Phelps and legging LZR

RE: Phelps and legging LZR

Betsy — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:27:19 GMT

Trying the new suit.. A college swimmer who swam with my Masters group Friday told me that at the Open Meet you could "rent" a LZR to try it out. You had to give them a $500 deposit, but it was refunded in full when you returned the suit. She didn't like the way it fit on top, and she heard that Speedo was going to modify the top. Last night I noticed a lot of the women swimmers pulling and adjusting the top as they waited to swim. I wonder if the same offer will be available in Portland.

RE: Phelps and legging LZR

mattson — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:01:35 GMT

I am sorry but he has to be part dolphin or something. He is beyond amazing. I was amazed by the video made by some Japanese group, that was shown during the trials. Slow motion of him doing underwater dolphin kick, and his flexible feet snapping like flippers.

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Chris Stevenson — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:57:42 GMT

I noticed very few women were going with the high neck,and of course many men were going with the legging.I guess "chest compression" isn't a good idea. Maybe they are avoiding suits with the zipper, I've heart that there have been problems with it.

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Allen Stark — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:23:39 GMT

I noticed very few women were going with the high neck,and of course many men were going with the legging.I guess "chest compression" isn't a good idea.

RE: Phelps and legging LZR

Former Member — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:47:42 GMT

It's not the suit...it's the man (or wo-man)

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Former Member — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:09:09 GMT

I think thats the burning question, do you go out and buy the full $550 suit and spend an additional $340???? ( not sure on price)the leggings just see see which one make you faster? " DAMN YOU ( as i stand in front of the buried statue of liberty beating my hands into the sand with apes riding on horses!!!!!!)

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Allen Stark — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:18:56 GMT

I just saw 400 IM prelims and Phelps was wearing a JAMMER!

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Allen Stark — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:45:32 GMT

Many breaststrokers only wear the leggings as do some flyers.I think the streamlining advantage is mitigated by the lack of freedom for undulation.I am sure Phelps has tried every style available and that is what works for him.I don't think he could wear board shorts and beat Lochte.

RE: Phelps and legging LZR

tjrpatt — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:13:58 GMT

He can wear board shorts and still be the best in the field. I am sorry but he has to be part dolphin or something. He is beyond amazing.