https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/5030/ins-outs-of-fastskins-some-questionsHey there everyone... A a relatively new masters swimmer back in the water after a much needed 15 year hiatus from competitive swimming, I am planning on attending nationals in Federal Way. I couldn&#39;t resist picking up a &quot;last-year&#39;s model&quot; fastskinen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/62554?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:27:20 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:b24b8851-6eab-418c-9fcf-06ebceff4114Former MemberHi Alexis, Yes, put the suit on dry. I usually see people stay in their suit, but if you have a ton of time inbetween your events - I would just jump into a practice suit for the time being to warmup/warmdown in... just to extend the life of your fastskin. New fast suits have a temporary coating on them... the less you wear it the better. You may not like the feel of the legsuit when you swim ***... many people say that they lose the feeling of the water on the kick... but I have seen breastrokers wear them - it&#39;s all a matter of personal preference. If you have a state meet there in PA, you may want to try it then and see what events to wear it for at Nationals. Take care, Sarah<div style="clear:both;"></div>