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Swimming Question of the Week - May 20, 2008

Posted by Barbara Hummel on May 20, 2008 06:35AM (2,481 views)

True or false? It's not about the suit.




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Responded May 21, 2008 02:29AM

False...for guys at least.

There's a noticeable difference between a baggy set of boardshorts and fitted lycra. But after that the returns diminish very, very fast. i.e. Don't expect a similar increase in performance going from a set of $30 jammers up to a $200 pair.

Responded May 23, 2008 05:51PM

true, the suits with different fits have different effects on your stroke

Responded May 23, 2008 06:42PM

I have had leg suit that were so tight my knee bend decreased and kicking changed, and it wasn't for the good! Made me a bit upset since I found out in my race...

Responded May 23, 2008 07:47PM

While you can't swim fast in any suit without training, I can tell you right now... I'll not swim an important race in anything but a full-body suit again. It just feels that good.


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