swimcaps

RE: swimcaps

Former Member — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 14:37:14 GMT

I always wear the goggles over the cap. If anyone has not seen this page on swim caps take a look. Theres a lot of different caps. Most swimmers are only familiar with lycra, silicon and the thin "racing" latex caps. For a cap that goes on easy and doesn't come off , lasts long , comes in head sizes for those with long hair, and keeps the most water out try the bubble style with the retro chinstrap. Also they do not pull the hair like the molded latex caps or the thin latex caps, Theres a swimmer out of San Fransisco who wears the flower petal cap on swims from Alcatraz to the mainland for fun with her swim pals, perfect for the too serious swim coach. The bubble crepe strap caps have been also worn on English channel record swims by women and ..men too! They are allowed as a standard single swim cap. The English channel water is pretty cold. Keep also in mind that there are only a couple of places in the world that actually make swim caps. most are in Malyasia near the terrible disaster. It may be possible that as a result caps may be hard to find . this may also give some insight as to "brand names" as to which is best www.geocities.com/.../scg.html Dont know if thats how to set a link. Any way search Google .com or Yahoo or what ever search engine for swim cap guide or swim caps and hair care

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Former Member — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 11:26:17 GMT

Now there is an argument... Goggle straps over or under the swim cap?

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Former Member — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 11:07:31 GMT

I use the latext TYR cap. I put it on in the shower after rinsing my hair and usually have no problems as far as fit goes. I pull the end of the cap down over my ears and then roll the end up so the ear hole isn't covered but the tips of my ears are pressed down beneath the cap. I also put the goggles over the top of my swim cap.

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Former Member — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 10:37:22 GMT

Originally posted by Gil I am looking for a comfortabale swim cap. A cap that goes on easily and does not have to be "tight". Should I try silicone, latex or lycra? I know this is late but I think the thread is worthwhile. I use a silicone cap w/my goggles worn over the cap. I prefer Barracuda to Speedo and Speedo to TYR - but that's just me... I've thought about trying a lycra cap but haven't really seen many reviews...

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tjrpatt — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 07:17:50 GMT

I wear my goggles inside my cap because the straps on my goggles don't seem to stay in place when I dive off the blocks. These are plastic straps. The other type of straps don't move at all.

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Former Member — Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:36:39 GMT

this summer was the first time I ever swam with a cap. Love them. I have a big head and any cap fits really well.

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Former Member — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:20:38 GMT

I am looking for a comfortabale swim cap. A cap that goes on easily and does not have to be "tight". Should I try silicone, latex or lycra?

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Former Member — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:16:55 GMT

There seemed to be about a 50-50 split between swimmers in the olympics who wore the goggles over the cap as opposed to under. I wear a cap, and I put the goggles over the cap. FYI, my personal reason for wearing a cap is that I dont feel the water running through my hair (I have a buzz haircut) and also that it pins my ears back, and I just like that "feel" better.

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Former Member — Sun, 12 Sep 2004 16:12:16 GMT

I saw shots of Michael Phelps folding up the bottom of his swim cap several times during the Olympics.

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Former Member — Sun, 12 Sep 2004 14:41:41 GMT

I'm with Bill, Speedo have the best caps around, though the silicone caps last a little longer and have a tighter hold, I still prefer good old $4 latex caps. And yes, do make sure your hair is wet, and the cap is wet, before you put it on, that will help keep your cap from slipping.....I had teammates who swore by dry hair and powdered caps, but they always seemed to have trouble getting the cap to stay on before they got in the water. Keep it simple, don't worry about the powder, lol. As for goggles, I usually just keep mine on the outside, because I have this annoying nervous habit of adjusting my goggles until they fit juuusssst right, and it's easier if I keep them on the outside.....my goggles, however, have a double strap, not a split or a single, so I have less trouble with losing my goggles on a start.

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Former Member — Sun, 12 Sep 2004 14:11:07 GMT

Some caps are manufactured smaller and less stretchy than others. I find that Speedo brand latex caps are usually the tightest. Silicone caps and less expensive latex caps used commonly for imprinting are usually a little larger. Personally, I find that it doesn't really hurt my performance to wear a cap that is slightly rolled up or folded over, as long is it's wet, put on over wet hair, and pulled tightly over the head. Personally, I wear the goggle strap under the cap rather than on the outside. I haven't lost my goggles once on a dive start using this method. Bill

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mattson — Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:50:27 GMT

That's funny, I have the opposite problem. I've been hit in the head enough times, the cap isn't large enough to comfortable cover the lumps on my skull. :cool: I usually wear my goggles over, to help keep the cap on. If for some reason my goggles leak, it is no problem to chuck them during a race. I think most people wear the goggles under.

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Former Member — Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:16:11 GMT

I have tried latex and silicone caps and always end up with a h...of a headache:( So now I use lycra caps - they fit really snug when they are fairly new. They probably wear out faster than the other - but the comfort is great and they stay on. I keep my goggles on the outside and since I started to use goggles with a double strap, I haven't lost them on the start.:cool: