The boldest of us all

[dorcas3]

A lot of the guys that I swim with would shy away from any speedos for their own reasons-most of which would be how they perceive modesty. I always say it's a lap pool damit and the objective in most cases is to improve your workout by being an "efficient" swimmer and part of that is streamlining and not dragging around a bunch of unnecisary material. I think that when a guy shows up with very very brief swimwear it kinds of turns us off and goes to prove the modesty point. I wear very tight jammers, square cuts and briefs depending on how I feel. Here in Vermont we all get and stay in shorts of some kind as long as we can-it's just comfortable to do so. The main point is that speedos are what should be worn while vigorously doing laps no one is looking at your suit but they know a "good swimmer" when they see one and that's great. If you don't want to tell a guy how great he looks in his brief suit at least tell him that he looks like a great swimmer

[Byron]

there is some contradiction in what you report ie
"it kind of turns us off" but also "no one is looking"

The turn-off must come from an examination of appearance
so what is said to the guy wearing brief briefs and not in fact
"a great swimmer" ?

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

Dorcas, totally know what you mean... in Maine if it breaks 40 in the winter I am in shorts. You know you are in Northern New England if you have ever worn shorts and a parka at the same time (or worn a winter jacket and speedos to barbque on the deck...lol).

Byron, guys in racer style briefs just look like good swimmers...lol. On my bad days, I hope that my Speedo does the talking!

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

Love the pic. You look awesome and that suit looks great on you. Nice!

[dorcas3]

Sorry I wasn't more clear in my differentiate almost indecent briefs and swimming. Guys that would show up at my Y's pools showing pubes and butt cracks are not there to seriously work out doing laps-I suspect other agendas. I am fortunate to have a build that lets me wear 2" briefs along with a lot of other serious swimmers. Guys in the masters program like me think nothing of wearing briefs starting from the locker room to the pools which some would consider to be quite a hike. Sometime we double wear if one of the suits starts to come apart from use-lycra will do that if you swim every day like I do. Helps to do your "drag" workout. Just get rid of those damend boardies!

[Byron]

The debate goes on elsewhere
(nice pic of long ones goes with advice to Anonymous):
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=967741

[dorcas3]

Byron: Thanks for this. I can't imagine with all else that is going on this guy has this question! I do think that there may be a need for a rash guard if you are in the water for some time. Wave action in a very busy pool with shared lanes sometimes causes rash on your chest and shoulders and sometime the back. A guy that swims at the same time as me wears a very body hugging total body suit. He's a great swimmer and in great shape. He would get some rash if he didn't I think. have enjoyed your many posts and view.

[California Dolphin]

Originally Posted by dorcas3

Sorry I wasn't more clear in my differentiate almost indecent briefs and swimming. Guys that would show up at my Y's pools showing pubes and butt cracks are not there to seriously work out doing laps-I suspect other agendas. I am fortunate to have a build that lets me wear 2" briefs along with a lot of other serious swimmers. Guys in the masters program like me think nothing of wearing briefs starting from the locker room to the pools which some would consider to be quite a hike. Sometime we double wear if one of the suits starts to come apart from use-lycra will do that if you swim every day like I do. Helps to do your "drag" workout. Just get rid of those damend boardies!

Most guys don't go to pools or gyms just for the utilitarian function of working out. If they just like working out with no social interation, they can do it in the privacy and seclusion of their own place and there's no need to to go to a public facility.

I like speedo style swimwear in the pool and short shorts for running because they look and feel good - not because I'm "Cruising or signaling" for a hook up.

Personally, I prefer some place where I can feel "In Synch" with other people's who share my thoughts and enjoyment and not be a "black sheep". Also, see my comment on "Tolerance". That tells you what's behind my thinking and also my opinion of homophobia.

CD

[Byron]

For those with the time to read (and haven't already) the treatise by David Sebringsil is still on the web:
http://www.sebringsil.com/speedowear

[MicroRon]

40 years ago I was an avid noon hour Water Whaler, swimming 72 laps per day in a 25 yard pool. If my math is still any good, that still adds up to a mile a day. ~ ~ ~ I no longer count tile... and I now swim with fins and snorkel gear... training for this next Summer's ocean swimming and skin diving. I also use Speedo hand paddles... they help me finess my position around corral. I sure appreciate the 'boost' they give me both in terms of speed as well as ego. ~ ~ ~ there are a few serious swimmers occasionaly while I'm doing my training, you shouldn't have to ask what style of suit they are wearing! ~ ~ ~ One younger guy, strong arms... pretty good pull but lousy stroke and body mechanics... wears board shorts. ~ ~ ~ I won't let him graduate to swimmers trunks of whatever style, until he has taken some adult swimming lessons ~ ~ ~ We are an exclusive and uninhibited cult with high standards for good stroke mechanics ~ ~ ~ "Real Men And Women Wear Speedos" ~ ~ ~ I turn 69 in a few months... heading out today to XC ski in Strathcona Park ~ ~ many of the guys and gals wear tights... the obvious best choice for this activity..... HAve a nice day everyone

~ ~ ~ PS: My body is old and saggy... lots of wrinkled skin from seasonal weight gain and loss...BUT: "I swim ~ Therefore I am" ~ From The Old Ranger on The Big Island, Vancouver Island, BC !!~~!!