Too brief???... Never!

[Torchwatch]

Drenalin
You said " The only skin you show more of with a smaller cut is the side of the legs extending towards the pelvic region slightly." Would you apply that same logic to a suit that had only a waistband (1/4 inch or so) on the side as long as the rear coverage was "adequate"?

Using 1/4" waist elastic would produce a swim bikini that would slip off when you dived or were hit by a wave, or the bikini would be so tight it would cut into you like a cheese wire.
The alternative is to use 1/2" waist elastic and a design called a string bikini in which the front and back of the bikini are attached to a waist band in such a way that there is a gap except for the waistband at the sides. In the swim version of this garment the waistband is usually covered in a layer of Lycra, whilst in the underwear version the waistband elastic is visible.
It is hard to find photos of swim string bikinis at the moment so I have had to use an example of the underwear version.
The example below is an underwear version made from bamboo fibre, this is a super soft silky fabric that is less likely to set off allergic reactions than processed cotton or synthetics.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sexy-Mens-...3 51580337760

[Captain.Jammer]

One of my favorite swimwear companies is N2N (Next to Nothing). They have a string bikini, called the Daredevil.

Since it has no drawcord, I do not think it would stay on too well with any kind of real swimming. It IS very minimal, though!

[Torchwatch]

Looks like 1/4" elastic all round, guess it wouldn't stay on in a heavy swell.

[singletlover]

Or swelling

[NE_OH_thonger]

That's very much a tanning, rather than a swimming, swimsuit. I've wanted one for some time, so might break down and buy one this year

[PSDave]

I have one, definitely for sunning. The material stretches when wet, snags easily and wears out fast. Rufskin has the same design made better with better material and fit.

[Torchwatch]

They are actually harder to make than a racing brief, everything has to be stitched in exactly the right places.

[speedos27612]

Originally Posted by PSDave

I have one, definitely for sunning. The material stretches when wet, snags easily and wears out fast. Rufskin has the same design made better with better material and fit.

Can you post a link to the Rufskin?

[speedorob86]

Originally Posted by speedos27612

Can you post a link to the Rufskin?

rufskin.com
or check out internationaljock.com