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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Wore the suit at practice this AM. Glad I did.
It does work. More buoyant for sure.
Did a dive off the block. Could swim all 4 strokes fine in it (including breaststroke which will be good for my IM).
I felt it getting "heavy" after about 1400 yds. So I think I'll be fine in the 1000 with it.
I don't like how it cuts into my neck/ shoulder area. Flip turns felt funny.
But was posting fast times for me. So overall, I think it's a good deal for $50.
It really sucks in the fat b/c when I put on my ski pants over it, they were really loose.
And for cryin' out loud. The first thing my husband said is that I looked like Tron (my suit is blue). According to Wiki, "Tron has a distinctive visual style." And happens to be a 30 year old male. :rant3:
profile.myspace.com/index.cfm :doh::doh:
Has anyone heard of nsa swim suits?
I just bid on a suit on ebay-without really thinking about the brand or anything, I just wanted an extra kneeskin suit just in case I hate the bodyskin when I get it.
Morgan, I think you'll really like the bodyskin. I was surprised when I found that I liked mine (and even for breaststroke.) Sorry, don't know anything about the one you posted. But it looks good.
