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[petrus]

The photos of surf-lifesavers from long ago here in Cape Town all had speedos, but now everyone wears boardies. I wear boardies on the beach because I am a bit embarrassed not to, but I like having a speedo tanline which I get in the garden. I swim lengths in a speedo at the pool.

[Torchwatch]

If you find yourself in the situation where no speedos are visible on a beach you may choose to conform and wear big baggy long boardies, you may rebel and wear speedos but be made to feel highly uncomfortable, or you could wear shorts a bit shorter and neater than the others and set an example they can follow. Whatever length of shorts the majority choose, select something maybe 4" shorter. Those who remember the freedom of shorter shorts will follow your example while many younger guys brought up with board shorts will be inspired and follow your example.
Be prepared for the day when the majority are wearing shorts the same length as yours and have a pair of shorts 4" sorter than that at the ready.

The main beach alongside a town with adjacent parking will tend to attract people conforming to the current fashion. Perhaps you need to go to a quieter beach outside town that requires a bit of walking to reach. With fewer people there maybe you will be able to wear your speedos in peace.

[lapswimmer]

Recently spent several days at the Gulf coast. Public beach with families and singles. I probably was the only one in a Speedo. Did not see anyone else. It was boardshort city, but I did not care and loved the surf and sun. I think that if you like the suit and love wearing it, then wear it. I did like getting a smile or two from the young ladies in very brief bikinis.

[beachg0y]

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

[MrMusik]

Originally Posted by SpeedoStocky

I was wondering where most people are from?

I live in Mississippi, USA... though I try to escape when I can. LoL!!!

[nespeedoguy]

Northeast here anyone else around? Dreaming of summer speedo times and trips to nude beach. Cheers

[Croyde]

Hi I am living in London, speedos very common for those who swim laps, i tend to vary between standard briefs though use US designs (blame the husband) and an old pair of Aquablade Jammers. Still use on the odd occasion an Areana "Mark Spitz" brief from the 1970's and its still good to use.
Leisure users seem to use boardshorts etc.