I have been thinking about it, and I know a normal jammer isn't better than a regular speedo speed wise. However, I have recently seen a lot of top level swimmers wearing fast-skin jammers or compression shorts, and I'm wondering what your oppinion is. The fast-skin jammers I've seen cost about $100 and they look good. Like I said... a lot of high level swimmers are wearing them. Since we're on the topic what about full body suits?
Thanks,
Tarzan
P.S. Phelps wore a fast-skin jammer in the Olympics.
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Before you start, I know I'm a girl, but I'll try this:
(Aaron Peirsol wore a Nike Jammer, in Athens, btw)
A relatively higher number of girls wore full bodysuits than boys at the Olympics, and even the Worlds. Bodysuits are designed to eliminate total body drag (it completely compresses all surface area it covers, like a tight suit) and the material it's made from is closely linked to the anatomy of shark scales/skin. Basically, it cuts drag and resistance down to like, 1/3 of what it would be in, say, an Aquablade. Most guys feel they're just fine without the bodysuit, but are just superstitious enough to wear jammers. Like, don't invite the devil in just because you like fire. I guess it really just depends on comfort level and individual preference and superstition.
However, the hi-neck backstroker bodysuits by speedo really are awesome to swim in. :D
Before you start, I know I'm a girl, but I'll try this:
(Aaron Peirsol wore a Nike Jammer, in Athens, btw)
A relatively higher number of girls wore full bodysuits than boys at the Olympics, and even the Worlds. Bodysuits are designed to eliminate total body drag (it completely compresses all surface area it covers, like a tight suit) and the material it's made from is closely linked to the anatomy of shark scales/skin. Basically, it cuts drag and resistance down to like, 1/3 of what it would be in, say, an Aquablade. Most guys feel they're just fine without the bodysuit, but are just superstitious enough to wear jammers. Like, don't invite the devil in just because you like fire. I guess it really just depends on comfort level and individual preference and superstition.
However, the hi-neck backstroker bodysuits by speedo really are awesome to swim in. :D
