While I fully support adhering to the same standard as "real" swimmers (of which I would like to consider myself), I suppose a full-body textile suit (with zippers) is a fair compromise for masters swimmers. I won't buy one, but I don't really feel that those suits give a significant advantage over shaving. I'm young(ish) and don't mind shaving but maybe someday I will. There are definitely older guys on my team that loathe the idea of shaving.
The big problem I see is that full-body textile suits will likely cost a fortune, as there will be a small market for them and I fear the wetsuit manufacturers (B70, Jaked, etc.) will exit the market. Also, last time I checked those suits do not last very long. In that regard it is unfortunate to lose the B70s since mine lasted for almost two years and many races and was well worth the money.
I'm probably going to plunk down the $80 for one of the new LZR Trainer briefs and use that as my big meet racing suit going forward. Even that is pretty outrageous when you think about it...
While I fully support adhering to the same standard as "real" swimmers (of which I would like to consider myself), I suppose a full-body textile suit (with zippers) is a fair compromise for masters swimmers. I won't buy one, but I don't really feel that those suits give a significant advantage over shaving. I'm young(ish) and don't mind shaving but maybe someday I will. There are definitely older guys on my team that loathe the idea of shaving.
The big problem I see is that full-body textile suits will likely cost a fortune, as there will be a small market for them and I fear the wetsuit manufacturers (B70, Jaked, etc.) will exit the market. Also, last time I checked those suits do not last very long. In that regard it is unfortunate to lose the B70s since mine lasted for almost two years and many races and was well worth the money.
I'm probably going to plunk down the $80 for one of the new LZR Trainer briefs and use that as my big meet racing suit going forward. Even that is pretty outrageous when you think about it...
