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Speedsuits: fact, fiction, fantasy? Anybody else confused?

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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 breastroker I have used the Speedo Fastskin for many years, even when not in the best of shape it cuts about half a second on my 50 ***. I was one of the first Masters to use the Speedo 2000. I use the kneeskin, which is what breaststrokers use. And yes, the suit does not make up for my lack of training. Jeff should try one:D I swim Breaststroke too I was looking to get either the Aquablade of Fastskin I or II, however in a jammer instead of kneeskin. ?s What do you see are the major differences? Is the Aquablade impacted much if swum with while wet? How would you dry a FS suit and how long does it take?
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  • Originally posted by breastroker I have used the Speedo Fastskin for many years, even when not in the best of shape it cuts about half a second on my 50 ***. I was one of the first Masters to use the Speedo 2000. I use the kneeskin, which is what breaststrokers use. And yes, the suit does not make up for my lack of training. Jeff should try one:D I swim Breaststroke too I was looking to get either the Aquablade of Fastskin I or II, however in a jammer instead of kneeskin. ?s What do you see are the major differences? Is the Aquablade impacted much if swum with while wet? How would you dry a FS suit and how long does it take?
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