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From the man whose WR has been broken four times in the last two months.....
I like his attitude. He could never be a USMS swimmer. Too much whining here about everything.
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Hmmm... I must admit, this testimonial does entice me to consider the use of the FS Pro... Maybe LZR, when the hype has declined, and perhaps it becomes a little more economical.
Given the preponderance of performance suits at Nationals, any debate about their efficacy is largely over. Nevertheless, I conducted an impromptu experiment at Nationals. I'm in my 50s and grew up shaving for big meets and of course wearing briefs. I've worn bodysuits before but have always preferred the feeling of the water on my skin--the "sensitivity" referred to here. So, on Friday, I "went Popov" in my 50 free and 50 fly, shaving and wearing a vintage "paper suit" brief. Times were 26.05 and 22.82. On Sunday, not really being in shape to swim a good 100, I decided to wear a Fastskin Pro bodysuit and go all out on the first 50 of each (I guess that can now be called a "Smith"). Times were 25.12 and 22.30. Clearer water might have made a slight difference, and I made a stroke adjustment in the fly, but there's no doubt the principal difference was the suit. Any remaining skepticism I had is gone. Drag and water repellency is more important than sensitivity.
Hmmm... I must admit, this testimonial does entice me to consider the use of the FS Pro... Maybe LZR, when the hype has declined, and perhaps it becomes a little more economical.
Given the preponderance of performance suits at Nationals, any debate about their efficacy is largely over. Nevertheless, I conducted an impromptu experiment at Nationals. I'm in my 50s and grew up shaving for big meets and of course wearing briefs. I've worn bodysuits before but have always preferred the feeling of the water on my skin--the "sensitivity" referred to here. So, on Friday, I "went Popov" in my 50 free and 50 fly, shaving and wearing a vintage "paper suit" brief. Times were 26.05 and 22.82. On Sunday, not really being in shape to swim a good 100, I decided to wear a Fastskin Pro bodysuit and go all out on the first 50 of each (I guess that can now be called a "Smith"). Times were 25.12 and 22.30. Clearer water might have made a slight difference, and I made a stroke adjustment in the fly, but there's no doubt the principal difference was the suit. Any remaining skepticism I had is gone. Drag and water repellency is more important than sensitivity.
