Hello all-
I read one thread on this topic, but still have questions before I spend a lot of time shopping for a suit.
What suit do you backstrokers wear to keep from giving everyone a show?
I see online options of shelf, soft cup and underwires (??!!) in suits. What style is best?
As far as brands go, it looks like TYR is popular with women.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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One of my teammates forgot her own swimsuit for one practice and borrowed an old yellow suit that was in the bottom of her daughter's swim bag. When I got to the pool she was swimming backstroke, saw me, and started waving "hi" while she swam. She was totally unaware that the entire front of her swimsuit was transparent and that every male on the deck, in the pool, or in the spectator seating area had zeroed right in on that.
Back on track: wide straps, front-lined, tight fit. If you have to get a larger "fitness" suit don't get anything more structured than "shelf". Try wearing two suits to get a snug fit. I have seen some elite swimmers who wear a sports bra or sports bikini top underneath to get additional coverage while training.
A loose stretched-out suit that allows motion and scoops water can add a lot of seconds to each 100 yards/meters, on the order of 10% . So it's more than propriety at stake.
One of my teammates forgot her own swimsuit for one practice and borrowed an old yellow suit that was in the bottom of her daughter's swim bag. When I got to the pool she was swimming backstroke, saw me, and started waving "hi" while she swam. She was totally unaware that the entire front of her swimsuit was transparent and that every male on the deck, in the pool, or in the spectator seating area had zeroed right in on that.
Back on track: wide straps, front-lined, tight fit. If you have to get a larger "fitness" suit don't get anything more structured than "shelf". Try wearing two suits to get a snug fit. I have seen some elite swimmers who wear a sports bra or sports bikini top underneath to get additional coverage while training.
A loose stretched-out suit that allows motion and scoops water can add a lot of seconds to each 100 yards/meters, on the order of 10% . So it's more than propriety at stake.
