Indicators of a frequent swimmer

[dorcas3]

I swim 1/2 mile every day at Y-speedos tend to wear very thin following your ass crack and other places where you've rubbed against rough surfaces.

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

Not just from rubbing, but the tension caused by turns, especially the flip turns can give your back end that sheer look. I once wore a suit well past it's prime, I did a flip and felt the water hitting my backside a bit more than seemed right. I swam the next length and stopped, only to find that I had worn the suit one flip too many. When they give out... they truly just give out. It was not the easiest walk to the locker, but thank goodness for a well positioned kickboard. I learned since to check my swimsuits a bit closer each time.

[JamesSwim]

Originally Posted by SwimTeamSpeedo

Not just from rubbing, but the tension caused by turns, especially the flip turns can give your back end that sheer look. I once wore a suit well past it's prime, I did a flip and felt the water hitting my backside a bit more than seemed right. I swam the next length and stopped, only to find that I had worn the suit one flip too many. When they give out... they truly just give out. It was not the easiest walk to the locker, but thank goodness for a well positioned kickboard. I learned since to check my swimsuits a bit closer each time.

That's amazing. I didn't know that flip turns can cause that much tension but now that you mention it, it's always the back side that wears out the fasest. I'm glad the suit didn't completely come off for you.

I also notice that once the suit gets wet, it looks more sheer (especially for old suits of lighter color), so I better be careful of that, even if the suit looks fine when dry.

[shaulis]

I wasn't aware flip turns put a lot of tension on the backside of my suits.

[Dooley67]

I haven't reached the point in my development as a serious swimmer to do flip turns. I know how to do them theoretically but have never tried to do one and won't for a long while. I guess I don't have to worry about my suits wearing out.

D67

[Byron]

Me also Shaulis - but this I can better understand: http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/...g_1452183c.jpg

[shaulis]

I recall seeing that particular photo Byron. Those Speedo skinsuits were a failure for the company and brought us jammers being worn in competitive swimming instead of briefs.