I got a new swimcap and almost eveyr time, they're too long heightwise and make me look like a conehead. The only thing I could think of to remedy this would be to fold up the ends a little over the top but wouldnt' that be counterproductive to what the cap was designed to do? Or is that any difference? Also, do you wear your goggle straps in or out of the cap?
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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.
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
