Baffle of the Bulge

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

I like the write up, it is well written and lays out its facts well. It is interesting that the writer claims that Turbo's thick material is intended to hide and conceal the bulge. Actually, the desire for thicker material has been a staple of water polo for years. Before suits like Turbo became popular, polo players often double suited to protect from the abuse they took under water. The thicker Turbo suits, and many brands like them, eliminate this need. It is also why there really is a distinction between "water polo suits" and mere "swimsuits." To be sure, my Turbo suits do feel thicker on, but I also have some Speedo suits designed for polo that are equally as thick on. As are my Zumo suits.

That said, I can assure you my maleness is just as proudly on display in my Turbo suits as any other. In fact, in the pictures above, the guy in the blue print looks just as male as the guy in the Tyr, in my opinion. His bulge is just as noticeable. I admire that Turbo has brought some color and pop to men's swimsuits, a trend that now seems to be coming into the more mainstream brands. The days of boring solids and splices are over (for now). Turbo suits are fun and exciting to wear. Contrary to the opinion that the thicker suits mask my maleness, I actually think the bright and bold looks attract the eyes right to my anatomical features. If bold prints and thicker material get more guys into cool swimsuits, I say why not? If it makes them feel more secure, great.

My two cents.

STS