I usually wear drag suits at meets. On a couple of occasions I've worn the Speedo Fastskin II suit (not the full body) or knee skin.
Here's the deal. I've got an old version (but new as it's not been worn yet) of the Speedo BodySkin
cgi.ebay.com/New-Womens-SPEEDO-FASTSKIN-RECORDBREAKER-BODYSKIN-S_W0QQitemZ170186384753QQihZ007QQcategoryZ137008QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD4VQQcmdZViewItem
It's been sitting in my closet for at least 3 years now. I haven't worn it b/c it's
1. Pain to put on, take off, go the bathroom
2. Looks awful (not worse than the kneeskin I guess)
3. Seems as if it would make me hot in the water in my distance free events - does it?!
4. Not sure it will work as it's so old (doesn't something happen to the material over time even if not used.)
5. Concerned on the dive that something may pop out as it appears to
be cut very close in the chest area - I "think" it's for women but it could
be for men as the tag is off. . . Arg. Would it really matter if I swam with a guy's suit anyway?
6. Oh and this is really stupid, but nothing is worn under it, right? I swear I've seen people with their suits on under it!
So should I just bite the bullet and try it for my 1000 free this weekend?
I'm too lazy to try out in practice like Ande. Seems like such a pain.
Thanks for any advice.
Yeah. I know this topic has been discussed ad nauseam in other threads.
But those are my concerns.
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Well, I'd buy more if there were any. Last time I checked, I couldn't find any on the net.
Not sure about the sprinting. My best 50 frees have been in that suit, even though it's a little big. 100s not as good. Maybe it's the high neck that helps in the 50s? For non-50s, I like the Pro, which is much lighter. More float with the Pro; whereas the main aspects of the FS I are water repellancy and compression. But I've swum 50s in both and had the same time. So for $50-60, seems like a great deal. But in any event, any FS is faster than skin IMO.
Very helpful. I think you've convinced me to splurge in the future and try the Pro. And - I'll try my $50 suit. It's either that or my speedo endurance pink camo poly!
No brainer I guess.
Interesting how you feel a difference in the 50 vs. 100s. Saturday I've got the 1000 fr, 100 fly, and one of the following to be determined depending on what I feel like (50 FR/ 200 FR/ or 400 IM). Will let you know where I felt the suit was most helpful. I may want to try it on the 400 IM for a lark. I heard *** can be really screwy with the full suit. Could do some warm up/ down laps w/ it on and figure it out. Kaitlin Sandeno seems to swim just fine with it!
Ande, I'm actually considering trying this getup on in practice tomorrow. I've read so many times on your blog how you change into the fastskin jammers. It does seem like the prudent thing to do. I don't think I'll do anything for time though. . . If I don't hit a fast time in practice, I don't want to be disappointed. Will just go on feel of the water.
Stud, you are going to get in Truhb-uhl from the moderators! :thhbbb:
Well, I'd buy more if there were any. Last time I checked, I couldn't find any on the net.
Not sure about the sprinting. My best 50 frees have been in that suit, even though it's a little big. 100s not as good. Maybe it's the high neck that helps in the 50s? For non-50s, I like the Pro, which is much lighter. More float with the Pro; whereas the main aspects of the FS I are water repellancy and compression. But I've swum 50s in both and had the same time. So for $50-60, seems like a great deal. But in any event, any FS is faster than skin IMO.
Very helpful. I think you've convinced me to splurge in the future and try the Pro. And - I'll try my $50 suit. It's either that or my speedo endurance pink camo poly!
No brainer I guess.
Interesting how you feel a difference in the 50 vs. 100s. Saturday I've got the 1000 fr, 100 fly, and one of the following to be determined depending on what I feel like (50 FR/ 200 FR/ or 400 IM). Will let you know where I felt the suit was most helpful. I may want to try it on the 400 IM for a lark. I heard *** can be really screwy with the full suit. Could do some warm up/ down laps w/ it on and figure it out. Kaitlin Sandeno seems to swim just fine with it!
Ande, I'm actually considering trying this getup on in practice tomorrow. I've read so many times on your blog how you change into the fastskin jammers. It does seem like the prudent thing to do. I don't think I'll do anything for time though. . . If I don't hit a fast time in practice, I don't want to be disappointed. Will just go on feel of the water.
Stud, you are going to get in Truhb-uhl from the moderators! :thhbbb:
