Briefs are "traditional", jammers are not. Jammers are relatively new on the scene, certainly newer than briefs. Taken to the extreme, one might argue that jammers got "lengthened" and eventually became full body suits.
Traditional depends on when you set the clock, Jim. I've seen 'traditional' body suits for Olympic swimmers from an earlier age. I know you've seen pics of these (e.g. Duke Kahanamoku) as well. Traditional is a full body suit in my mind. Briefs are what started the slide of the sport down this slippery slope....
Briefs are "traditional", jammers are not. Jammers are relatively new on the scene, certainly newer than briefs. Taken to the extreme, one might argue that jammers got "lengthened" and eventually became full body suits.
Traditional depends on when you set the clock, Jim. I've seen 'traditional' body suits for Olympic swimmers from an earlier age. I know you've seen pics of these (e.g. Duke Kahanamoku) as well. Traditional is a full body suit in my mind. Briefs are what started the slide of the sport down this slippery slope....
