I am a new Masters swimmer, 48 years old, who will be competing in my first meet on March 27 & 28. I haven't competed since 1979 and wasn't that fast then (100yd breaststroke 1:19.6). I don't know my current 100yd breaststroke time, however, my timed 50yd breaststroke diving in from the edge of the pool (no blocks available) was :42.
It has been suggested to me in another thread that I purchase a tech suit for meets. How much time will this save me in short races? I am on a budget and would like use my Speedo Endurance Training suit I purchased on clearance, at least until I get better!
Thanks!
Thanks for everybody's input so far! I definitely lean towards the idea that it's "not worth it" and I especially agree that I have a lot of work to do on my stroke and speed, tech suit or not! But, I was curious as to exactly what kind of time tech suits can shave off of a short race.
I will look forward to more opinions, but I appreciate your posts so far!
Thanks!
$20 for a Finis suit usable until 6/1/2010 - you cant afford not to get one.
I am still undecided about how much they help. Last year I decided to really prepare for a meet. At LC Nationals, I swam the 50 fly in a speedo brief from the bargain rack at D & J Sports ($15) and had my best time by 2 seconds. On the last day of the meet, Blue 70 was discounting their suits to $150. I bought one and went my best time by 5 seconds. I like to think that the improvement was my effort and not the suit, but you can feel a difference in the resistance in the water when you wear them. It reminded me of the first time I shaved for a meet.
Thanks for everybody's input so far! I definitely lean towards the idea that it's "not worth it" and I especially agree that I have a lot of work to do on my stroke and speed, tech suit or not! But, I was curious as to exactly what kind of time tech suits can shave off of a short race.
I will look forward to more opinions, but I appreciate your posts so far!
Thanks!
$20 for a Finis suit usable until 6/1/2010 - you cant afford not to get one.
I am still undecided about how much they help. Last year I decided to really prepare for a meet. At LC Nationals, I swam the 50 fly in a speedo brief from the bargain rack at D & J Sports ($15) and had my best time by 2 seconds. On the last day of the meet, Blue 70 was discounting their suits to $150. I bought one and went my best time by 5 seconds. I like to think that the improvement was my effort and not the suit, but you can feel a difference in the resistance in the water when you wear them. It reminded me of the first time I shaved for a meet.
