Newbie here again with a dumb question.Swim suits... do they actually help shave down your time?Would there be a substantial difference in time between swimming with and without one.It gets confusing when you watch the pros - some wear them, some do not ... so if they are so effective, wouldn't everyone wear them?:confused:
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I seem to be a funny state of mind tonight.
Most people like to be COVERED while swimming. From the way your post appears (to me)--your question is swimming naked vs wearing a suit.
Are you talking (for males) wearing trunks vs a closer fitting suit? For females--are you talking a "fashion" suit vs a closer fitting suit with adequate straps to stay up on your body?
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...This is why it is up-most important to specify what your question is. I had the same impression as msgrupp.
There is a slight advantage wearing a full body skin as opposed to the traditional Speedo. Some of them are hydrodinamically designed to prevent less drag whilst swimming (i.e stitching around the chest, waist, and legs). Please note (if you plan to buy a full body suit) choose your suit wisely. If you're using it for workouts to stay warm during winter training like I am, something like Aquasphere's Aqua Skins would be more appropriate because they're meant for every day swimming.
If you plan to use a full body skin for competition, a Speedo FST II Body skin, Aquablade (Not for everyday swimming) or TYR's Aqua Shift suits would be best.
Hope that helped.
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I just wear tight speedos, that's it.I meant the full body suits
