Speedos

Someone above asked about women in training suits at the beach. Unlike men, for women, the more serious the swimming environment, the more you wear: I'd hate to wear a one-piece at the beach (too hot) and I totally laugh at all the girls who show up at the pool in tiny little bikinis.

I wear Speedos only when I am actually doing a swim workout. When I am just hanging at the beach (or hot springs) I'll wear baggies or jammers. I admit that I am a little self conscious.

All you guys who can't wear a speedo at the beach or public pool because its wrong or because people stare are a bunch cowards. You're just afraid of being labeled something other than macho and straight. Please!!! Get over it!

Wear on all you speedo lovers! When I see you, my impression is that you are person who is comfortable in his/her own skin. At last years Waikiki Rough Water Swim, several of us on our masters swim team (women and men) enjoyed and commented on all the wonderful bodies: big ones, small ones, fat ones, skinny ones! Hundreds of people thrashing their way through 2.4 miles. AND most of them wearing speedos! Magnificent!! Aguageek, why you are so bothered by a man in a speedo? You say that it is a "bad look" but why? :confused:

And here I was all freaked out by learning the details of Phelps' shaving habits. (Someone shaves his back and part of his legs for him.) There was some fuss over how tight and low cut some of the suits were in Athens. Whether it's jammers or speedos, both can be overly-revealing so use your best judgment. The photo above is way too revealing for a family swim but if he's doing laps, hey, more power to him.

Originally posted by Jessetriguy All you guys who can't wear a speedo at the beach or public pool because its wrong or because people stare are a bunch cowards. You're just afraid of being labeled something other than macho and straight. Please!!! Get over it! The image on page four of this thread is absolutely why Speedos should be outlawed in public.

Originally posted by Jessetriguy All you guys who can't wear a speedo at the beach or public pool because its wrong or because people stare are a bunch cowards. You're just afraid of being labeled something other than macho and straight. Please!!! Get over it! Cowards? In my case, the term is "humanitarian." Some things are better left to those who can pull it off with some grace and without jeopardizing anyone's lunch. -LBJ

Speedos are wonderful, for they don't leave a large pond of water for someone to slip and fall on. Please check out the Aussie Surf Lifesavers who all wear Speedo style briefs at the beach. They don't wear coverups. Let's face it, most American males are really not cocksure enough about their masculinity and are obsessed with displaying a flat front. Now that is alarming. clyde

most American males are really not cocksure enough about their masculinity and are obsessed with displaying a flat front. Now that is alarming. Is it me, or does this sound like an interesting choice of words???!! :D

Being a coward or not cocksure has nothing to do with it. It is about common courtsey. I wouldn't want to wear a speedo at the beach because it is obscene. I am kinda big so people always end up staring at my crotch even if they are talking to me. This can be a little uncomfortable, but its really about common courtsey. If little kids are around I feel that it is inappropriate to be walking around bulging out of your speedo. Frankly, I would be a little upset if I a grown man was all bulging out of his speedo around my little girls in a public forum. I figure it is a common courtesy that I would expect from others so I will do the same. And no, I am glad I am not flat. I just don't feel the need to let everyone know my business. This world could use a little more modesty and humility. If I swim I wear polyester jammers or nylon trainers. Lycra speedos don't leave much to the imagination on me. Both suits are just as comfortable as a lycra speedo, but are much more modest and respectful of others. Hook'em Blue