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The smoother and sleeker your shape, the less resistance you encounter from the water as you move forward. According to USA Swimming, traditional swimsuit textiles cause friction in the water and slow you down, while the water-repelling qualities of polyurethane help make you "slippery. Younger male swimmers in the United States tend to prefer jammers in part because they are more modest, according to Swimming World. College-age athletes still wear the classic smaller swim briefs, but kids starting out might be hesitant to work out with so little coverage.
The fitness-swimmer's versions of jammers are not as tight and sheer as competitive ones and the suits cover until just above the knees. Swim jammers do not make elite swimmers out of average ones but they might shave a few fractions off swim intervals. Competitive suits cost more than workout suits and do not last long in chlorinated pools. When suits loosen, you lose the competitive edge. For those who only tune into our great sport in Olympic years to see athletes clad in neck-to-ankle suits they might answer in the affirmative.
But that answer might not be inaccurate. The desire for more coverage is not new to the swimming world. Gerry Norris, a retired director of recreational sports in Tallahassee, Fla. Even then, nearly forty years ago, Norris resisted wearing the less-than-conservative athletic uniform. Younger kids are still private, whereas the older ones have lost those inhibitions.
However, while jammers may be the hot new item to wear for youngsters testing the waters, many veteran swimmers harbor reservations towards the popularity of the less traditional suit.
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