Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

Michael Heather — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 01:19:54 GMT

You forgot crotchless lace undies in the survey.

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

A.K. — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 01:17:01 GMT

Originally posted by Michael Heather You forgot crotchless lace undies in the survey. I hope you are not referring to male swimmers !

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

A.K. — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 07:23:42 GMT

Sure! We should have a bonus race for each meet where the equipment used would be selected by your competition of fellow swimmers... would be interesting. We could call it the grab bag event.

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

FindingMyInnerFish — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 04:00:11 GMT

Do the ladies get to vote on what they'd like to see the gents wear during this or any stroke? :D

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

Former Member — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:15:13 GMT

On the subject of which type of suit to wear for various strokes, I just ran across this link regarding the efficacy of the new suits and materials: www-rohan.sdsu.edu/.../table.htm It seems that others are echoing my opinion that swimming is now becoming a “mechanized” sport rather than an athletic activity. As I’ve stated in my previous post on this thread, the traditional brief or “racer” is the best suit for anything in the water. Looking back to the old days on my high school swim team, I always remember that the real advantage was being able get to the pool on a regular basis and accumulate as many laps as possible. Happy Swimming! Dolphin 2

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

A.K. — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 05:37:43 GMT

Yes I believe the best way to speed is to put the laps in( quallity laps and technique) I will be doing IM and Backstroke too and felt the Hi-Neck Legskins(farmer johns) would allow leg movement/feeling and gain the positive effects of less drag on the torso. I want to play on a level playing field.

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

Former Member — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:31:02 GMT

I hate breaststroke. while it only takes me 10 to 11 strokes to get through a 25yd pool. they are the slowest and hardest strokes I do during a workout. I would think that briefs woudl be the best then jammers. Certainly nothing that is going to hinder the knee movement.

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

Jeff Commings — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 04:13:57 GMT

OK, I'll chime in. Briefs are better because you can feel the force of the water on the kick. It helps on breaststroke more than any other. I wore a jammer once on a breaststroke race and the seam near the knee kept shifting. Couldn't focus on anything else. And the suit was a pretty tight fit, which felt weird on my legs.

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

Former Member — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 16:27:11 GMT

Actually, I prefer the good ole' briefs for all activities including the breaststroke. Dolphin 2 :cool:

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

Former Member — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:52:33 GMT

The best thing to do is to avoid breaststroke like the plague ....and then you won't have to worry about what suit to wear. Newmastersswimmer

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

A.K. — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:20:59 GMT

Originally posted by Allen Stark Definitely jammers for me. I've tried every combination and the stopwatch says jammers. As to those who can't swim breaststroke,you don't know what you're missing. It seems like the legskins and bodyskins will take away from leg propulsion if they are as slick as mentioned.

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

Former Member — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:21:14 GMT

I guess the best for you is the one that makes you faster in the water.:confused: But again, if you want to go fast... forget about breaststroke. Sorry :D

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

ande — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 06:29:32 GMT

Hansen wears jammers

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

Jim Clemmons — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 06:17:29 GMT

I've done okay wearing kneeskins. Maybe the trick is to keep the knees together so you don't pull in much extra stuff (water, air, whatever) into the crotch region. Guess that's "other"?

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

Allen Stark — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 02:20:46 GMT

Definitely jammers for me. I've tried every combination and the stopwatch says jammers. As to those who can't swim breaststroke,you don't know what you're missing.

RE: Legskins or Jammers for Breaststroke?

nkace — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 01:20:18 GMT

Originally posted by newmastersswimmer The best thing to do is to avoid breaststroke like the plague ....and then you won't have to worry about what suit to wear. Newmastersswimmer Ditto :D