OK. I've been a little out of the loop and could use some help. Could someone please tell me what kind of suit to buy for something like Nationals? I've been told long leg, short leg, arms, no arms, and even an improper suggestion!
I was told that breaststrokers should do short leg or no leg, backstroke long leg as well as free, and I don't worry about fly! My dilemma is I swim mid-distance back, ***, IM and the occasional distance event. I'm thinking a short leg and long leg suit would be ideal, however until I start breaking some records (not happening anytime soon!) and getting free suits, I can afford only one. Which one? And I'm not even bringing up the whole 'which material' dilemma...
Any input would be helpful.
Thanks :p
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I agree with a couple of the other posts.....if you're really looking for a great suit, save a couple hundred dollars and get a nice regular racing suit.....Speedo makes a great Endurance suit, which is made of Polyester instead of regular Lycra, so it stretches out less, and stays nicer longer, etc.
Of course, if you really have your heart set on something with legs, or a more high-performance item (and you can afford it), then go with Nike. They're great. The full-leg ones can be a little frustrating to put on and once they're wet, to take off, but the short legs are great.....if you do backstroke, you might want to consider one with wide cut-out shoulders, to give you better motion (also, if you do butterfly)....I believe they're called hi-cut.
I agree with a couple of the other posts.....if you're really looking for a great suit, save a couple hundred dollars and get a nice regular racing suit.....Speedo makes a great Endurance suit, which is made of Polyester instead of regular Lycra, so it stretches out less, and stays nicer longer, etc.
Of course, if you really have your heart set on something with legs, or a more high-performance item (and you can afford it), then go with Nike. They're great. The full-leg ones can be a little frustrating to put on and once they're wet, to take off, but the short legs are great.....if you do backstroke, you might want to consider one with wide cut-out shoulders, to give you better motion (also, if you do butterfly)....I believe they're called hi-cut.
