I grew up simming in the late 60s through early 80s. Boys didn't really wear caps then. My son is 11 and is teatering on some USA Swimming state qual times, but is about 0.5 seconds away in several 50s and 100s.
He has never tried a cap. Should he? I would think a cap would only take about .01 seconds off a 50.
Does anyone have any data.
I always kept my hair short and shaved my head for big meets.
I tried a few times to wear a cap, but I could never get use to the feeling of having my ears pinned back, or water would get into my right ear.
I only wear caps now in open water races since you have too, but keep my ears on the outside...
I always kept my hair short and shaved my head for big meets.
I tried a few times to wear a cap, but I could never get use to the feeling of having my ears pinned back, or water would get into my right ear.
I only wear caps now in open water races since you have too, but keep my ears on the outside...
