Does anybody have any insight as to what size one should order? The sizing guidelines on Speedo's website suggest that you order one size smaller in the FSII (as compared to an endurance suit) but nothing is said for the PRO. I am inclined to order using the guidelines provided for the FSII but if anybody can offer some firsthand experience I would be most appreciative.
Out of curiosity, why not just size them properly so that you don't need special sizing guidelines?
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So just wear speedo's. It seems to me lots if not most elite athletes train in them.
Shaman: That would make sense.
Rob: I didn't think ladies liked guys in Speedos (except the ones I was with at the '96 men's olympic water polo prelims...they seemed to like it..a lot!).
But the real question is utility. I'd think at college/Pro levels, you'd wear what you are fastest in. Isn't that what tech suits do for you?
I train in trunks because I race in them and just thought that Jammers were supposed to be faster. I've always been comfortable in briefs, but after turning 40 thought I'd give the ladies a change to keep their lunch down.:shakeshead:
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Believe me if that's you in your avatar you'd look better in a speedo than most of the pot bellied old men rocking banana hammocks (no offense). I trained in trunks as a kid but I don't recommend it, there's so much drag it can hinder your form.
As far as tech suits are concerned...just a few years ago everyone thought the less fabric the better, which is why everyone wore speedos. Then came Ian Thorpe in his full body suit in 1998 I believe, which is the first body suit that I remember. Then came the 2000 Olympics, which is where body suits sort of made their debut. After that they started coming out with training Jammers and those got really popular because to an 11 year old Speedo's aren't cool. Speedos are coming back in vogue, I'm not sure if they ever went out at the elite level. I've heard that as far as training suits are concerned speedos are faster. To me they're more convenient and cheaper.
About drag suits, a little drag is a good thing, I'd look into something like this: www.swimoutlet.com/.../2381.htm which you can wear over a speedo or jammer.
youtube.com/watch take a look at that video at 2:35, can't believe that tall of a man can/used to fit himself into such a tiny suit.
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I think the wild colors and prints that briefs are now available in are aiding their rise in popularity.
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Pierre say "go old school." The brief is back.
We all know what Pierre says. What does Pierre's wife say?
And what is Pierre going to wear in his grudge match with SwimStud?
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The brief is back.
Reminds me of a picture I posted on a different thread.
Hey, when did you get the new truck?
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Fort, look at that avatar and tell me it's not groundbreaking for him to wear a brief.
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The wife of Pierre now calls me Pepe le Hot.
I've met your wife, Somehow I doubt she said that. She strikes me as a woman with excellent taste. Which begs the obvious question...
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And what is Pierre going to wear in his grudge match with SwimStud?
"...a finger and a thumb, in the shape of an L..."
...no wait, that's after...
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I may just reconsider attending in order to see that! It would require a very thorough waxing to "pull-off" the look.:banana:
Actually, Dana, to achieve "the look" would stipulate no shaving or waxing...
:shakeshead:
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Actually, Dana, to achieve "the look" would stipulate no shaving or waxing...
:shakeshead:
Ok, this imagery is just :notworking:.
