Swimming Suits
There are so many great swimming suits for
men available today. If you’re not sure which is for
you, check out all of the different styles and then
take the plunge!
Board Shorts – Board Shorts are long, baggy shorts
that are popular today among men looking to play in
the water. These shorts are inspired by surfers all
over the world and offer great comfort and movement.
The name “Board Shorts” is obviously an homage to
the sport that conceived the board short and the
guys riding surf boards can’t get enough board
shorts. The shorts are usually just above knee
length and have a lot of extra room in the leg.
Jammers often come with fun, funky designs with
flowers and bright colors.
Speedo - The most popular and most obvious choice in
men’s competitive swimwear is the speedo. The speedo
is named for the largest brand that distributes
these small uniforms, Speedo. Speedo swimming
suits are a very small and are cut like a brief.
Since the speedos are so skimpy, there is less extra
material that could possibly slow down a swimmer. In
competitions that are measured by hundredths of
seconds, everything counts. The speedos are skin
tight and have been revered the world over, from old
men on the shores of the Mediterranian to the
Olympic swim teams, speedos are the suit of choice
in competitive swimming.
Jammers – Jammers are another type of swimsuit found
in the world of competitive swimming. Jammers help
competitors gain speed advantages. The nylon and
lycra spandex blend in Jammers are designed to help
reduce water resistance. They cover much more area
than the Speedo, but when it comes to the least
amount of water resistance, Jammers are king.
These are not the only choice of swimming suits
available for men, but they are certainly the most
popular. In today’s world of boating, the boardshort
is king. There was a time that Speedos, or something
extremely similar was the look of choice for men
looking to take a dip to cool off. But like the
shorts in the NBA, the shorts at the beach have
gotten longer and baggier.
So whether you’re into competitive swimming and opt
for the jammers, looking to show off that body
you’ve been working on and slink into a pair of
speedos or you’re just looking to hang out around
the pool and relax in a comfortable pair of
boardshorts, make sure they fit (there’s nothing
worse than a speedo that’s too tight, or boardshorts
that won’t stay up.) and have a great time at the
water.
