -- almost all -- of the users are serious swimmers, so it's the people who DON'T wear speedos who are considered dorky. :cool: But, like a lot of the others who have answered, I would feel a little strange wearing them on vacation at a beach -- even though I find baggy trunks very hard to swim in.

The average male would probably not be comfortable wearing a Speedo. We, the female population, would probably not enjoy seeing an average male in a Speedo. However, if you have ever been to a national meet, you will not find average males. You will find the men conditioned, toned and very self-assured - and looking great in their Speedos or jammers. Meow, nothing.....more like Grrrrrrrrrr. And yes, most of my male friends would wear their Speedos to the beach. They look great and they are self-confident, so why not?

I agree with aquageek, The Look has to fit the person and the activity. I am a lifeguard, as well as a fitness swimmer, and when some guy comes into the pool in a speedo and he can't swim very well, we all crack up. But, the serious swimmer in a speedo, goggles, & probably a cap is viewed as normal. Play with the kids in regular trunks and when you swim well enough (a mile in under 45 minutes or so -- nothing major competitive), by all means wear the speedo and enjoy the glide through the water ... the only people laughing are ones who are jealous of your ability. I think it is just as funny when the guy who can swim fairly well, is wearing some baggy knee-length shorts, just messing up his workout.

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My boyfriend has been a swimmer basically his entire life (we are 21 now) and he always wears a speedo. In high school he was made fun of mercilessly, but all in good fun. Prom night he arrived to our after-prom party at a friend's house in his tuxedo jacket, bow tie and speedo. It was hilarious to say the least. Until recently he didn't even own swim trunks and would wear his speedo to pool parties.(Although I don't recommend everyone doing this. You have to have a lot guts to do that and expect to be teased.) I think that if you wear a speedo to the beach or even to lap swim please have a) the right size- no one wants to see your bootie-crack and b) just be fit in general- we should be able to see the speedo ;) At the pool I swim at you can always tell the less experienced swimmer by what they swim in. Baggy board shorts = goofing off taking up valuable lane space swimmers. Speedo/Jammers= generally know what they are doing and are "real" swimmers. I think we work out hard enough with natural drag. Why torture ourselves more with huge shorts to weigh us down. My boyfriend was the head coach of a summer league swim team and all the boys except for two had the jammers. I think the new coolness of jammers will help boys get over their self-consciousness and come out for the team. Although you can't beat the cuteness of a little 5-year old boy in a speedo.

As for wearing speedos at the beach. The last time I wore any swim wear at the beach was in the early 1980's and it was a speedo. The old speedos had more support for women than the newer ones. I now have a dolphin brand suit and it fits better with my large breasts-Speedos for women are not made for us with large breasts. As for guys probably for most wearing a wet suit or more baggy pants are fine at the beach. As for surfing I grew up in California and never learn how too.