I am looking at TYR's Aquablade with the "tripwires" that create drag to remove different kinds of drags. Fastskin II's which strategically place dimples to redirect eddies and flow, Arena's Powerskin with the light and slippery, water-resistant, superhero fabric and one or two other brands.
The statistics stating that the most gold medal winners wore Speedo fastskins doesn't hold water. (get it? Pun intended.) If Speedo paid Phelps 100 million dollars to wear a dead cow around his neck and swim, he would have. And if they paid him 100 million more he would have won too.
USMS has an article saying speedsuits are primarily psychological.
Are any of you satisfied with your speedsuits? Have you tried several brands? What's your take?
Right now I have been very happy with TYR's quality over that off Speedo. I am wearing a TYR fusion and it feels fast and is extremely durable. now wear TYR suits but Speedo gogles
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Originally posted by Jeff Commings
I think for most (I empahasize MOST) masters swimmers the use of full bodysuits substitutes for weight and flexibility training, as well as extra pool training.
I would say "some" or even "many," but "most" seems a bit harsh. Look, don't assume that if a Masters swimmer shows up wearing a bodysuit he (or she) has not put in the work and is not "worthy" of the suit. Consider what the average weekend warrior spends on running shoes, tennis rackets, golf clubs, etc. There shouldn't be a bias against those of us who choose to wear these suits.
Originally posted by Jeff Commings
I think for most (I empahasize MOST) masters swimmers the use of full bodysuits substitutes for weight and flexibility training, as well as extra pool training.
I would say "some" or even "many," but "most" seems a bit harsh. Look, don't assume that if a Masters swimmer shows up wearing a bodysuit he (or she) has not put in the work and is not "worthy" of the suit. Consider what the average weekend warrior spends on running shoes, tennis rackets, golf clubs, etc. There shouldn't be a bias against those of us who choose to wear these suits.
