So our state meet is coming up, and it's time to order champ suits.
I swim breaststroke, so what type of suit will be best for me?
I don't one that costs more than $150.
Or does it not matter and it's just a personal preference?
I used to shave my whole body (other than my armpits or privates--no way was I going there) back when I was in HS/college. Where I didn't have much or any hair (like my chest, back and inner arms) I would just run the blade over quickly. The *feel* you get from shaving (the theory I always heard is that it exposes the nerves by clearing away a layer of skin) is incredible and worth it for big meets. You can't do it all the time, though, or you lose that sensitivity. In fact, I didn't worry about a super-smooth (stubble-free) shave as long as I covered everything at least once (the more over-board you go trying to eliminate those last hairs, the more likely you are to cut yourself, which is no help whatsoever).
I've heard lots of folks say that the full body technical suits obviate the need to shave, but I haven't personally tested that theory... If you're really serious, I'd suggest shaving regardless of the type of suit you buy. It can't really hurt (unless you badly cut yourself shaving, I've done that before) and can only help.
I used to shave my whole body (other than my armpits or privates--no way was I going there) back when I was in HS/college. Where I didn't have much or any hair (like my chest, back and inner arms) I would just run the blade over quickly. The *feel* you get from shaving (the theory I always heard is that it exposes the nerves by clearing away a layer of skin) is incredible and worth it for big meets. You can't do it all the time, though, or you lose that sensitivity. In fact, I didn't worry about a super-smooth (stubble-free) shave as long as I covered everything at least once (the more over-board you go trying to eliminate those last hairs, the more likely you are to cut yourself, which is no help whatsoever).
I've heard lots of folks say that the full body technical suits obviate the need to shave, but I haven't personally tested that theory... If you're really serious, I'd suggest shaving regardless of the type of suit you buy. It can't really hurt (unless you badly cut yourself shaving, I've done that before) and can only help.
