This is a question for the men that use this forum:
I was wondering why at most meets I attend for masters, I notice that it is more often the younger males that wear swim caps for competition? I am in my early twenties, and whenever I get ready for my events at a meet I look around and notice that it's primarily only younger guys that put a cap on for their events. Just curious for some input from other male swimmers if they notice this as well, or if it is just me. I've talked to other guys my age and they seem to agree for the most part for a variety of reasons. Any response is appreciated!
Dave
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I'm 46. I've been wearign a cap since my pony-tail days when I was in my early 30s.
Now I have a buzz haircut (perhaps 1/4 inch all around), and I still wear a cap. I just prefer the "feel" with the cap in the water.
On days that I don't wear a cap (such as those days when my cap splits as I am putting it on and I don't want to go back to the locker room to get another) I feel the water surging through my bristly hair, but even more I feel the water grabbing my ears. So I think for me the biggest reason I wear a cap is to keep my ears tight against my head.
Oh, and also, my goggle strap doesn't seem to slip as easily when I wear a cap. (Rubber on rubber. Stays put!)
I'm 46. I've been wearign a cap since my pony-tail days when I was in my early 30s.
Now I have a buzz haircut (perhaps 1/4 inch all around), and I still wear a cap. I just prefer the "feel" with the cap in the water.
On days that I don't wear a cap (such as those days when my cap splits as I am putting it on and I don't want to go back to the locker room to get another) I feel the water surging through my bristly hair, but even more I feel the water grabbing my ears. So I think for me the biggest reason I wear a cap is to keep my ears tight against my head.
Oh, and also, my goggle strap doesn't seem to slip as easily when I wear a cap. (Rubber on rubber. Stays put!)
